The Retirement Thread

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numbnuts

numbnuts

Squire
Location
Gone over the hill and far away
classic33 said:
Why'd the greenhouse need watering?
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Because there is a lot of tomatoes plants in there and if they die the owners would not be happy
 
Drago

Drago

Legendary Member
Location
Suburban Poshshire
That was a DS's pay. Problem I had as a DS is that withing a year of qualifying as a detective half my staff were defecting to private industry for half as much pay again, office hours, and no chance of getting their teeth kicked in (Or worse). Compared to what a skilled investigator can earn elsewhere it is pith poor indeed, so ues, in that instance they're definitely poorly paid. And that's why there a national shortage of detectives.

I'm ex military, and while not all are in that boat quite a few bobbies are. While I was getting divorced i took an 8 month career break and spent 6 months bodyguarding in the US. For 6 months work I earned more than 2 years salary as a copper, plus living expenses and accommodation and I got to go tooled up. While over there I looked at joining Pennsylvania State Police, starting salary back then in 2005 was $42,000...uk police starting salary then was £19,000 so yes, compared to what my skills and experience could earn me elsewhere the police was poorly paid. That's cool, I wasn't complaining (and most individuals dont complain either) but the reality is inescapable.

A mate of mine who was still in, a sergeant on the Zulu (firearms) cars. He did his police close protection course cos we get visiting dignitaries etc, within weeks he quit to work all expenses paid in the med as a personal bodyguard to the wife of a software magnate...£200,000 smackers plus living expenses, and free travel all over the world.

Remember as well, I retired early due to a career ending injury acquired when I got beaten up on duty. Three surgeries later, 2 more possible surgeries to go, and daily pain....no way in hell was the salary worth it.

Trust me, no idiot joins the police for the money, and the talents and skills that most coppers with any real degree of experience have would typically earn them at least 50% more in private industry, and often much, much more. Few coppers that retire and remain working full time end up earning less than they did beforehand.

I'm not complaining, I made my choices, but don't tell me I was well paid for getting my bones broken, stabbed, spat at and generally treated like sheet. Hell, I was shot at more times in the police than I was in the army. Anyone who thinks that they get well paid should put their money (ho hum!) where their mouth is and sign up themselves.

Edited for typo - Penn state were paying 42 fees to start.
 
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Mo1959

Mo1959

Legendary Member
Location
Perthshire,Scotland
Drago said:
That was a DS's pay. Problem I had as a DS is that withing a year of qualifying as a detective half my staff were defecting to private industry for half as much pay again, office hours, and no chance of getting their teeth kicked in (Or worse). Compared to what a skilled investigator can earn elsewhere it is pith poor indeed, so ues, in that instance they're definitely poorly paid. And that's why there a national shortage of detectives.

I'm ex military, and while not all are in that boat quite a few bobbies are. While I was getting divorced i took an 8 month career break and spent 6 months bodyguarding in the US. For 6 months work I earned more than 2 years salary as a copper, plus living expenses and accommodation and I got to go tooled up. While over there I looked at joining Pennsylvania State Police, starting salary back then in 2005 was $62,000...uk police starting salary then was £19,000 so yes, compared to what my skills and experience could earn me elsewhere the police was poorly paid. That's cool, I wasn't complaining (and most individuals dont complain either) but the reality is inescapable.

A mate of mine who was still in, a sergeant on the Zulu (firearms) cars. He did his police close protection course cos we get visiting dignitaries etc, within weeks he quit to work all expenses paid in the med as a personal bodyguard to the wife of a software magnate...£200,000 smackers plus living expenses, and free travel all over the world.

Remember as well, I retired early due to a career ending injury acquired when I got beaten up on duty. Three surgeries later, 2 more possible surgeries to go, and daily pain....no way in hell was the salary worth it.

Trust me, no idiot joins the police for the money, and the talents and skills that most coppers with any real degree of experience have would typically earn them at least 50% more in private industry, and often much, much more. Few coppers that retire and remain working full time end up earning less than they did beforehand.

I'm not complaining, I made my choices, but don't tell me I was well paid for getting my bones broken, stabbed, spat at and generally treated like sheet. Hell, I was shot at more times in the police than I was in the army. Anyone who thinks that they get well paid should put their money (ho hum!) where their mouth is and sign up themselves.
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Prison service is another one that’s way too poorly paid for the work and risks. Not long after I left one of the officers I worked with moved to Glenochil and got his face horrendously slashed. The pics were horrific. Nobody should come home from their work like that!
 
welsh dragon

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Not a bad day here weather wise. Tomorrow is supposed to be another scorcher though then on Friday it is going to cool down.
 
Paulus

Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
Drago said:
Ruddy hell. I've kept the house cool all day - windows open, curtains strategically opened and closed as the sun has moved, that sort of thing. Go out into the back garden on dog poo patrol for 5 mins and I come in with the sweat absolutely pouring off me!
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I had all the windows open, there was a nice breeze, but it was just hot air that was blowing in. I had to close them and draw the curtains to try and keep the heat down.
 
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I'm on limited internet access today, I was supposed to move from First Utility to the Post Office today, now while I have a row of green lights on the new router I don't have a connection and customer services work office hours. Currently sat in the front bedroom burning up the mobile data on my phone, trouble is the signal in the house is rubish, it's like the old days of transistor radios, moving round the house looking for the best signal.
 
classic33

classic33

Leg End Member
dave r said:
I'm on limited internet access today, I was supposed to move from First Utility to the Post Office today, now while I have a row of green lights on the new router I don't have a connection and customer services work office hours. Currently sat in the front bedroom burning up the mobile data on my phone, trouble is the signal in the house is rubish, it's like the old days of transistor radios, moving round the house looking for the best signal.
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EE by any chance?
 
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