1.1 Making the Decision

Part One – Standing for Election
(Section 1: Making the Decision)

Go back to Getting Into Guernsey Politics

Before we start: Register to vote
Is this blog for me?

What does it take to be a Guernsey politician?
Have I got the skills?
Do I know enough?
Am I ready to do it?
Couldn’t I be more effective on the outside?
How much can I achieve?

Am I old enough?
Can I afford it?
Can I cope with the stresses?
What if I need a reasonable adjustment?

What’s the time commitment like?
Will I be able to keep working?
What will it mean for my family?
What will it mean for my health?

What are the risks?
Should I be worried about skeletons in my closet?
But what if it’s me in the closet?
Will I be employable afterwards?
Can I make a career out of this?

What if I don’t have a thick enough skin?
Does it matter if I’m not from Guernsey?

What is the hardest thing I will ever have to do?

What if I really can’t do this right now?

When do I have to make my decision?
Why did you do it?

Go on to Section 1.2: Getting Elected