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Originally Posted by igneous  Yeah, I'm 24, so I really can't put off anything much longer. I'm about 50/50 between becoming a pilot and going into law enforcement. I'm trying to get into federal LE, which is a long process. The issues with being a pilot right now are the money, long time away from home, the amount of time it will take me to become a pilot from right now(no hours), and continuing to live at home in my 20's. My issues with LE are sort of similar, like the money(although some positions do pay quite well) but retirement is usually decent, the amount of work hours, and the risks of the job. Both positions are very interesting to me, which makes it even harder to choose... |
Good luck with your decision and just follow your heart. The pay is pretty good for most Fed LE jobs, not sure if you are looking at uniformed or special agent jobs though. The SA jobs are great if you can land one, and the retiree beenfits will be unbeatable. I am in the process for a fed gov't job so I know what you mean about the process. It is terribly long, but in the end everyone has to have that Top Sec clearance.
I might apply to a few more Fed LE jobs in October. I have to wait until then because that will be my 3-year mark since I made a stupid mistake. Live and learn!