tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054760004075742620.post3295004834613518871..comments2023-10-21T14:04:57.028+01:00Comments on Stressed Out Cop: Caught In The WebStressed Out Cophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09822426269877730126noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054760004075742620.post-90602019911461333792009-08-13T08:35:28.756+01:002009-08-13T08:35:28.756+01:00Dibs
I agree I knew one ex custody skipper who ha...Dibs<br /><br />I agree I knew one ex custody skipper who hated defence solicitors and gave them short shift. How surprised was I when he turned up one night in custody after he retired as a rep.<br /><br />The money was good but there are limits to the things I would do.Stressed Out Cophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822426269877730126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054760004075742620.post-6743896668365241672009-08-13T00:22:37.128+01:002009-08-13T00:22:37.128+01:00SOC
Going for the Knowledge?
The thought of drivi...SOC<br />Going for the Knowledge?<br /><br />The thought of driving around London all day without the option of discharging the occasional idiots to the local nick on lights and noise is not appealing.<br /><br />Like yourself I have plans which do not involve stepping into a role which I have just left but in this current climate you can never say never.<br /><br />The only thing I can guarantee is that I will not, once I have left,find myself acting as a Legal Rep for a Defence solicitors.<br /><br />I have known a few who have (a couple were actually really good cops)..but to me there is a line etc....Officer Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670970376213846049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054760004075742620.post-79459100225397634872009-08-11T18:55:46.977+01:002009-08-11T18:55:46.977+01:00Pinky
I fear I'm too old. My sister emigrate...Pinky <br /><br />I fear I'm too old. My sister emigrated to NZ and has never regretted it. <br /><br />It a young persons thing .. and in some perverted way I love the dross I often have to deal with and the people. What I can't stand .. well you know that don't you.<br /><br />Sounds very relaxing your new life, so very good choice. I'm pleased for you. <br /><br />I'll be getting the book .. will it be on Amazon??Stressed Out Cophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822426269877730126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054760004075742620.post-54513488152854501832009-08-11T17:20:59.853+01:002009-08-11T17:20:59.853+01:00Thanks SOC - kind of you to say so!
The pension i...Thanks SOC - kind of you to say so!<br /><br />The pension is a bit of a keeper in the police, and thinking about it may very well act as a handy deterrent from all the crap, but 30 (or 35) years is rather a long time to sit and twiddle one's thumbs. <br /><br />As for little old me, I left the UK, and therefore the police, to live on the same continent as my wife, which is always a good idea. Australia is a bit of a lure for some, but I can't recommend Canada highly enough. I've never been a "grass is greener" kind of chap, but it really is pretty good over here. I went through an immigration process unrelated to employment so at least I have the option of choosing what job to go for. At the moment I am having a career break and trying out some new ideas, much like the friends you mention in your post. I knew one experienced DC who left last year to go and sell houses. He'd simply had enough. There are maybe lots more like him who would like to leave, but the job does pay pretty well, the pension is great - and not all skills are transferable, unless you've got back-up training. <br /><br />I also wonder every now and again if there is anything specific about UK policing that I actually miss, but I tend to do so when kayaking on a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains (10 minute drive from the Pinkstone residence) and then I think ... nah.<br /><br />Anyway, if you fancy some insider information on life in the New World, you know where to find me!Michael Pinkstonehttp://michaelpinkstone.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com