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I thought I'd give an update on how life is 6 months after leaving with the help from this group.
After speaking with Andy and getting onto LinkedIn and writing my CV I found a role in loss prevention in a large multi national. This was my first application and I had a couple of interviews before landing the job.
The onboarding was fantastic, everything was ready for me on my first day. Since then I’ve got to know the business and role at my own pace. My manager is ex job also and has been really supportive.
The difference between public and private sector couldn’t be bigger. I feel respected, appreciated and valued. I've less stress, am better off financially and enjoy my time off not having to think of work.
If you're thinking of making the jump I’d say do it. I had almost 19 years in but the changes to the pension made this an easy decision in the end. Seeing the constant vilification of police by the media and knowing the stresses and strain that you all are going through does not make me miss the job one bit.
The world is a big place and our skills are sought after, do your research, the jobs are there.
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Thank you to this group for giving me the confidence to apply for another job this week. I don’t know how it will go, but I'm putting myself out there in a way that I wouldn’t have had the guts to do without reading all the success stories here!
15 years in the cops, half as uniform and half as a DC. Mum of three and exhausted! I still love parts of the job and don’t want to leave, and if I'm not successful I'll stay without question, but this is a leap of faith and I wouldn't have done it without observing the friendliness and support here.. thanks guys!
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Thank you from the sidelines
After 13.5 years I resigned from a job I loved. I began a new career this week and the support, positive attitude and strength in diversity is amazing.
This morning my Ops Manager text to wish my daughter well in her GCSE results. I have a job that cares about not only me, but my children too.
Yes these organisations do exist
To say I’m happy is an understatement.
So, to Andy and this group I want to say a huge thank you
The podcasts have been invaluable, listening to other experiences and taking the snippets I need to help me has enabled me to walk away and carve a very beautiful future.
The advice and support has been amazing. Even when just reading posts and feeling inspired by others’ journeys.
The community. Andy you have created an amazing space here. The knowledge and positive attitude is an absolute credit to you.
Dan
Thanks for all the work you're doing with Blue Light Leavers. I listened to your CV podcast a couple of weeks ago and really took away a lot from that which allowed me to completely rewrite my CV. Today I handed in my resignation after 12 years' service. I leave to take up a team managers role for a new government project. I have been so inspired by the stories and comments from others and all the resources you have on offer. Thanks again!
Blue Light Leavers
Evening everyone, I just wanted to thank Andy Labrum, Ian Grant, Andy Whelan, Teri Kelsey and Alicia Herbert for the help they offered me following my post last week regarding being interviewed for a public service lecturer role.
Following their guidance and that of the brilliant podcast #42 I was offered the job. It’s a small team and the college are looking to expand the course. I will be getting funded for my teacher training and they were really keen to use my police experience.
The micro teach and interview with the head of department and the principal went well and got a really good feeling. The two others I am working with have already contacted me and I am meeting them next week.
Thanks for all the help I really do appreciate it and I have passed on my thanks to those that helped me and given up their time.
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First of all, thank you for setting up this group Andy Labrum as this is where I found my new job, which I'm starting shortly. I am really looking forward to the new challenge! Secondly, it’s my last week in the police, feels rather strange but I know it’s the right time for me to leave after around 12 years in different roles. Mixed feelings of excitement, nervousness and worry following this big decision.
Thirdly, if anyone is seriously looking for a new job please attend the Blue Light Leavers Conference (I promise it's worth every penny) – it will give you a wealth of information and invaluable tips when looking for a new role.
Andrew T
Andy and I had our first clarity call at the end of June 2022 and I was in a pretty dark place. I was very unhappy at work, and I’d applied for over 150 jobs and barely got an interview. Andy spent time with me to really look at what I’d achieved and helped me focus on what I’d need to do to successfully move on.
Soon afterwards, I got invited to interview for a new role, so Andy and I went through an interview prep session together and signposted me to the Blue Light Leavers podcast, which is full of useful information. I also joined The Academy from Blue Light Leavers which has been really helpful.
This support has resulted in me being offered a fantastic new role, which I start in November. The Academy and the Blue Light Leavers Facebook community is such a positive, supportive network and has really helped me focus, and given me the confidence to apply for roles that otherwise wouldn’t have applied for, as I thought, all I could ever do was be an investigator.
Claire
I was genuinely overwhelmed when I received that phone call to say I’d got the job and the feedback was amazing. Such a confidence boost! Andy’s advice and support does not end once you get the job offer! Never underestimate your worth!
Becky
After a 16 year career as a police officer I realised that it was no longer for me. I followed Blue Light Leavers on Facebook, reading how people had managed to ‘make the break’ and it gave me the belief that I might be able to do it too. I finally reached out to Andy who helped me prepare for my first interview and I can honestly say I used the tips that he provided and I was over the moon to be offered the job. Thank you Andy for taking the time to help and guide me through what was a life changing interview’.
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