-- Posted by ElephantStone 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. -- Posted by LightThisCity at 1:23 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Graphic design -- Posted by SEXXYTIME at 1:23 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Graphic design -- Posted by mikey626 at 1:24 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 ....in london the police get payed alot? -- Posted by coloring the void 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. -- Posted by snowfish at 1:24 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 popo fo sho. -- Posted by Bagheera at 1:25 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 The met's chocker block at the moment, seriously. Recruitment isn't on atm... -- Posted by flanders5t6 at 1:25 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 graphic designer.. -- Posted by HXC at 1:25 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 5 oh. -- Posted by Crimson Con at 1:26 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 go with the police -- Posted by Latin Muscle at 1:26 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Police -- Posted by Silence of Thought 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. -- Posted by Red Dragon at 1:27 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 all of the above? -- Posted by MindArtist at 1:28 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 I'd go with graphic design -- Posted by Kitty Kiska at 1:28 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Number 2 -- Posted by LeanneS 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 -- Posted by Corrupted Innocence 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. -- Posted by Crockshaw The Sheoz 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. -- Posted by La Motta at 3:46 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Graphic Design. Why the fuck would you want to join the army??!