I'm at a crossroads in my life...
First off, I'm going to be 39 this year. I am at an executive level in a large corporation and make VERY good money... about 6 times the starting salary, actually. About 3 years ago, I started volunteering with a local agency as a way of doing community service. I felt that I should give back about 40 hours per month to service, and chose the local PD as my beneficiary. I found out that I absolutly love doing this type of work, and I think I have "gotten the bug". I truely have no intention or desire to become an officer, but I just love doing this much more than my actual career. I get so much satisfaction from being a part of my community and helping others.
Recently, I have serioulsly been considering changing careers and trying to become a sworn officer.
Is this crazy at my age? We have always lived modestly and way below or means. I have a lot of money, so even though the paycut would be substantial, it would not be a problem for the family financially.
I would like to get thoughts from those out there that are close to my age, or that have made a similar career change. I think my mindset and what is driving me is much different than those that are in their early 20's. Maybe i'm wrong... who knows. I truely want to do this to make a difference in my community and the lives of others.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and comments.
First off, I'm going to be 39 this year. I am at an executive level in a large corporation and make VERY good money... about 6 times the starting salary, actually. About 3 years ago, I started volunteering with a local agency as a way of doing community service. I felt that I should give back about 40 hours per month to service, and chose the local PD as my beneficiary. I found out that I absolutly love doing this type of work, and I think I have "gotten the bug". I truely have no intention or desire to become an officer, but I just love doing this much more than my actual career. I get so much satisfaction from being a part of my community and helping others.
Recently, I have serioulsly been considering changing careers and trying to become a sworn officer.
Is this crazy at my age? We have always lived modestly and way below or means. I have a lot of money, so even though the paycut would be substantial, it would not be a problem for the family financially.
I would like to get thoughts from those out there that are close to my age, or that have made a similar career change. I think my mindset and what is driving me is much different than those that are in their early 20's. Maybe i'm wrong... who knows. I truely want to do this to make a difference in my community and the lives of others.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and comments.
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