I am currently taking a break from law enforcement. I have been in law enforcement for 5 years until last September. One department for 4 years and another for 1 year.
Recently I have been preparing to apply at agencies west of the Mississippi River. A few weeks ago, I returned to my home state and ran into a lot of people I used to work with at my original department. It hit me pretty hard and it has been on my mind ever since. I feel like I'm missing something by not being there working with them. My friends in law enforcement have become my family and I hate not being with them on the street. At this point I am still going to apply at other places, but am seriously considering returning home to my original agency. Has anyone had experiences like this? How did you deal with it?
I'm not looking for sympathy. I know the overall decision is something only I can make. I'm just looking for a little guidance from someone who may have been in my shoes.
Recently I have been preparing to apply at agencies west of the Mississippi River. A few weeks ago, I returned to my home state and ran into a lot of people I used to work with at my original department. It hit me pretty hard and it has been on my mind ever since. I feel like I'm missing something by not being there working with them. My friends in law enforcement have become my family and I hate not being with them on the street. At this point I am still going to apply at other places, but am seriously considering returning home to my original agency. Has anyone had experiences like this? How did you deal with it?
I'm not looking for sympathy. I know the overall decision is something only I can make. I'm just looking for a little guidance from someone who may have been in my shoes.
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