The 4 R's

This is your section for discussing all job hunting and career change issues. Whether you are looking to use the skills you developed in the police in a similar career, looking for an unrelated part time job to supplement your pension, or anything in between- This section is for helping you with job hunting and for sharing applications advice and tips.

Considering resigning from the police service? This topic is for discussing your options and your future plans.

This is your section for discussing all the financial implications of retirement and resignation, whether you are currently retired or considering your future options. This section is primarily aimed at personal financial planning- discussion of the wider policy changes to police pensions can be found here.

This topic is for discussing all the issues surrounding retirement, including A19.

This section is to support member of police civilian staff who are faced with redundancy and career changes and to help them find the best way forward.

Hello, What is the notice period that a Police officer has to give to resign?

After 8 years in the police force I decided to apply for another job with the local council and I have been offered the position.It will mean the same pay, 11 mins from home and not the 1 hour commute each way, permanent position and 60/40 office based. The reason I applied was to re address my work and home life balance having an 8 week and 3 year old sons. I now have the dilemma of leaving the police service and is the grass always greener on the other side? I'm struggling with postives at this time to remain in the career that I wanted so badly!! The plan when I started was to go on cid but after seeing them in action or lack of it just waiting for al…

Hi all, I've applied to join the police but am very confused regarding the current pension arrangements. As a new joiner would you be put in the 2006 scheme? What are the (very basic) key points of this? Is there some 2015 ammendment? I just want to make 100% sure the pension I'm walking away from isn't better! (I very much doubt it is...!)

Hi all, New to the site and after your thoughts. I left the Met after 7 and a half years a little over 2 months ago. At the time it felt right although it was with a heavy heart. However after just a couple of months I am regretting the decision massively. I suppose the advice I need is around rejoining. Has anyone done it? I was in the Met but live in Surrey and would be interested in applying for a role there. My only concern is a knee injury I sustained off duty around 3 years ago that would be on my med record and they may reject on this basis. I left originally as I was frustrated by lack of promotion and just got a bit fed up of the job in general but the gras…

I joined in Sept 1998 and have been working part time since 2004. I'm hoping to leave in the next few years after completing about 16 years. If I do when would I be able to start claiming my pension? Thanks.

https://www.facebook.com/nic.spencer11/posts/10152008158347322 Here are my reasons for quitting after 10 years. My resignation letter. Enjoy all. Share, like, disagree, comment. Whatever you want! Nicola Sargant A/Detective Sergeant Eltham LPT 29th March 2014 Dear Inspector *****, I am writing to you formally, to issue notice of my intention to resign from the Metropolitan Police Service. I would like to point out before I go any further, that this is not a decision I have taken lightly. I have gone through several emotions and scenarios prior to making my final decision in submitting this letter to you. I have deliberated this for quite some time with my …

Hi Guys, I am joining the Met this month and have an existing pension with a former company which I have converted into a private pension. Is it possible to transfer the pension into the Police Pension Scheme 2006? Thanks, Ant

Help needed please… The facts/figures; My partner is 49….. He will retire when 55… I am guessing a final salary of say 45,000 At 55 it will also be 35 years service in the police… I keep finding all sorts of information on the web…..they make his annual pension at between 23,000 and 30,000… For examples sake…lets say 25,000 (but if anyone can help me work out the correct amount that would be great) What I cannot seem to find out is the lump sum amounts…. 1. If he commutes a quarter…what is the lump sum and what is the annual pension? 2. If he commutes half….what is the lump sum and what is the annual pension? 3. If he commutes…