Relocation

[Philly OneNOnly]

Hey,

Tried to do a search, but couldn't find anything similar to what I'm asking.

Currently I'm living in Pennsylvania. It's not much hiring going on in the law enforcement field here, as it is probably the same everywhere. Of course I can raise my chances of getting hired by looking outside my area which I'm am currently thinking about.

Well my question is have any of you relocated away from your family for a job and if you did was it worth it? Also after getting hired somewhere else did you try and do a lateral transfer or keep applying for places near your hometown to return?

Info: 21 y/o currently in College, EMT, currently working as a Security officer with a College.


Thanks

[mikeymedic]

I cannot answer that for you. If your looking to determine whether or not you will be happy moving out of state...this will not help.

To add it takes 3 years to be able to lateral transfer in most states.

[Philly OneNOnly]

Not looking for someone to make a decision for me. Just want to hear personal experiences.

[sigcopper]

Yup, been there done that. Check and see if your home state will honor training (academy) from another state if it is your goal to return to your home area. If PA does, I'd focus more so on those states.

[Philly OneNOnly]

Yup, been there done that. Check and see if your home state will honor training (academy) from another state if it is your goal to return to your home area. If PA does, I'd focus more so on those states.

Thanks for the good idea.

[orlandofed5-0]

Philly OneNOnly, Everyone has given you some solid info. Somethings to consider. Take ACT 120 on your on time if you can afford the expense.

I went out of state for my firstjob. I had the GI Bill and paid my way through a FL police academy. I never really had the attention of coming back to PA.I only came back (well to the area) due to a family illness and helping to take care of someone.

With PA, if you do decide to go out out of state and come back, be wary of residency restrictions that could haunt you if you do decide to apply to Philly.

[The_Blues]

I moved from a small town in north east PA to Richmond Va 2 and half years ago to pursue my career. But when I left PA I already had secured a job here in LE. The way I did it was, I sat down with mt girlfriend and we decided where we would like to live. We chose VA, MD and NC. VA offered first. So here I am. I wouldn't change anything about what I did. I moved here not knowing anyone or anything about this area and I was able to make it and build a life. So it all depends on how much you want it. Hope this helps

[Double123]

Done it. It's weird at first because all your friends, family are states away. You will meet new friends. I moved to a state with a much lower cost of living and greatly increased my quality of life overnight (literally).

It's not for everyone though

[Blue Breed]

Look on the other side of the state. There are departments hiring. You just need to get your Act 120 first in most cases.

[Philly OneNOnly]

Look on the other side of the state. There are departments hiring. You just need to get your Act 120 first in most cases.

Philly OneNOnly, Everyone has given you some solid info. Somethings to consider. Take ACT 120 on your on time if you can afford the expense

I went out of state for my firstjob. I had the GI Bill and paid my way through a FL police academy. I never really had the attention of coming back to PA.I only came back (well to the area) due to a family illness and helping to take care of someone.

With PA, if you do decide to go out out of state and come back, be wary of residency restrictions that could haunt you if you do decide to apply to Philly.

Ah yeah the dreaded Act 120. I've been considering putting myself thru the academy for about a year now. Still weighing in my options though. Im still in the process with Philly from the last exam, but not really high hopes that they will be hiring alot soon. Also Philly lifted the residency restriction that you have to live there for a year for last testing.

I moved from a small town in north east PA to Richmond Va 2 and half years ago to pursue my career. But when I left PA I already had secured a job here in LE. The way I did it was, I sat down with mt girlfriend and we decided where we would like to live. We chose VA, MD and NC. VA offered first. So here I am. I wouldn't change anything about what I did. I moved here not knowing anyone or anything about this area and I was able to make it and build a life. So it all depends on how much you want it. Hope this helps

Thanks everybody for your experiences and advice. I've decided that I will apply to departments in DC,MD,VA,OH and surrounding areas that are 5hours or less from PA, while still applying for departments in PA. That way if family issues arise I'm not that far.