Magnum PI

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I know that PI work is not what it is portrayed in the movies and on television. I’m aware that it is not a black and white, “dark and stormy night”, trench coat wearing endeavor, but it is still finding people, watching them, digging a little deeper in their stories and reporting on them. As I read this, I realize it kind of makes me sound like a stalker, I assure you, I am not. I’m just nosy as all get out. I’m not saying I’m going to be the next “Magnum PI”. For starters, I do not have the capability of growing such a luxurious mustache. Nor is this a tropical environment and I do not find it enticing to wear Hawaiian print shirts. I’m pretty sure I’d never have to chase someone while driving a boat at an insane speed, and all of that is ok. I’m not Tom …show more content…

• Locating hard-to-find people. Further research shows that, there are no specific education requirements to be in the profession. It wouldn’t hurt to have a criminal justice degree, but by no means is it a requirement. Because there are so many niches in the industry and the industry changes so frequently, it’s critical to get on-the-job learning by being a practitioner in the business. As I mentioned before, I would be my own boss. I would be able to set my hours of operation. While they may not be the desired Monday through Friday, “9:00-5:00”, it would allow for flexibility. My friend that I spoke with said he usually works from about 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, spends time with his family and when they go to bed, if he needs to, he goes out looking for his subject. The hours may be long at times and it may be scary not having jobs lined up weeks in advance, but it all seems to work out. A lot of cases are time sensitive and cannot be pushed to the “back burner”. But, it is very similar in every job. Some jobs need to be “rushed”. Some will have a little bit more wiggle room. But, every job needs to be treated with the utmost care and

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