Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to share my experience with others & hopefully share some stories, hopefully.
A while ago I decided to start investigating new career paths, as I am sick of financial services.
Id been doing it for nearly a decade and it makes me feel like a bloodsucker.
No matter how I try to be a good representative of the industries by helping anyone in any way I can, insurers are the worst.
So, I've taken a sabbatical and look at some career jobs which would let me give back and help the community
I saw an ad and booked a ticket to attend for a general info night to discuss careers with Vic Police.
Shortly after, I was told my ticket had been cancelled due to and I quote the following:
“Upon receiving your booking, we have undertaken a review of your applicant profile/background. Whilst we appreciate you are interested in joining Victoria Police, due to the outcome of your security check you will not be permitted to attend the event.
Based on the above circumstances, we have cancelled your ticket to attend the Information Session.”
To elaborate I got in trouble when I was a teen, (17 & 18) and one DUI driving offence, well over a decade ago. (I'm now 37 years old.)
I got no convictions for the 17 and 18 year old offences.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Seems pretty rough of them to make a decision like this, when I've been trying to be the best person I can be and I'm a completely different person now.
Turned my life around and created a new life for myself on the straight and narrow.
Just curious to see if anyone experienced the same thing? Luckily I don't particularly want to be a policeman, it was more due to the fact it matched my career test.
FYI: For any haters, I did my community service, took full responsibility for my actions and have been doing everything I can to be better than the day I was before.