People trying to talk me out of becoming a cop, any advice?

I am in a very rewarding and flexible career right now. I do cancer research but I really want to become a cop but friends are trying to talk me out of it by saying things like ';Think about your wife and kids'; and ';you could get shot'; or saying things that would promote fear in someones heart, I don't fear but all they said has got me thinking, any advice out there?People trying to talk me out of becoming a cop, any advice?
It is a wise person who sits down and calculates the cost. In other words, before making such a radical career change, try to look at every angle possible before making a final decision. Examine your heart and KNOW WHY you want to be a police officer, and be honest with yourself.


Look at the pros and the cons. Talk to people in the field of law enforcement and try to get as realistic a picture as you can.


You didn't mention your wife's take on it...what are her thoughts and concerns?


And YES, you better look at the possibility of your kids being without a father. Not to be a fear monger, but it's very possible to be killed in that line of work, perhaps as much or more so than being in the military. You absolutely MUST think about that and include it in your decision making process.


I wish you well, and that you will make the best choice for yourself and your family, whatever that may be.People trying to talk me out of becoming a cop, any advice?
Ask yourself if those are their fears or your fears? Be honest with this answer. The universe always gives us our life in a mirror. If we don't see it in ourselves then the Universe will give it to us in some other form so we stop and pay attention. once you figure out who's fear it is then decide to live your life the way you want it to be lived...





Don't let others fears affect your choices. Relax and take a deep breath and decide why you want to do this.





Then seek out your local law enforcement agency and go on a ride along or a few of them. Ask to interview a LT or Capt and see what they say about it. Check out the academy you'll have to go into to see what you are actually going to have to prepare for and go through.





Life is about doing what you want and trusting that things will work out for the best no matter what happens.





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