Is it normal to want to be a detective?

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Ever since I was 10 I wanted to work as an inspector. It was mainly influenced by how detectives are shown in television. Shrewd, cunning and being able to wrap up a case in a few days. I realize that it's not like that, but my desire still burns strong for it.

I want to do it, because it's a mental excercise. I value intelligence as the greatest human virtue and I love putting it to the test. There is other work that requires brain power, but none of them attract me as much as working on some crime. It's completely logic driven with a bit of chemistry and psychology thrown in, both of which I have knowledge on.

I'd also be doing something that matters. I don't want to just work, eat, shit and die. I want to do something important for all of humanity and stopping assholes who did something stupid is one of the better things that help.

Finally, I love the danger. This kind of work is definitely not for everyone and it's definitely not safe. I don't want to have a calm quiet job. It just sounds boring and unchallenging.

So, are my reasons for wanting such a life good ones? Or do you think I should look for some kind of alternative?

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  • Jeaneathean
    9 years ago

    So what's stopping you? Do some research (it's easy enough nowadays) to find out more, and whether or not you and it would suit one another.

    If this turns out not to be so at least you will know it was not meant to be, and you will not spend the rest of your life wondering about it.

    I am sure all detectives started like you are doing, and I wish you well.

    By the way, my dad was in the CID in the UK, and he loved it.

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  • Short4Words
    9 years ago

    I think you have the right motives. I don't want a boring job either. I'll be doing it for the rest of my life so it better be interesting. I say give it a shot.

    There might be some tests you can take that say if you'd do well in that type of job.

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  • Stifler
    9 years ago

    It takes a LONG (7-10 years) time to be legally qualified for that sort of thing. Don't expect it to just fall into your lap, But good luck with it.

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  • wiccadragonfly
    9 years ago

    I agree go for it you might be the modern day Sherlock Holmes good luck

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  • seakelp
    9 years ago

    Don't be a PI. It's mostly spying on people for insurance reasons nowadays.

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