Calling all Special Constables
Hey all,
I’m a recently attested special who has recently gone to district from training school. I’m quickly noticing a lot of specials in my force seem to all do substantial amount of hours (way in excess of the 16h min) which made think, is this normal? I know the saying you get out what you put in, but I have no idea how some people are putting in 60 hours+ a month and working full time along side… it’s making me feel like my contributions won’t be appreciated maybe or I’ll be looked at as not pulling my weight for only being able to do approx 20ish hours a month… (I work 40h + have a 4 year old, so as much as I’d love to police more I know I’ll only be doing just above my expected 16h min.
I suppose I just wanted to hear from other specials to see what your usual average worked a month is? Do you feel pressure and compelled to work more just because others are? Or are you content what you do is enough and don’t listen to the noise?
Thanks in advance!