Working at the FBI

[Reckoner]

Would you turn down a position if the pay was low (mid 30s or so)? Especially in a high cost area like DC?

 

[tweakmm]

I don't think I'd jive too well with the whole culture honestly.

 

[Ika]

If you had the chance to get a much better paying job, yes.

 

[ultimatebob]

Yep. Not only is the pay bad, but the bureaucracy at the FBI will probably drive you insane.

 

[Kyanzes]

If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

 

[Nebor]

You would be living in poverty making $35k a year in DC. The only thing that would set you apart from the masses of poor there is that you'd have a gun.

In fact, $35k isn't nearly enough to be a FBI agent anywhere in this country. Consider the fact that you'll be working more than 40 hours a week, might have to move around, have to have nice clothes to wear to work, etc.

I don't see how we can justify paying these guys $35k a year, IMO they should start at $50k and be able to hit ~$95k within 5-8 years.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

Intelligence Analyst, GS-7 level

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: Nebor
You would be living in poverty making $35k a year in DC. The only thing that would set you apart from the masses of poor there is that you'd have a legally owned gun.

Fixed 🙂

 

[everman]

It depends on what you want to do and you need to start somewhere. But you might be better off starting as a cop if the pay is significantly more, then get into the FBI later at a higher pay grade.

<-- doesn't know what he's talking about but it sounds good.

 

[her209]

I wouldn't.

 

[ThatComputerDude]

I would rather keep my higher paying job. I would want to work for the FBI but that pay is too low.

 

[Ayah]

Not worth it

 

[ScottFern]

Did you ask them how often promotions are handed out for your specific position?

 

[potato28]

Any better options?

 

[ed0ggyd0gg]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Yep. Not only is the pay bad, but the bureaucracy at the FBI will probably drive you insane.

:thumbsup:

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: potato28
Any better options?

Being an assistant manager at a grocery store, getting paid the same crap money, and not having bank robbers shoot at you?

 

[homercles337]

Deny. $35K for DC?! No way.

 

[Kyanzes]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

Intelligence Analyst, GS-7 level

You should check on the possible benefits you would be eligible to receive at the department. I suspect there's more to it than the $35K.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

Intelligence Analyst, GS-7 level

You should check on the possible benefits you would be eligible to receive at the department. I suspect there's more to it than the $35K.

Here's a listing of the benefits Text

 

[DainBramaged]

Think about it, you could investigate lots of cool alien invasions not to mention you would get to meet Mulder.

 

[madeupfacts]

30 is low?

 

[Kyanzes]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

Intelligence Analyst, GS-7 level

You should check on the possible benefits you would be eligible to receive at the department. I suspect there's more to it than the $35K.

Here's a listing of the benefits Text

It looks interesting enough, the early retirement is quite nice, and they would pay for the travel expenses and whatnot. Why don't you give it a try? Is there anything you could bring up against it aside from the payment? How old are you anyway? If you are young, you could build a nice career there at the FBI it seems. Promotion ftw.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

Intelligence Analyst, GS-7 level

You should check on the possible benefits you would be eligible to receive at the department. I suspect there's more to it than the $35K.

Here's a listing of the benefits Text

It looks interesting enough, the early retirement is quite nice, and they would pay for the travel expenses and whatnot. Why don't you give it a try? Is there anything you could bring up against it aside from the payment? How old are you anyway? If you are young, you could build a nice career there at the FBI it seems. Promotion ftw.

I'm 24

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

Intelligence Analyst, GS-7 level

You should check on the possible benefits you would be eligible to receive at the department. I suspect there's more to it than the $35K.

Here's a listing of the benefits Text

It looks interesting enough, the early retirement is quite nice, and they would pay for the travel expenses and whatnot. Why don't you give it a try? Is there anything you could bring up against it aside from the payment? How old are you anyway? If you are young, you could build a nice career there at the FBI it seems. Promotion ftw.

I'm 24

So have you actually been offered a job? It's a pretty lengthy and difficult process to get hired, from what I've heard; there's lots of competition.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
If that's what I wanted to do then I would most certainly not turn down the offer. What kind of job are we talking about btw?

Intelligence Analyst, GS-7 level

You should check on the possible benefits you would be eligible to receive at the department. I suspect there's more to it than the $35K.

Here's a listing of the benefits Text

It looks interesting enough, the early retirement is quite nice, and they would pay for the travel expenses and whatnot. Why don't you give it a try? Is there anything you could bring up against it aside from the payment? How old are you anyway? If you are young, you could build a nice career there at the FBI it seems. Promotion ftw.

I'm 24

So have you actually been offered a job? It's a pretty lengthy and difficult process to get hired, from what I've heard; there's lots of competition.

I received a Conditional Offer, I still have to go through a Background Investigation/Polygraph.