Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

10 month process finally complete

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by virginiashadow, Jul 13, 2011.

Page 1 of 3
  1. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2009
    Posts:
    29,153
    Likes Received:
    56,459
    Dislikes Received:
    40
    Location:
    Eastern Missouri
    Some of you may remember me posting about a job situation about 9-10 months ago. I decided to forego an almost guaranteed job promotion at work to apply for the local police department. It is something I had always wanted to do. Many of you guys gave me great advice and I really appreciate it. Well, the process that I started last September finally came to an end today. I AM IN! Shook the Chief's hand and signed on the dotted line to become a Prince William County, VA police officer. The county is growing and it looks like we will have 500,000 people in the county within 7-8 years, plus it seems we are the MS-13 capital of the east coast! Go us. lol. Taking two weeks off work beginning Friday to get my affairs in order before I enter the academy on July 28th.

    Thanks again guys.

    Brett
     
    virginiashadow, Jul 13, 2011
    #1
  3. drenman

    drenman Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2009
    Posts:
    1,199
    Likes Received:
    165
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Nebraska
    Congrats Brett!
     
    drenman, Jul 13, 2011
    #2
  4. peakrut

    peakrut Facebook Admin

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2008
    Posts:
    6,581
    Likes Received:
    300
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Wisconsin
    I wish you the best Brett!
     
    peakrut, Jul 13, 2011
    #3
  5. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2009
    Posts:
    29,153
    Likes Received:
    56,459
    Dislikes Received:
    40
    Location:
    Eastern Missouri
    Thank you guys. I had to get back to my workout roots, which was not easy at 36. This is my third career switch and I believe I finally found one that will be my final career.
     
    virginiashadow, Jul 13, 2011
    #4
  6. shed

    shed Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2008
    Posts:
    3,637
    Likes Received:
    15
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Idaho
    Good luck Brett, I have a feeling your are going to do very well!
     
    shed, Jul 13, 2011
    #5
  7. Dan

    Dan Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    7,307
    Likes Received:
    5
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NW Wisconsin
    Congrats Brett!
     
    Dan, Jul 13, 2011
    #6
  8. ICALL2MUCH

    ICALL2MUCH Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2008
    Posts:
    958
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    IL
    Congrats! Great job.

    Always wonderful to achieve something you worked hard for.
     
    ICALL2MUCH, Jul 13, 2011
    #7
  9. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2008
    Posts:
    19,236
    Likes Received:
    498
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Ely, MN
    Congrats VS! That's fantastic news :tu:
     
    Fitz, Jul 13, 2011
    #8
  10. brucelanthier

    brucelanthier Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2008
    Posts:
    4,693
    Likes Received:
    2
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Southern MD
    The Prince William County police force should be honored to have you in their ranks. Adding you just increased their stature in my eyes. I grew up in that county (60's, early 70's).

    Congratulations Brett, you will make an excellent officer.
     
    brucelanthier, Jul 13, 2011
    #9
  11. Lastoneout

    Lastoneout Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2010
    Posts:
    5,463
    Likes Received:
    7,162
    Dislikes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Chancellor, VA
    Glad to hear it Brett you'll enjoy it !
     
    Lastoneout, Jul 13, 2011
    #10
  12. fatsbucknut

    fatsbucknut Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2009
    Posts:
    1,410
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Pa
    Congrats! Stay safe
     
    fatsbucknut, Jul 13, 2011
    #11
  13. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2009
    Posts:
    29,153
    Likes Received:
    56,459
    Dislikes Received:
    40
    Location:
    Eastern Missouri
    Thank you again gentlemen. Now I am off to buy my sons first football cleats....what a great day!
     
    virginiashadow, Jul 13, 2011
    #12
  14. dmen

    dmen Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    May 1, 2009
    Posts:
    2,692
    Likes Received:
    3,012
    Dislikes Received:
    3
    Location:
    maine
    way to go
     
    dmen, Jul 13, 2011
    #13
  15. racewayking

    racewayking Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    5,039
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Northern Illinois
    Congrats, I know how much you put into it and I am stoked to hear the great news.
     
    racewayking, Jul 13, 2011
    #14
  16. Christine

    Christine Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Posts:
    7,013
    Likes Received:
    399
    Dislikes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Central Utah, baby!!
    Congrats!!!

    ...and anything incriminating that I might have said or written was purely hypothetical of course. :D
     
    Christine, Jul 13, 2011
    #15
  17. Schultzy

    Schultzy Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    9,692
    Likes Received:
    5
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Lol!!!

    10-4 that Bruce!!! Big time happy for ya my friend!!
     
    Schultzy, Jul 13, 2011
    #16
  18. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2009
    Posts:
    29,153
    Likes Received:
    56,459
    Dislikes Received:
    40
    Location:
    Eastern Missouri
    :) Christine.

    Thank you Bruce, those were some kind words. I will have my work cut out for me as I will have to keep up with the youngsters!
     
    virginiashadow, Jul 13, 2011
    #17
  19. davidmil

    davidmil Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2009
    Posts:
    3,142
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Blossvale, NY
    Does this mean I can use your name to get out of a ticket the next time I pass through. LOL Good luck.... and as the used to say on Hill Street Blues.... be careful out there.
     
    davidmil, Jul 13, 2011
    #18
  20. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    11,191
    Likes Received:
    470
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    southern Indiana
    Brett,,thats awesome! Congrats bud you earned that one!!
     
    bloodcrick, Jul 13, 2011
    #19
  21. Greg / MO

    Greg / MO Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    4,572
    Likes Received:
    51
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Jackson, MO
    LOL, Chris! :D

    Brett... congratulations; I know how hard you've worked for this!! You've turned yourself into a 20-something year old again :D You deserve it!
     
    Greg / MO, Jul 13, 2011
    #20
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page