Quote Originally Posted by Xcop
Al,

I can certainly relate. I was there for a very long time. I could only wear my kilt during Highland Games Week, and even then they didn't understand. Being free of that life will set you free..but enjoy it while there, and live just at the edge. If their minds are so closed as not to accept them, you don't need their friendship, only their backup.
David
Don't get me wrong, David. I really love my job and for the most part get on with most of my colleagues. I stay clear of the ones I don't.

Only twice have I had 'problems', both women. Ironically, neither of them are in the job anymore. Both left under a cloud which reassured me the problem was theirs and not mine.

I used to get a lot of stick from colleagues about my singing and acting exploits. It was considered 'alien' to the culture of the force at the time. Things have changed in that I can now sue the socks off anyone who makes derogatory comments about my hobby - and I'd win!! Diversity is the in thing at the moment.

Apart from that, some have seen and heard me perform and have been suitably impressed. Word has got round that 'he's actually very good' and the attitude has changed somewhat. Some also know I wear a kilt. No one has dared say anything negative, to my face at any rate.

Alan