Private Investigation

[The Annoyed Man]

I am, for better or for worse, looking for work again. I lost my job of 2 months just this morning. I've been employed in the printing/publishing industry for the past 17-18 years, and moving to Texas has been a disaster from an employment perspective. First, the employer for whom I had worked for the past 8 years, and who moved his business to Texas in April of '06 (which is why I live here now), committed suicide last September. I ran his company for his widow until she could sell off the assets, and I was out of work from mid November until mid-February, when I went to work for the printing business that just let me go this morning. My new boss wasn't happy with me because I was apparently unable to give him what he wants, and I was unhappy with him because he didn't know what he wants most of the time (he said so himself), and on the rare occasion when he did know, he communicated it very poorly. It was frustrating for both of us, and frankly, I'm not that upset about getting terminated.

I've been giving a lot of thought to what kind of job I would like to have next. I'm a 55 year old, married homeowner. The printing industry has not been a very positive experience for me lately, and I think that I am ready to try something new. I've got about 10 years left in me until I'm ready to retire, and I want to do something that will hold my interest until then. One of the ideas that occurred to me was working as a private investigator. I'm sure the job has its own series of challenges, but it also seems like it wouldn't be as boring as a clerical desk job. I am hoping that there is somebody on this board who does that kind of work, and I am trying to find out A) how one would go about getting started in that; and B) if I am crazy for even thinking about it.

Any input would be welcome.

Regards,

Chris

[AEA]

You may as well take a job at Walmart as a Greeter. You will make the same money and have less headaches.
I know this because I was a Licensed PI in Canada for 7 years!
Yes, exciting at first, but pretty difficult to tail someone when you are out of gas and have no money!
I could go on and on about it, but you get the point!

[thankGod]

I am truly sorry that you lost your job. I understand as I have had to endure many lay-offs in the engineering industry. It is unsettling not knowing what the future has in store. I have no words of wisdom for you. Stay strong, make plans, take action and say some prayers.