If your only options for careers were going to the military/army, being a private investigator, or being a police officer, which one would you choose?

[Anonymous]

Private Investigator

Police officer

Military/Army

[BCA6010]

I've already done the military stint, and glad I did, even gladder that I'm done.

Being a PI without an investigator background of some kind is pretty dodgy.

I've never really had any inclination to be a beat cop, but I would be more likely to pursue a county sheriff department job as long as it's away from inner cities.

If this is for career advice, then skip the military if your goal is to be a cop. It's not going to do much for you even in the hiring process because most departments are undermanned right now. In either case, it takes a few years of experience before you can become an investigator or detective.

[Googlemyahoo]

Police officer you have to deal with the public. The general public are generally scum. That and everything you’re dealing with everyday is something bad. You’re never going somewhere for a happy event.

Military you get ordered to check a corner, boom dead. No thanks.

Private investigator you can be your boss.

[exitseven]

I wpould go in the military. Being a cop today is just ridiculous and being a private investigator is not like you see on TV. You just go around taking pictures of cheating spouses.

[inhua]

private investigator

you get to set your own price