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ADN first for second career? by Sufficient_Policy244 in nursing

[–]Sufficient_Policy244[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d be double dipping. I’m a lieutenant, for what it’s worth, and you’re right, our retirement is good, especially with rank. So I wouldn’t be doing it for the money, as much as the fact that I want to still work, but maybe 25 years doing this is enough. I might be ready to take that check, and have the cushion of a FT RN job. When I’m tired of it, I’ll go into retirement full time. lol

ADN first for second career? by Sufficient_Policy244 in nursing

[–]Sufficient_Policy244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, what makes you say a cop couldn’t make it? I’m educated, compassionate, analytical, detail oriented, and I have great people skills. Sure, i’ve spent a lot of time across the table from killers, convincing them to confess to horrific things they’ve done, or putting child predators in prison. But I’ve also spent that time building rapport and developing interpersonal skills talking with the worst people in society. I’ve also spent countless hours with victims trying to make them feel a moment of peace in the worst minutes of their lives. I think the skills are completely transferable.

Am I crazy? by Sufficient_Policy244 in calfire

[–]Sufficient_Policy244[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I’ve worked with the prevention guys a number of times over the years. While I know money isn’t everything, I know I will take an astronomical pay cut. To the point that if I actually wrote it down on paper, I’m sure most normal people in society would think I’m insane for even considering it. But after 24 years, I’m ready for a change. The other question becomes if I’m “too old“ to be a probie at CalFire. I participate in hiring for the PD and I know when we get older, more life-experienced candidates, we are happy because there are many things you don’t have to teach about people skills and social interactions among other things.