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"Joining The Police..."

I'm seriously considering joining the police instead of going to uni - I think I've really had enough of being educated. I just want to DO something rather than being some crappy person who just writes stuff and doesnt actually make a difference. I think making a difference in life is the most important thing you can do and by upholding the law you're making a difference!

I don't know a great deal of what sort of thing I'd be undertaking by joining the force but I am sure it is better than etching out my existance in a lowly cubicle of a generic office block.

I want to get some information packs send so if you know any websites or places I can phone or write to to ask then can you help me out.

Thanks

Paradox: wrote:

> I don't fell its 'my duty', at all. I want to be a writer, but most
> writers (Im not talking newspapers or colouring in books/tabloids
> here) begin writing whilst in another job as a hobby until they get
> recognised and then get published and make it as a professional.

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Right, admirable goals, but then why police? Being a paramedic, for example, would help a lot more people.

Heheh.

"Ethmeraleda, I chargeee you witffh lingering wittffth intent.."

Stryke wrote:
> What? If you're clever enough to go to uni, then go to uni. Don't
> waste your life in service of other people.
>
> Unless you feel it's your duty to help e.t.c

I don't fell its 'my duty', at all. I want to be a writer, but most writers (Im not talking newspapers or colouring in books/tabloids here) begin writing whilst in another job as a hobby until they get recognised and then get published and make it as a professional. Sure, a creative writing course might make me a bit more appreciative of different audiences and things but they cannot teach originality.

-modo?

Ooh ooh, it's like Jeopardy. You have to think of the question.

The police are quasi- ..?

Stryke wrote:
> Nah, but you'd probably have to lie about your political leanings...
>
> Sorry, sorry, I'll stop now.
*****

Fascist!

English_Bloke wrote:
> You work when you're told to.
> Our system is great. 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. 11 hour shifts.

Hmm I see, how much do you get paid per year? and how much is like the top pay?

Stryke wrote:
> 11 hour shifts? Jesus. No wonder the boys are usually disgruntled.

No, not all police work those hours.
We are usually in bad moods because of what a member of the public has done.

Timmargh wrote:
> If I wanted to join the police, would I have to lie about my height?

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Nah, but you'd probably have to lie about your political leanings...

Sorry, sorry, I'll stop now.

English_Bloke wrote:
> Oh they are nothing to do with safety. They are there for the
> government to make money, no doubt about that. But if you don't break
> the law then you wont get fined. Simple.

Well done, EB, you just summed up my views.

If you break the law, you deserve to get fined.