Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I am torn between 3 careers Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]ElephantStone[/m] at 1:23 pm on Aug. 7, 2008[quote]Ok I am absolutely torn between 3 careers: [b]A British Army regular[/b]: Id really like to be a grunt in the British army. id really like to go and fight in Afghanistan. the army life does appeal to me, and the closeness of a unit. I'm a member of the Irish reserve defence forces. [b]The London Metropolitan Police[/b]: I am actually looking at the police now, cos they get so many perks, too many to go into. but in a few years i could be in a very wealthy situation. Its like the army without all the bullshit marching and parades. Plus 10 times better pay. Can you join the TA when you're in the police? [b]Graphic Design[/b] I really like art and for quite some time I was hoping to got to college and study graphic design, and i liked the work opportunities and the contract work and the option of going overseas. I am really leaning towards the police, i just hope i can join the TA and possibly still go o Afghanistan then...and maybe be able to do a graphic design degree part time or something... but yeah all the perks and large salary with the police is really tempting.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post ElephantStone Posted at 1:23 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Ok I am absolutely torn between 3 careers: A British Army regular: Id really like to be a grunt in the British army. id really like to go and fight in Afghanistan. the army life does appeal to me, and the closeness of a unit. I'm a member of the Irish reserve defence forces. The London Metropolitan Police: I am actually looking at the police now, cos they get so many perks, too many to go into. but in a few years i could be in a very wealthy situation. Its like the army without all the bullshit marching and parades. Plus 10 times better pay. Can you join the TA when you're in the police? Graphic Design I really like art and for quite some time I was hoping to got to college and study graphic design, and i liked the work opportunities and the contract work and the option of going overseas. I am really leaning towards the police, i just hope i can join the TA and possibly still go o Afghanistan then...and maybe be able to do a graphic design degree part time or something... but yeah all the perks and large salary with the police is really tempting.

Replies La Motta Posted at 3:46 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Graphic Design. Why the fuck would you want to join the army??! Crockshaw The Sheoz Posted at 1:37 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 If you want to go into law enforcement, you're better prepared with a 4 year college degree. So, I'm suggesting you get a 4 year, or at least a 2 year, degree in graphic design. The funny thing about law enforcement is your college degree doesn't have to be in criminal justice or anything like that. Just going to college is a plus for them. So, kill two birds with one stone. Go on to being a police with a four year degree in graphic arts and you'll be more of a chance of promotion. Corrupted Innocence Posted at 1:30 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 I have to say might have a difficult choice to make however forget about the pay and whatever thing about what you are most passionate about because in order to enjoy life you need to be able to enjoy the job you work in. Possibly finding a way to go into all three might be very draining of your energy however why not do the police and possibly graphic design as they seem like good options. However you really do have to think is what is best for you and what would make YOU happy. You can change your mind however thing with the army you can be called and posted anywhere at any time. I don't know how the other careers work. Possibly write pro's and con's to each of them and see which suits you best. LeanneS Posted at 1:29 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Id say Graphic Design, just because thats what i want to do. Although, i think joining the Police Force would be a great opportunity. I know that its pretty hard to get into (or so i've been told) but if your lucky enough, i think it would be a great job Kitty Kiska Posted at 1:28 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Number 2 MindArtist Posted at 1:28 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 I'd go with graphic design Silence of Thought Posted at 1:27 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 If you want to incorporate all three... You can enlist in the military for a few years, then join the police, and keep graphic design as a casual side job or hobby. Red Dragon Posted at 1:27 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 all of the above? Latin Muscle Posted at 1:26 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Police Crimson Con Posted at 1:26 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 go with the police HXC Posted at 1:25 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 5 oh. flanders5t6 Posted at 1:25 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 graphic designer.. Bagheera Posted at 1:25 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 The met's chocker block at the moment, seriously. Recruitment isn't on atm... snowfish Posted at 1:24 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 popo fo sho. coloring the void Posted at 1:24 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Easy choices. Do you want a desk job? If yes, then Graphic Design. Do you want to really be a grunt? If no, then the police. Most recent 15 of 18 previous replies displayed.