Job Change: To Finance 5.0 Addiction

Strype · Jul 31, 2006

A) I hate my job.
B) Police Dept. hires in at exactly what I make.
C) I want to change fields.
D) But, If I stay miserable I could almost double my salary in 2-3 years
E) Any input from elders appreciated

Ozz · Jul 31, 2006

I'm not your elder but this is what I'd consider:

1. Would you be happy in THAT new field? *A* new field, sure, but this one specifically? If not, I wouldn't move. If so, keep thinking.

2. Are you in a financial situation that can allow for the hit in pay, or the lack of a greater income in the short-term future? If not, I wouldn't move. If so, keep thinking.

3. Is your job really that unbearable? If you're doing it now for $X, think of what it'd be like if you were making $XXX. And weigh all options. They all suck at times, but consider the good parts and see whether or not you honestly can't take it anymore.

There's got to be a compromise between happiness & money, but there's no real need to sacrifice either one for the hope of finding the absolute perfect job which probably isn't going to happen to more than 3% of the population...those lucky bastards

tunedin302 · Jul 31, 2006

You should certainly do something that makes you happy; however, before you jump in and become a police officer, ask if you can do a ride along, speak with some cops and get feedback. The grass is always seems greener on the other side

DMAN302 · Jul 31, 2006

Police officer is a tough job..mentally and with the hours and weather...physically too. The "glory" of the whole thing wears off pretty quick leaving you waste deep in a job full of B/S and political backstabbing that you just can't imagine. Living with one has thought me well...I turned down an offer some time ago to remain where I am...though the money's not as good I can 'survive' here for the long haul much easier. Wife has 15 yrs in and we both look forward to the next promotion that will finally get her off the street and behind a desk.

Strype · Jul 31, 2006

I just got a call from the wifey after I texted her about it...

Me "Hello?"

Her ""

Me "I was just thinking about it is all... nothing else just feeling it out."

Her ""

Me "So how is your day" (Subject change/ Jedi Mind Trick)

Her ""

Me "Okay well have a better day "

Her "Okay I gotta go- bye"

I get the feeling she doesn't like the idea

Strype · Jul 31, 2006

DMAN302 said:
Police officer is a tough job..mentally and with the hours and weather...physically too. The "glory" of the whole thing wears off pretty quick leaving you waste deep in a job full of B/S and political backstabbing that you just can't imagine. Living with one has thought me well...I turned down an offer some time ago to remain where I am...though the money's not as good I can 'survive' here for the long haul much easier. Wife has 15 yrs in and we both look forward to the next promotion that will finally get her off the street and behind a desk.

Hmmmm... Same with nursing it seems Thanks D for the head's up

It looks as if I'm stuck. Life could be worse I guess

tunedin302 · Jul 31, 2006

FrankenStang · Jul 31, 2006

Would you get to play with handcuffs?

Strype · Jul 31, 2006

tunedin302 said:
DP

What is dat???

~FrankenStang~ said:
Would you get to play with handcuffs?

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89Notch · Jul 31, 2006

"Ari, I'm getting killed here. Vince isn't happy."

"Of course he's not happy. Nobody's happy in this town except for the losers. Look at me, I'm miserable... that's why I'm rich."

Ozz · Jul 31, 2006

Strype said:
What is dat???

double penetration?

tunedin302 · Jul 31, 2006

mansonozz said:
double penetration?

Yup I suggest strype do that for his new job.

Strype · Jul 31, 2006

tunedin302 said:
Yup I suggest strype do that for his new job.

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89Notch said:
"Ari, I'm getting killed here. Vince isn't happy."

"Of course he's not happy. Nobody's happy in this town except for the losers. Look at me, I'm miserable... that's why I'm rich."

Good quote

jrichker · Jul 31, 2006

Fropm your other related post...

Strype said:
I always like computers and programming, and I've never been stuck on money. But try sitting behind a desk 8 hours a day, gaining weight, staring at the screen wishing you'd done something meaningful.

Maybe it not what you are doing, but who you are doing it for. Being a contract programmer can be challenging, especially if you have to chase a new job when the current contract expires. On the other hand, you get to go places & meet new people, do new projects. With one steady income in the house, it can be fun, or at least different. Writing code for the next blockbuster video game or a defense contractor's weapons system could be very interesting.

Grn92LX · Jul 31, 2006

Waking up every day to go to a job you hate is NO way to go through life. Money isn't everything, less stress and happiness are very important. The hate you have for the job will start to work its way into your home. Meaning the stress from it will cause you arguements with the wife and make you take your anger out on her.

68torinogt · Jul 31, 2006

strype are you a programmer???

Aliate X · Jul 31, 2006

Do what you love and money will come.

68torinogt · Jul 31, 2006

Aliate X said:
Do what you love and money will come.

what if you love doing nothing particular all day like a retiree?
thats my first love having no plans every day is great. it opens doors for doing things on a whim.

Aliate X · Jul 31, 2006

68torinogt said:
what if you love doing nothing particular all day like a retiree?
thats my first love having no plans every day is great. it opens doors for doing things on a whim.

Doing nothing all day gets pretty boring lol. You have to do something, at least while your young. Police officer jobs = pension = doing nothing after 41 years old lol.

Jaswir · Jul 31, 2006

Aliate X said:
Do what you love and money will come.

i would love to stay home and be on stangnet all day! So you guys could pay me!

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