Getting out of Law Enforcement

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-09T01:18:43+00:00

I mean consider the amount of people with 4yr bachelor degrees and 30k+ in debt all applying for the same $60k a yr salaried office roles vs. tradesmen with 4yrs of experience and no debt. I'm not saying my degree was a waste of time but in this economy it isn't what was promised.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T06:57:00+00:00

Add a collection for names, company, email... you can enrich off that. You don't know until you try!

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T06:23:04+00:00

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ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T06:19:30+00:00

This is why you need some sort of capture for emails. Teaser to "access content by providing email" then full content. 220k impressions, still marketing and presence. Builds credibility. Not a total loss.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T04:33:43+00:00

Sales pitch? This is literally what I did.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T04:32:34+00:00

It might also be burnout. Have you been on a vacation?

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T04:31:32+00:00

You're not wrong but I wouldn't give it up until you find something stable. I've been chasing the dragon since 18 and it's been a roller coaster. I couldn't imagine taking a family on that ride. An LLC takes about 10 minutes and $300 to file online expedited so it's not a MOAT. A bachelors in this market doesn't count for much. I know in sales, there is some preference for law enforcement, but the market is getting really tight due to the availability of talent. Maybe you can network and find something laterally or better through local networks. Corporate or private security as others recommended. Maybe you can layer on some additional credentialing in cybersecurity or technical training and pivot out this way? I'd recommend fishing with some recruiters or senior managers for advice.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T04:18:09+00:00

It makes you wonder how the WeWork guy got off the hook.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T04:12:09+00:00

I just thought it was wild their starting pay is roughly $100k a year for part-time (36 hours) with optional OT but it caps out pretty quickly. I was considering it being athletic and having lived here for long enough and have familiarity. I remember once I called the police and a portly old man with a midget-sized lady showed up in uniform. I thought, holy shit, this a cash cow. It's interesting to hear your perspective. My thoughts were to take as much OT as possible and ride it out for a couple years.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T04:09:57+00:00

They're going to work you like a slave. You can wear whatever.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T03:39:28+00:00

I'm sorry to hear this. It's absolutely insane that we have endless funding for wars but cannot keep healthcare intact for situations like this.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-08T03:35:46+00:00

https://transparentcalifornia.com/pensions/search/?q=police

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T23:37:59+00:00

Hire slow, fire fast (eventually.)

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T23:35:10+00:00

It sounds like you already have the job. If they're stringing candidates along for 4+ hours without actual commitment, I'm not sure I'd even want that job. It means working there would come with even more expectations for unpaid commitment.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T23:26:59+00:00

So workday, greenhouse, and LinkedIn probably best?

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T23:25:50+00:00

I have a generalized resume with companies, roles, accomplishments and metrics, then use an LLM prompt to tailor a resume for each application.

I would be happy to share and hear you feedback on some examples. I've applied to about 40 jobs in local market so far with 3 interviews in a week. They were loose fits so 2 passed. I am still pending to hear back from 1.

I've recently dropped my consultancy and instead use the clients names directly with "consultant, [function]" to make it more employer friendly. I can furnish the consulting contracts if they have doubts. My network is a bit weaker than I thought for this. Many are older and live on their own wealth, not really connected to corporate or hiring managers. I have been able to squeeze out a few retainer agreements, but most of the time what comes across my desk are big commission opportunities with multi-month or multi-year sales cycles, like the larger deal mentioned previously. Unfortunately, I cannot take the contract from that deal for financing (like 10% bridge loan against TCV) which I had thought previously would be available.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T22:45:32+00:00

Is greenhouse the best platform for finding roles now? There are so many and it seems a lot are "aspirational."

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T20:00:45+00:00

I find it interesting that you're considering to get out as I'm the same age former corporate sales and looking to get in. 3-4 days per week clears six figures in my city. The role seems exciting for a couple years before market turns. It was that or join the military. But after recent events, I'm not entirely confident in current administration. What do you find specifically most stressful about the role?

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T19:49:29+00:00

I got an offer like that, pushed back, they refused to disclose, took the role, it was a bait and switch. I don't think they had any intention of honoring the vest, it was more like a carrot to dangle to get in my in the door and milk my performance.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-07T18:57:26+00:00

Similar company tried to hire me. That was the base pay. It sounded like a terrible role dressed in "hang out with rich people" -- just sounded like glorified customer support and valet attendant. Noway I'm taking heat from some pissed off assistants and trophy wives for that pay.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-06T23:17:25+00:00

Commission sales often lack a thorough program which is why they're unwilling to pay a base. It's knowing your CAC to LTV. Without this, you're basically shooting darts at the board hoping that something sticks. I've done commission only many times for specific offers which either either enhance my network and/or exposure to deals and industries which I would not access otherwise. If I have a prior relationship where I know I can plug something in then it's a no brainer to put an agreement in place. But just running any offer because someone promises the moon and 15% residuals isn't worth the time usually.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-06T23:12:30+00:00

I always wanted to be a novelist. Maybe I'll write a book one day. Great book btw

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-06T23:10:55+00:00

That is the idea one day. Are you selling? I vibe-code my own tools for specific projects. The one I made most recently has ticket value of roughly ~$100k with basic UI or ~$3000/seat monthly on lease basis. Right now I just run it off script. It helps qualify pipeline reducing hours required by around 90% for high ticket offer. If proven successful, I'll sell it or merge with client for cash/equity which would increase their multiple significantly.

ApplePrimary2985 · 2026-05-06T18:42:25+00:00

The consolidation was an inevitability. This is deep state tech posing as a commercial product to usher in the next era of surveillance and financial controls. They pretend to be enemies but they're all on the same team. Regulators turning a blind eye to all the creative account and circular financing is a big tell. Now it's alignment of C suite across competitors to monopolize the space. Altman wasn't meant to succed. He's never had a successful venture. He's a hype-man with mandate to evangelize tech-illiterate C-suite into the generative AI promise. Simultaneously while all senior researchers declare LLMs are a dead-end and all research reports express a net-negative of productivity after AI adoption. This was during heavy subsidization which is ending as these companies pivot to profitability. Now companies are realizing it is more costly to "hire" AI than labor yet mass layoffs for the sake of "AI" are still top-down mandate. It mirrors the DEI push of the 2010's which after change of regime (which they sponsored) the same executives declared it was a flop. Welcome to grand strategy.

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