Steve, your a classic mate.
What if the partner isn't cute?
Steve, your a classic mate.
What if the partner isn't cute?
Originally Posted by Ashley Mayne
Well lets see, lights off and a good imagination.............
Seriously Ashley, if she has a good heart
Ashley, how shallow do you think i am????
In all seriousness, i thank you highly for the posts i have read in all the threads, you have a great deal of caring and you show it to those you help. Keep up the great work, thanks
You are most welcome , mate.
I hope I can pass my knowledge on to anyone willing to learn. They just have to sometimes put up with my banter too. See you in the chit chat.
Steven;
We all have to keep our sense of humor; it's what gets me through some rough days. Keep posting, I enjoy reading the posts here.
It makes me so happy to hear about more and more females becoming PI's...
One would think a PI is your typical male Sherlock Holmes or Dick Tracy...
Not anymore....
WOO HOO!
You go girls!
Hi Everyone:
Relevant to some of the discussion on this thread, I posted the following information that might shed some light on payscales, etc.
http://www.payscale.com/salary-surve...16535/fid-6886
Median Salary By State
For Job=Private Detective or Investigator
Median Salary By State
For Job=Private Detective or Investigator
MedianRangeAverage
Narrow in by: Company Type, Size, City, Experience, Skills, Gender, Degrees, More...
Florida (4036) $27,140
California (2844) $36,000
Texas (2453) $33,430
Illinois (1643) $35,850
Michigan (1501) $24,180
Massachusetts (1170) $33,770
New York (926) $32,280
Georgia (861) $32,880
Compare your own State in your Personal PayScale Report
As an additional comment to those of you who are really serious about becoming a licensed PI, I would suggest that you look into working a few years as a claims adjuster or investigator for one of the insurance carriers in your area. Although, as I look back over the years, I would not hesitate to being extremely open and flexible to relocating to the company that will give you the greatest amount of education in the shortest period of time.
Some of you may have seen recent posts I have made concerning this occupation. I can promise you that the knowledge and experience you gain as an adjuster or SIU investigator will enhance your skills profile and build a better foundation for you to stand on. Above all else, take a look at the salary base. The best part is, as I did back in the 70's, I worked part-time as a PI for several agencies while working full time as an adjuster. Those years paid off for me today. I work for several insurance carriers as a field claims examiner only because many know me from being a former adjuster and SIU fraud investigator with a national insurance carrier. Believe me, once you establish yourself and your credibility, your job in becoming a PI will generate a very nice income. You won't get rich but you won't be poor either.
Food for thought!
John Lacher
California
Average Salary By State
For Job=Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
MedianRangeAverage
Narrow in by: Company Type, Size, City, Experience, Skills, Gender, Degrees, More...
California (18305) 46997
Texas (12787) 39635
Illinois (10923) 41839
New York (10432) 50303
Florida (7739) 39669
Pennsylvania (7396) 40992
Georgia (6772) 36254
Connecticut (4353) 44828
I just received my starter package and hope to do well in this field. Any comments or or ideas are welcome. Thanks and have a great week.
I just wanted to say I think it's GREAT more women are entering the PI field.
GOOD FOR US!!
Kathy
Does anyone have any knowledge of references I can utilize once I start the academic criteria and testing portions to become a full fledge member of ipiu?
Thanks Donna and Mary for words of encouragement. I will start my day viewing "View Active Topics" from the main forum. I am a newbie trying to figure how to continue using the forum for posting. Thanks for answering this question for me.
I am getting my fingerprints done today by the local Police station. Already had my photos taken, and will complete the rest of the packet this week. Look forward to the good, the bad, and the ugly. Wish me luck!