Wish me luck!

[OFCJAX]

I'm going in tomorrow (in a 3 piece suit, sorry) for an interview with Nicholasville PD.

Pays about the same but I'd get a take home car and state certification. An added bonus (because I'm a cheap bastard) is that the VA considers the academy as vocational training and pays the full time rate (right now about $1,321 a month) as well as the OJT (probation) that pays out around $990.75 (1st 6 months). Plus my standard pay and reduced living expenses means I'll be saving a crap load of money. Since the academy makes you stay there during the week, I'd just move out of my place here (off lease now) move my stuff into storage and squirrel away the rent money and other related bills. I'm sure Dana won't mind me staying on the weekends. After the academy (22 weeks) I'll probably have over $11K saved from VA, no rent, regular monthly savings and bills I wont have to pay. Add my checks I'll get from leaving this job (vacation and comp days, and retirement refund [different plans entirely]) and I should have enough for my plot of land out in the sticks!

C'mon Big Guy. I deserve a break.

[KiltedSkeleton]

Good luck to you. Sounds like you've got a great plan. I hope it all works out for you.

[michaelbeeman]

Good luck, my friend! I genuinely hope that works out for you. Where in the "sticks" are you wanting?

[Birddog]

Best of luck with it. Sounds like a good academy package. Tried unsuccessfully years ago to try and get on with Colorodo Springs. Just look em in the eye, and give the best answers you can.

[sydnie7]

C'mon, $11K divided by $600 = 18.3 tanks!

Seriously, best of luck and thank you for your desire to serve (whatever the motivation).

[Streetcar]

I'll wish you luck, but you won't need it.

If that P.D. has any sense whatsoever, you'll be in.

[hospitaller]

Best ju-ju I can send your way has been sent.

You'll do fine so get ready for what's to come and enjoy the 'trip' there.

slainte tae ya

[parker_db]

Hey good luck OFCJAX. I hope things turn out just they way you want them to. Change is always good! Keep the FAITH!

[Casey_in_Carolina]

Good luck to you!

Remember, take the training seriously(it will save your life) study the legals/classroom stuff at night(it will wash you out of the Academy quick if you don't) and keep your boots polished and your uniform pressed(it will save your ears from Cadre making an example of you).

Hope you enjoy your time there!

Casey

[BEEDEE]

Good luck.

Brian