Considering joining the FBI, looking for help with decision

Considering joining the FBI, looking for help with decision.?
I am considering joining the FBI, and wanted some opinions. This change, would be a considerable pay cut for me, but I am interrested in a more exciting/challenging career. A little background. I have a masters in Information Systems and about 7 years work experience. I am not worried about the physical aspect as I can easily meet the requirements on the website. My Concerns I want to make sure its not another boring office job in front of a computer etc. Its hard to find a good description of daily activities. I am a little concerned about the hours and travel becuase I have a wife an child. Would I be assigned to something computer related because of my degree/experience? Anyone have any information, or personal experiences from being a Special Agent? Do you think its worth it? thanks in advance
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http://911jobforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58 There is a fantastic site you can surf for relavent information. Yes, alot of it is paperwork, but you will also likely be out interviewing alot, maybe arresting some people now and then, testifying in court. The application process takes at best a year, and after that you will have to spend 21 weeks at Quantico training. Hours are long the first 10 years, and you need to be on call 24/7. You will have to move to a different FO at least 3 times in your career. Perhaps.......you don't have much control over that initially. You would likely be assigned to a counterterrorism squad since there is so much emphasis on that after 9/11, but you could do computers there. Good luck if you decide to do it. Yes it would be worth it. Oh on the PFT as well, you only have a few min rest between the events, so take that into consideration. EDIT- Get that eye exam worked out before you start as well, if you have any questions e-mail me, I may have a few more good links for you about Quantico and Agents.


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One of the first things you are told when applying for government employment is that they can assign you to where they can utilize you the best. This could be in a mundane position in front of a computer for 8 hrs. a day. This could involve picking up roots and being shipped across the nation in a rural area.