Exploring a second career in law enforcement
I know there are a good number of law enforcement SME's on here and so I would highly value their input on this topic. Pertinent background info:
I've worked in finance pretty much since college. More and more I am realizing that although I make OK money, I'm just another anonymous cog in a big machine. But, I really like helping people...in addition to shooting, jiu jitsu, and physical fitness.
My last finance role wasn't a good fit for a couple of reasons and I found myself "day dreaming" about a career change into becoming a police officer when I wasn't panicking or stressing about work (which was often). I did do some searching on PF.com but I don't think I found any threads specifically discussing a career transition. Fast forward to last week when I and several other colleagues got laid off due to budget reasons. So now, I have an even better opportunity to make the switch if I wanted to. I have no military or previous LE background. I'm in my mid to late 30's, so probably older than the average new officer but not unheard of? I guess the bottom line is deciding what nonsense I am willing to put up with it.
So, law enforcement officers of PF, if you could do it again would you go into LE? Is it even worth it to explore in 2019? I see threads like "Remember when you were excited to go to work" and that's telling but maybe my sample size is too small. I realize there's a lot to consider here but I'd like to here if the veterans on here would ever think it's worthwhile to start down that road. Thanks.