Administrator Tarun Posted February 10, 2006 Administrator Posted February 10, 2006 You had a job? Quote
Ma TriX 0978 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 First of all? you had a job? Where did you work? Why did you quit? Quote
1984 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 LOL! Yes I had a job. I worked for an international transportation company for the last 12 years. Good job, great pay and benefits, but it wasnt meeting my personal needs. I was notified yesterday that I was successful in the job competition for the position of Police Constable in my city. I start the academy two weeks from Monday. Its a drop in pay and benefits and holidays, and Ill have to work rotation shifts, but the top rate will be more money in a few years, plus its a job ive always been interested in. The application process has kept me busy lately, but now I have two weeks to celebrate...... Quote
Monkey Proof Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 sweet..maybe you can work your way up to be a K9 handler. Quote
SenutyEnool Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Congrats Mr Mountie, hope it all works out for you. Cheers :hello: Quote
1984 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 sweet..maybe you can work your way up to be a K9 handler. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I dont think that would be my calling personally. Ive had so many cats and dogs since i got married, I dont think i want to bring another one home! My wife and kids would love it though......... :hello: Quote
trish4323 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 That's great, LOTW! Congratulations and good luck! :hello: Quote
1984 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks everyone. Ive been quite consumed in this for awhile now, and its been a long process. But there is so much to learn I am very excited! Quote
Monkey Proof Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 so this is going to be you in a few months. Quote
Capman Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Congratulations Lord. Hope it all works out ok for you. Quote
1984 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 so this is going to be you in a few months. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOL! Thats a mountie in ceremonial uniform! Mounties are the RCMP-equivalent of i guess the FBI or something-they are national police. I never applied with them, because the training is out of province for 6 months, and then you have to be willing to transfer, which isnt an option for me with my young children. Quote
hazelnut Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I'm pleased you are so happy with your new job. Lots and lots of luck with it. :) Quote
Monkey Proof Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 oh well, it's still a good picture. how long will your acadamy be? my initial acadamy was 6 months long, pretty intense at times. then my K9 training was 3 months long plus all the other specialty training i have been through. thats one thing about law enforcement, always training. good luck at the acadamy! Quote
1984 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 Its nine months training at the academy and then graduation. Recruits are on probation for two years from the start of the academy, and you have to pass the physical every year for the first two to keep your job, and then for 3 more if you want to get your raise each year (its a five year pay scale). Im really excited as I was getting quite bored at my current employment. Thanks for the encouragement! :) Quote
1984 Posted February 16, 2006 Author Posted February 16, 2006 got fitted for uniforms and got my equipment today. good times. got my daughter all dressed up and took pictures............ :D Quote
Monkey Proof Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 coolness! just wait till you get one of these.... Quote
lokoike Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 Yeah, and a couple of these: J/K! Please don't beat me with your shiny new nightstick! :D Quote
Monkey Proof Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 haha..good one, like i havnt heard that before. :D Quote
SenutyEnool Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 got fitted for uniforms and got my equipment today. good times. got my daughter all dressed up and took pictures............ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well then, where are they????? Cheers :) Quote
lokoike Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 haha..good one, like i havnt heard that before. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, figured that was pretty original. :eyeroll: I personally would hold out for a nice chocolate frosted custard filled Krispy Kreme... ah... Krispy Kremes... lokoike is in his happy place Quote
Monkey Proof Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 i would rather have a applefritter then a donut. let the jokes begin... Quote
1984 Posted February 16, 2006 Author Posted February 16, 2006 **** it! I dont eat donuts! It'll be hard to fit in........ :D Quote
Monkey Proof Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 all you have to do is drink lots of coffee, but i suppose that will be difficult for a health nut like you. Quote
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