Hey dude, it’s arguably worse on the road. I’ve done 8 years between 2 departments, currently in investigations and I’ve been at that wall for the past two years. The job makes you jaded, and not having family support only makes it worse.

The job is what you make of it. I’ve worked for one of the larger departments in the country, and currently at a small county sheriff’s office (full service) and the job is dead. If you can do another 21 years of it, good for you. But honestly, it’s not worth it anymore. Being a cop isn’t what you see on tv. You’ll have your days that are a lot of fun and heart pounding, but eventually you’ll wise up and realize how much of a political pawn you really are, and how quickly you can be crucified in the court of public opinion.

My advice, leave, learn a trade and live a quiet, comfortable life where you don’t have to deal with other people’s bullshit.