Chabo's Journal: I'm choosing to view it as a compliment, but still...

Note: This is a continuation of a series of stories written by a central Texas police officer named "Darth Tang", which are being archived by Chabo, with no editing. Read more about this project.

This story was originally posted on June 20, 2006.

I've been offered a lateral transfer by New Orleans PD, with a probationary rank of Lieutenant which becomes permanent after ninty day's evaluation; in any case, permnent rank of Sergeant.

They've been recruiting heavily (or trying to) throughout Texas, but a guy I served with on a State advisory board last year is doing some work for them & ran my resume past them.

Aside from the fact I'd rather be part of a unarmed peacekeeping force in the Sudan than police in NO, the first thing that jumped out to me was that it would mean essentially a (minor) cut in pay. Since I seriously doubt the cost of living in NO is less than in my burg, I'm beginning to understand why they are still so far understrength.

Still, it was a nice gesture on the part of my friend. But no thanks.