I left too and the grass is much greener where I am. I do miss the people I worked with and many of those I worked for. HCSO has some outstanding people who work there and have worked there from sworn to civilian staff. I had to get off that hampster wheel. It was like a terrible mind fukk.

I was tired of giving 300% with nothing to show for it. Tired of not being able to try new things like that stupid poster that falsely shows all of the opportunities that awaits those that come to the SO.

For those who stay and have 30 years I wish you the best. For those lucky enough to be on the 25 year plan you can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully the brass will start taking care of those who make the agency go and listen to them. Stay safe and watch each other’s six out there.