Another change is coming, again

[Scubadude]

I'm just wondering if I'm alone in this, or what?

My wife thinks I'm having a mid-life crisis, but I have no desire to buy a Harley or red sports car and date unsuitable women, so I think I'm not.

I'm 46 and still don't know what I want to do career wise. In fact, if I look back on the path I've walked so far, it is more true to say my career has been pursuing many careers. Don't get me wrong, I've thrown myself into what ever the Lord has given me to do. It hasn't always been fun, but it's never (or, rarely ever) been boring.

My last pursuit, law enforcement. I've worked for the police department for almost a year, now. The last 4 months I've been a police recruit. Very intense! Did I mention I'm 46? In my mind, I have memories of being athletic (martial arts), but in police academy I find I'm out of shape and uncoordinated. Physical training has done terrible things to my ego, but my body is looking pretty good. I keep getting sports injuries. And yesterday I had to face the fact that I am too old to endure the next 6 months, as the physical requirement only grows more intense.

It has been an amazing year. The Lord has used this time to heal some things in me that I never knew needed healing. I've grown older in my heart. And, and........ I am not looking forward to looking for another job. Being back out there again, feeling like I'm floundering, needy. I'm growing exhausted. The Lord knows what I need, when I need it for His glory. His glory is the bottom line............. but I'm so damn tired.

[Followtheway]

we get worn out after spending all our time going to sanctuaries that we call churchs, and being apart of a huge slam of consumerism. The question is are you really going out and making disciples as Jesus has asked us to do? I got burned out too, here are some great books to read for that "Tangible Kingdom" and "an unstoppable force" and just for fun there is a free book online I thought was great "Revolution in world missions".

[Lefty]

The mid-life crisis is a myth. IMO it's something women dreamt up to insult us.

Advil, stretching and keep at it. No pain, no gain.

How are job prospects in law enforcement looking?

[Scubadude]

The mid-life crisis is a myth. IMO it's something women dreamt up to insult us.

Advil, stretching and keep at it. No pain, no gain.

How are job prospects in law enforcement looking?

I've never had to say this before regarding anything important, but I'm too old for police enforcement. At least, I'm too out of shape, and the rigors of police academy is not the place to get back into shape. There are much younger guys who are in far better shape who keep getting injured as well. They just heal faster.

[Denny606]

Scubadude don't feel like the Lone Ranger on the Career Thing,My younger brother was a planner,always had a plan on where his life was heading,Me, I have let life drag me along kicking and screaming every breath.I have been a coal miner underground, a strip mine maintenance man on heavy Equipment,worked on the road for awhile for a fork truck dealer,was the CO.Road foreman for a while and went back on the road again as a mechanic ,and then worked in a kawasaki shop on bikes and atvs hurt my self pretty bad working on a floor lift at the power company Garage and it was game over,I did not know what to do but the Lord did. He had work for me to do and I want to give Him the praise He deserves for leading me to this point,feel free to show your wife what an impressive resume I have and she'll think you are Joe Normal P.S. Ijust turned 49

[Scubadude]

Scubadude don't feel like the Lone Ranger on the Career Thing,My younger brother was a planner,always had a plan on where his life was heading,Me, I have let life drag me along kicking and screaming every breath.I have been a coal miner underground, a strip mine maintenance man on heavy Equipment,worked on the road for awhile for a fork truck dealer,was the CO.Road foreman for a while and went back on the road again as a mechanic ,and then worked in a kawasaki shop on bikes and atvs hurt my self pretty bad working on a floor lift at the power company Garage and it was game over,I did not know what to do but the Lord did. He had work for me to do and I want to give Him the praise He deserves for leading me to this point,feel free to show your wife what an impressive resume I have and she'll think you are Joe Normal P.S. Ijust turned 49


Thanks for the good words, Denny. It's good to be reminded that the Lord is working in the midst of everything. Sounds like you can say "amen" when someone says it's about the journey, ahy? :pp:B:pp

I think I'm beginning to see that the best decisions are often the ones that are around, or closer to home. As a result of my past (resent) training at the police department, an old high school buddy has offered to train me in a form of martial arts. This is an honor. I mean, who am I? My spirit is encouraged, because the Lord is clearly up to something. I'll try again for the police force, but it's a pleasure to know that there is no need to make demands that God come through for me. He does what good. Thank God!

[tt1106]

I've been a police officer for over 20 years. I am hopeful going back to school. After 20 years of doing law enforcement, I don't enjoy it and I am hoping to honor the call God has placed on my life and enter the ministry.
I wasn't saved most of my career, so I am not sue how it would have gone, had I been saved. I have worked for large and small departments, and I can certainly understand where you are coming from. I think you really need to reflect and pray on whether or not you really want to enter the ranks of the few and the proud. I don't want to seem like I am bashing, but it is VERY difficult work, especially in the current age of media. Careers are ended before they even get started. Rotating shifts kill you, especially as you get older. The requirements of the job draw you away from family. It is difficult to keep an accurate perspective on humanity. These were my problems, so they may not be yours. Best wishes and God Bless.

[Scubadude]

I've been a police officer for over 20 years. I am hopeful going back to school. After 20 years of doing law enforcement, I don't enjoy it and I am hoping to honor the call God has placed on my life and enter the ministry.
I wasn't saved most of my career, so I am not sue how it would have gone, had I been saved. I have worked for large and small departments, and I can certainly understand where you are coming from. I think you really need to reflect and pray on whether or not you really want to enter the ranks of the few and the proud. I don't want to seem like I am bashing, but it is VERY difficult work, especially in the current age of media. Careers are ended before they even get started. Rotating shifts kill you, especially as you get older. The requirements of the job draw you away from family. It is difficult to keep an accurate perspective on humanity. These were my problems, so they may not be yours. Best wishes and God Bless.

Thanks for your reply, tt1106.

I've had many opportunities to chat with some of the sgt's and ofc's around the department, they've expressed similar concerns for an old, crusty guy starting a career that is going to be very taxing. To be honest, I'm waffling on the idea of returning. Largely because I get so tired of talking about myself. (The irony being I'm on this forum, talking about myself.)

Thank you for your thoughts, gentlemen.