The Truth About The Private Investigators Profession

On the surface becoming a Private investigator looks like a glamorous job that is just one exciting move after another. The reality is that it can be a very exciting job, but most of the time you're in paperwork, research, interviews, or you're stalking a mark for your client to get proof of their wrong doings.If you get past the fantasy of what a PI's job really is, you'll likely make it to the next level where the fun starts. Most people enter this field thinking it will be something else. They put way too much stock into the television fantasy of the investigator model. If you go in expecting that 90% fun 10% work, then you will be severely disappointed. The reality is that it is more like 80% work 20% play- but the work for the serious PI IS PLAY.Private investigators are often hired by private citizens to resolve a problem that they feel will require proof. Before going to a lawyer, or perhaps after meeting with their lawyer and him/her telling them they need proof o r the case has no merit they hire an investigator to do the leg work of getting the proof they need. The PI can reach out to his/her network of resources and often may have a small team of people who all work together on cases in different capacities.They can't break the law like you see on television with planting bugs or hiding in trees to get pictures (there are peeping tom laws that protect citizens), but they often have some cleaver ways to get those photos or that proof they need to help their client prosecute the defendant.Some private investigators work for lawyers as well. If you've ever watched the television show "Matlock" then you've seen this concept in play. Although a bit dramatized this is actually something many lawyers do. Networking lawyers and PI professionals is just smart business. Many people actually hire on retainer Private investigators much like the hire lawyers. When they need a PI many lawyers can recommend at least one PI in their network!Any su ccessful Private investigator will have a fortified network of associates they depend on and that depend on them. Having a lawyer contact, a friend in public records, and any other resources they will need can only make their work more efficient. They help you and you help them when they need it. You can also hire people in a "paid" network of associates much like you'd have a lawyer on retainer you can have any other resource professional on retainer or simply on Rolodex when you need them.