New Member Welcome Tips

[admin]

For most of your questions, there are tons of good stuff to be found on the forums! Here are a few links that might be a good starting point. They paint a good picture of the forum rules, membership levels, and what IPIU has to offer its members.

First time here? Haven't posted any comments?
Click here: Newcomer? Do this FIRST! (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5008)

For Forum Rules: Click Here: Forum Rules Topic Link (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=18125#post18125)

For Membership Levels: Click Here: Membership Levels Topic Link (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3285)

For IPIU Benefits Information: Click Here: IPIU Benefits Topic Link (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=625)

If you have registered for a User Name and password, begin exploring the topic titles in the Trainee Forum:
Click Here: Trainee Forum Link (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6)



Glad to have you aboard!

[Jeff Creedon]

Thanks for the links. I couldn't find some that I was looking for last night.

[Barbara Holtzman -]

Originally posted by Jeff Creedon
Thanks for the links. I couldn't find some that I was looking for last night.

Yeah. It's hard to tell I actually have a life, I'm spending so much time here. But I'm bookmarking this page, becasue I've been lost so many times, I am definitely keeping this little "map."

Thanks.

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha!


Don't feel bad I got lost many times before. It takes a while to adjust to the many forums provided. You are doing great and have yourself a wonderful evening....


Aloha,


Sunya:)

[Shiela M Hargett]

Jeepers I think I'm getting the hang of this. I learn more and more every day.

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

The process of learning is the key to a better future. (I think!) Have a wonderful weekend.............



Aloha,


Sunya:)

[Clinton Hendricks]

Sunya,

Each time I spend time in the forums I learn a great deal of information. I have to learn to schedule my time because my wife is getting a little lonely because of the time I spend on the computer. It's great to love to read but it is also great for my wife to love me.

I have a delima, which one I love more!

Clinton,

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

I hear you loud and clear my hubby thinks the same all the time. I found balance in my life now everything is hunky dory.......

Aloha,



Sunya:)

[Clinton Hendricks]

Sunya,

You found a way to do both. Just a little hint, just give me a little hint.

Thanks,

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Ok! here's the hint spend time w/ your wife. Read, watch a movie, and have dinner, then jump on the computer read and respond, then go back to your wife and spend more time, then go back and fourth and you will have two satisfied people. Your wife and IPIU. But make sure you rest and don't get burnt out.

NOTE: Priority first is You, Family & Then Work.

WHY: You are important and have to be OK! w/ self first in order to have peace of mind. If you are happy everyone will be happy, then family. You will be a better person when it comes to family, and finally work.

This seems to work for me, but again everyone is different...Have a great evening......:)




Aloha,



Sunya:cool:

[Clinton Hendricks]

Sunya,

I asked and I received. Very elegantly said. I agree, everybody aren't the same but everybody can learn something from everybody.

It is my opinon that we must pursue our dreams and the rest will fellow. My dream is to become a better person in everyway I can. This includes being a great husband and learning to include my wife in my life. I don't always find that easy but the enjoyment I get from it when I accomplish it, is more then money!

You have been around a while and I look forward to enjoyable conversations in the future.

Thanks,
Clinton

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha! Clinton,

You are welcome! I either experienced this in my life or it was something that was taught to me by other friends.

In the long-run it was worth it and I hope you enjoy life to the fullest. Have a great day and yes! we will talk soon........


Aloha,



Sunya

:)

[Glenn N Klipp]

Clinton, enjoy married life. Do not ignore her, and do treat her as though she is very special (which I imagine she is). Don't blow it like I did.:(

[Clinton Hendricks]

Glenn,

It is good to know that with commitment to the process I can have a successful marrage and a great career as a Private Investigator. My main focus right now is to try whatever I can to be happy and to be happy with my wife in my life. I guess it's the newly wed thing that has a grip on me right now. All good things come in time I guess.

Anyway thanks for your kinds words and I will take the advice knowing that there is always a way to work things out though a little investigation.

Thanks Again,
Clinton

[Glenn N Klipp]

Anytime, my friend, any time.:)

[Glenn N Klipp]

It has been said that the more one reads the forums and various posts, the more one learns. This is indubitably true. As I read some of my early posts, I cannot help but inwardly chuckle at some of the questions. It is also very true that good things come to those who wait.

[Clinton Hendricks]

What I'm I talking about. Well I was just thinking that right now I have the opportunity to get involved. This is my time to dig in and get what is there for me. I know more will come as I go but it's just so exciting to dig in and find those gems. I read the forums to just get it. I mean I just go looking for the treasures and you know what they say about a box of chocolates, you never know what you gonna get.

For all the guys that are new at this like myself, dig in. Invest some time and maybe we might be working with one another somewhere on this great planet of ours. There is much to discover and even more to share.

Wait, Wait a minute, that sounds too good. What is going on here? Just a while ago I was just beginning to discover this world of investigations. I better make sure I don't miss anything, so let me get back on my trail of forums and crack this case of becoming a real Investigator!

Lets talk,
Clinton

[William K. Winiker]

Thanks for all the advice and direction...Especially about finding the balance in your life between work and your married life.
I found that I was trying to spend so much time with my wife to make sure she knows she is a priority for me I've neglected I.P.I.U. I talked to her about it and she was very understanding. Life is great when the cylinders are all firing in order!!!

Thanks again,

Badge 6710
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[Maurice Hopkins]

I sent in my CRW and it was confirmed that it was received by your office, so why hasn't my access level in the forums been upgraded yet? I also sent of my fingerprints. photo identication package, and the rest of my forms, so I would like to know if you can upgrade my level asap..

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha!

Send them an email re: your upgrade.



Mahalo,:)

[Geoff Gibbs]

Now that everyone is talking about it, I really haven't realized the amount of time I spend here.

When there so much information time doesn't seem to matter, but I must not forget about family.

Got to watch out for that balance.


Thanks Sunya

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha!


YOUR WELCOME

NO PROBLEM

Enjoy your evening...........



Mahalo,:)

[Maurice Hopkins]

I just wanted ot tell you thank you for the tip, I sent the information to them.

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha!


I'm glad to help you
ANYTIME


:) :D :cool:

[Gregory Almas]

it took me awhile to get around to but i finnaly found the way theres alot of info in here

[Cynthia Ford]

Originally posted by Gregory Almas
it took me awhile to get around to but i finnaly found the way theres alot of info in here We have actually lost some very new members on their first day of getting trained. They refuse to invest the time to become skilled at our forum software, which is used at over a million websites worldwide.

The private investigator for this century must become proficient at the tools of the Internet and how thousands use the forum and technology to obtain information.

[John D Tremblay]

It's suprising to me to hear that prospective PI's just starting out, don't have the patience to take the time and learn the site. It's not that difficult, and what would they think that PI work is all about? PATIENCE!!!! It's sad to know that good people may have been lost. But the rest of us will be here and reading and learning and reading and navigating, and did I mention reading?
Good luck and patience to all;
John D. Tremblay

[Sunya N. Nardo--]

Aloha!


I'm sad to hear that we lost some new members I hope they come back and give us a chance to assist them. Who said it was going to be easy, no task is easy without hard work and PATIENCE............


Happy Holidays......................:)

[Judd]

Thanks a lot, the tips you give me were perfect.

[Clinton Hendricks]

Geoff,

I can relate to your comment about not forgetting family. I found myself just lost in all the forums and just enjoying myself so much that at times I found myself alone. I mean I would turn around and everyone was asleep.

Hello, wakeup, don't forget family. I now have a new respect for what I love and what I love to do!

Happy Holidays, Everyone!
Clinton:)

[Lynette Helsel -]

I am enjoying the forum much! I can hardly wait to begin a job.
I am waiting for my test package in the mail. The holidays are great but waiting is hard. I am patient though. It is fun being able to communicate this way.


Happy New Year to all!

Lynette S Helsel

[Clinton Hendricks]

Lynette,

Welcome aboard and in time you will be joining in on some of our most interesting subjects. Its a great deal of fun in the forums and I'm sure you will continue to enjoy them.

Just let us know what you think after you have read some of the threads and believe me we will let you know what we think. All in good fun and information. Look forword to reading your post.

Clinton

[Maurice Hopkins]

Welcome :

Hopefully you will take advantage of the benefits that we all have gotten from the forms. I found it to be a very good information bank, with friendly and helpful individuals to assist you. I think you will also find it to be a very beneficial site.

[G. Jean Davis]

The main thing you men have to remember>>>>> COMMUNICATION is number one. If you have that with your family>> all else will fall into place.

We women do understand things if we are allowed to be included in them. Let us walk beside you and not behind you.

Just a comment to help you guys along with your wives.(and wives with husbands also) We want you all to stay happy. http://www.clipart-directory.com/clipart/rose/tn_abc053.gif

[Linda Brown -]

I know what you are talking about but nothing is ever easy. My husband is newly disabled (7 months now) and recieves no benefits. I am trying to make ends meet on 15 hours a week at my current job. I want very much to go ahead and get my manual, test and badge so I can start at least some part time jobs but the funds are just not available. (I also have an 11 year old in school who need just about everything) The only advise I can offer is:
1. do something to make you happy
2. never let your loved ones down

Thanks to all who are responsible for these forums. They have helped me to keep my sanity.

Good luck to everyone. God bless.

[Julia Ann Stewart]

Originally posted by Linda Tinker
I want very much to go ahead and get my manual, test and badge so I can start at least some part time jobs but the funds are just not available. There is so much you can learn at the forums with your free Level 1 Access, including free website forums tools training, free email help with privacy tools at yahoo, free discussions on what your future processing can be like in the Trainee Forums, and most of all establishing friendships that can turn into long term allies in your future career.

Then when you are ready, you can pursue union membership with our new 1-2 step online express program.

[Linda Brown -]

Thanks Julia for your words of encouragement. It is very much appreciated. I agree...there is alot to learn right here and I spend every minute I can roaming around all the forums that I can.

[Mary A Young -]

The new express membership is the greatest thing! I got paid today so will be taking out my membership tomorrow!

I have said it before, but it is worth repeating: IPIU has done a tremendous job of thinking through everything in these forums to help us become successful. All we have to do is spend time here. My Mantra: Read to learn, and post. :D

Mary

[Lynette Helsel -]

Thumbs up to IPIU! It is still more practice for me in getting to know my way around the forums. I just recieved my papers to order my badge and I have signed the COE's and I definitely will frame a copy in the near future to read on demand.
I could not be more excited getting started with this work soon.
As far as the "male" aspect of conversation!! Ladies I know it is hard,very hard and trying on the female nervous system but>>>>. as a widow (15 years) I can tell you it is a lonely place out here. Remember life is a gift no matter how hard it becomes. You can never take back a moment of life that is gone. Iwill always wish for that time with my husband. We were young. I was only 29 years old. It was a vehicle incident that took his life after we had just had a huge argument. You can never go back!!!!!!

[G. Jean Davis]

So very sorry for the loss of your husband. You are very brave and I wish for you to find much happiness in your future.

Thanks for the encouraging words for all.

[Lynette Helsel -]

Thank-you!! I have my 15 year old daughter who reminds me of him daily. She is wonderful. She was being nursed at only 14 months old then. She looks so much like her dad and even does exactly the same peculiar actions sometimes he did and makes me LOL . She just made a jesture a few days ago and I thought (Ralph) was standing there doing it. That is just one of the supernatural---amazing qualities that come through....

[G. Jean Davis]

You know your husband has always been with you. He watches over you two and keeps you safe. Our loved ones are never truly gone, they remain in our hearts.

[Lynette Helsel -]

Thanks for those blessed thoughts. I know him and my dad both are. My dad went to be with the Lord 8 months before a week before Christmas and 4months after Courtney was born in 88. It always seems like yesterday.
Have a great day! See ya in the forums.

[G. Jean Davis]

You are more than welcome.

God Bless you and your family. :)

[James L Parmenter -]

THanks for the info here, I read where someone was book marking this page, why cluture up your PC with cookies? what i did was write down the thread # in this case 3189 and later, if i need to use the search option to find the thread i want, hope this helps........

[Melanie Adams]

Thanks for the tip list. It certainly has made my introduction to this site much easier!

[Petra Post]

The main thing you men have to remember>>>>> COMMUNICATION is number one. If you have that with your family>> all else will fall into place.

We women do understand things if we are allowed to be included in them. Let us walk beside you and not behind you.

Just a comment to help you guys along with your wives.(and wives with husbands also) We want you all to stay happy. http://www.clipart-directory.com/clipart/rose/tn_abc053.gif

Jean,
I hear you... that sounds like part of a poem, I once learned...

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead
Do not walk before me, for I may not follow
Do walk beside me and be my friend...

...and since I am guilty of spending too much time in front of my computer right now as well... I will get off and spend some time with my wonderful other half instead... you all take care, I will be back... ;)

[Linda Siniff]

:cool: Can someone help me? :o So much info and I don't know where to begin. I am interested in undercover,Criminal, dead beats, and Child Care investigations. I am so excited to get started but don't have a clue :confused:

[Denise Damazio]

Linda,

Go to the Introduction page first and introduce yourself. From there a moderator will advise you on what to do next. By the way, I am from Texas to and also a trainee. You will love these forums and the experienced PI's our a bundle of knowledge and so willing to help us all.

Good Luck in your new career!

Denise

[Daniel K Grubbs]

Priority first is You, Family & Then Work.

This is great advice. People lose sight of this in all walks of life. (I think those are usually the most anxious or unhappy.) I love reading posts from such seasoned individuals. Thank you.
Daniel K Grubbs

[Bradley P Watson]

That's right, take care of the family then Learn, Learn, Learn. Work is one thing my family dosen't mine I do, they like the things it brings. I also enjoy the time my family and I do spend together, Quality Time.

[Phyllis Maher]

Clinton,
Why not get your wife involved with you? Some day you will have your own agency. Even if she doesn't go out and actually do the PI work she sure would be handy in the office. This would teach her knowledge and understanding of the PI business and save you the extra funds of having to hire someone else down the line. :D Spend a few hours on here together it will be good for the both of you now and in the long run. You'll also be spending much more time together this way. Was that Newly wed ?............congrats to the both of you. Good luck now and forever.

Phyllis Maher

[Kelley Fagan]

Thank you for the links. This is my first day on the forums and they were very helpful. :D This is great!

[Kelley Fagan]

Hi James, just read your tip on how to save this page. I was thinking the same thing about cluttering my pc.
Thanks bunches.

[Mary Rose]

I've been upgraded to level 4 but now can't get into some of the lower level forums like new member benefits. What's up with that. I was wondering when the PI magazines will start arriving in my mail box? I've been a preferred member since April. Thanks,

[Frank Kirk]

I am still rather new to posting replys to the various forums,
but hopefully once a subject catches my eye, I will certainly
enjoy interacting more. Have a good day! Frank Kirk

[Mrs Carla Jume]

I found this forum to be very valuable and has great resources that break it down to the fine lines on what you need to do! I love it!