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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Forensic Science Technicians:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I dropped out of high school as a teen; by the age of 17, I knew I had to do something with my life.
2.
I decided to join the Navy; it was the best decision I've ever made—I believe everyone should serve.
3.
After getting out, I spent time working part-time and focused on raising my three children.
4.
My ex-wife, who worked for the City of Los Angeles, told me the LAPD was hiring.
5.
The hiring process took two years; in that time, my wife and I separated, and I moved to New York.
6.
After living in New York for a month, I decided to move back to LA; 3 days later, the LAPD called.
7.
They invited me in for another interview, and here we are.
8.
I was lucky to be in the right spot at the right time, but I also took actions to shape my own fate.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You're on your own.
How I responded:
My dad taught me how not to be a dad; he barely fulfilled the absolute minimum requirements necessary to be a father. Needless to say, he was not very motivating. It might sound sad to say I didn't have a large supporting cast, but I think that taught me to be a self-motivated person. I always knew that the only person I had to rely on was myself, so I always put my best effort forward and worked hard. As a result, I have a great family and a job that makes me excited to get up in the morning.