I don't believe in the universe or God giving me signs, but if I did, I'd say I should reconsider being a cop. I've got a few friends who have talked about their interest in law enforcement, so that's kinda kept it somewhere in my thoughts. I talked to my friend's uncle, a retired homicide detective, and he seems to really believe that I should be a cop. So much so, that he asks my friend if I've applied yet. This past week I've worked with an ex-cop who we recently hired, and he thinks I'm police material because of my demeanor, habits, and behaviors.
Law enforcement was always one of my two dreams growing up, the other being a military career, but that didn't work out. I think I would be a great cop: attentive of my surroundings, fair, slow to anger, and wanting to make the world around me a better place, even if just a little. I'm single, young, in good health, and I have lots of free time, so I'd be a good fit for police work and the schedule it entails. It pays well for someone of my age who has so little fiscal responsibilities.
But I've just got this lingering hesitation about it. I've got logical reasons as to why the few doubts I have wouldn't be much of an issue, but that voice in the back of my head still isn't sold on the idea of me being a cop. Besides, I just have another year at this job until I can go do that Kosovo job, and since I've been here a year I get perks like paid vacation, which I might not get if I got a shiny new badge.
"Only a fool never doubts."