Quote From: bigred80I have decided to Join the Federal Police.
When I got the message from 'queentween' I realised that I would never be able to get past all those things that were mentioned. It's hard to explain. When I thought about running my own business, I could never visualise enjoyment in it and I thought to myself that if I went in to something with that feeling, that attitude, it was going to happen.
The other factor is that my husband has been posted somewhere else, which would have meant splitting up my family. And without that support group I could not have coped. So why the police force? Well when I met my husband we were both in the Navy. I loved being a sailor, I just hated going to sea. I entertained the idea of joining a different force, but felt neither were me.
I am very interested in counseling and helping people. However I also enjoy working in an environment that has clear guidelines, discipline, structure and chain of command. I also have to have variety in my work. I enjoy desk work and I love getting in and being physical. I like meeting people, but I like to have a certain level of contact. I feel that me as a person might not make a huge difference, but I can contribute to a group of people who do it every day.
So again thank you so very much for your insight and guidance. It was much appreciated.
All the best
Natalie
Your third paragraph says it best for you. I still feel that 'queentween' is what nobody should listen to - this is an example of when people who go into business don't do their homework and still expect everything to function.
You enjoy working in an environment that has clear guidelines, discipline, and all that 'good stuff'. I am a person (left hander - mostly human - slightly intelligent) who if the guidelines arn't clear - I'll make them clear or do what I need to do, etc., etc. For 11 1/2 years I worked for the Fed Govt and couldn't stand what you enjoy - different strokes/different folks. I went back into the private world/some say real world, because Icould be myself. In the business world - no one day is the same - almost new challenges every day where sometimes the only person you have to depend on is you - I personally Love it.
Please keep reading this message board - as in 2 to 3 weeks there might be something.
Take Care and Keep Yourself Safe
Roger
