Husband is thinking about leaving Army to become a police officer...q's for those married to a p.o.?
My dh is a Captain in the Army. I am a stay at home mom. We have two small children. He hates the idea of moving around every few years for the next 14 years (until he can retire) because he feels it will be hard on the kids. He also isn't really into what he is doing right now (office work/intelligence) and we hate the threat of year long deployments. Pro's to staying in: good salary (at least 20-30K) more than what he'd make as a cop, chance to live in Germany/Florida/Colorado other places we'd like to explore, able to retire after 20 years with pension/benefits, great medical coverage, not stressful to change careers/make less money, we'd feel more financially secure to be able to have the third child we'd like to have Pro's to being a cop: not having to move every few years, able to chose to live somewhere we'd like to stay and closer to family--ie Washington State, able to build friendships with people in our community a little better, would be good for my future career--nursing, no more deployments!!, not as many long hours (maybe??) I'd like some input from either police officers or wives/signifigant others of police officers!! Thank you so much, Nancy
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my ex husband was in the navy and then got out to be a police officer. yes they have good benefits, pay isnt that good. they can work side jobs which pays alot more but that means he wouldnt be home as much. police officers have a high divorce rate. not saying it will happen to you. while my ex husband and i were married he made enough money to where i can stay home with our two kids.
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My husband is in the police academy right now and even though he hasn't started working yet, i think i would choose that over being in the Army and moving all the time. Especially with kids, you want them to be close to their grandparents and you can make solid friendships with people that will last a lot longer. I understand the travel part which does sound exciting. But for that i would just save money and take vacations to those places. I learned that you have to support him in whatever makes him happy. My DH was working a job that paid about 30% more than he will make as an officer but was no longer enjoying it. Even though him being a cop is not quite where i saw our lives going, its going to make him proud of himself and give him the excitement he desires.
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I know 2 cops and 2 detectives. Pros: tons of overtime = $$$ Cons: They will shag anything in a skirt while on duty. Their 'brotherhood' parties always lots of free tail at them.
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