The very term "private investigator" brings to mind those classic characters you see in books and movies like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.Human mind has always had a fascination for mystery and crime which is why all ages and all cultures had their own private detectives like Poirot, Holmes and Miss Marple in the UK, Jules Maigret in France, Philip Marlowe and Sam Spade in the United States.Their stories excited the readers who waited for more and more from these heroes and heroines.Even children had their own private detectives like the pretty little Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Famous Five who knowingly or unknowingly became part of several adventures and solved various mysteries.Though the basic job of a real private investigator is more or less the same as these fictional characters, their own life and time are spent in very different ways.The collection of information, the chase, the process of connecting the clues and finding the proof are more or less the same.However, while the fictional characters enjoy the glamour and excitement associated to their job, the real investigators' life is not as glamorous and wonderful.Most part of their time is spent in waiting for things to happen, for clues, for information and mostly in following people.Many youngsters, falling for the excitement and glamour they find in the books and movies, choose the career of a private investigator, often to feel disappointed later.While they see their heroes chasing international spies and serial killers and crossing the boundaries to get them, the actual cases that might come to them would be divorce, child custody, local insurance thefts and so on.Most common clients are some of the suspicious spouses, insurance companies and lawyers who require proof against their opponents.Money is another hurdle you might come across.Many hours are wasted waiting for a client to come to you, mainly because of the competition in the field and because it takes time for you to establish yourself in the field and gain the trust of the public.Less clients means less income and you might have to drag yourself to work for some time until you succeed in your first few cases.Another main contrast you'll find is in the way the authorities communicate with you.You might see the local police cooperating with or even seeking out the help of the popular private investigator in the book or movie whereas this might be far from the real.Most often you'd find yourself competing with the local authorities before the public and the media and in many cases you fail because you don't have the latest technology for your aid.And sometimes you are made to wait long time to get clearance for such equipments such as a gun.Despite these adversities you find many people choosing the career of a private investigator, sometimes to enjoy the thrill and sometimes for pure financial reasons and sometimes to kill time.Former police officials, military investigators and lawyers often choose private investigation as their new job after retirement.Though private investigation is a lot different from what is depicted in fiction it still attracts people to it.There are investigation courses that you could join but when it comes to actual chase for criminals, what you need most is a strong sense of justice, perseverance, patience and courage.
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