I'm Thinking of Working for the CIA. Good idea or No?

Whatkind of jobs?

It depends really. My sister was offered a job by DHS.

She turned it down for personal reasons.

It all depends upon what you wish to do and what you wish to not do.

The California Immigrant Agency?

Do you know spanish? are you a bigot?


Its questions like these you need to ask yourself now before you get into trouble.

Here's a description of one of the jobs that interested me:

Economic Analyst

The CIA's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) seeks economists to assess foreign economic policies and foreign financial issues - licit as well as illicit - that affect US security interests. They work closely with political, leadership and military analysts throughout the Intelligence Community in producing current and longer-term intelligence products. There is a particular need for country/regional economists with strong backgrounds on East Asia, the Middle East and South Asia, and for specialists in international banking systems, financial markets, financial transactions, financial instruments, and energy. Economic analysts will also assess illicit financial activities, including networks used by terrorist and criminal groups, financing and procurement of weapons of mass destruction, money laundering and corruption among foreign governments and companies.

Agency analysts are encouraged to maintain and broaden professional ties through academic study, contacts and attendance at professional meetings. They may also choose to pursue additional studies in fields relevant to their areas of responsibility. Opportunities exist for foreign travel, language training, analytic and management training, and assignments in other offices in the Agency and throughout the US Government.

The Criminal Idiot Agency?

Why?

The economics end is not my cup of tea, but if this interests you as does that type of analytical work and writing, then go for it.

Are you coming back here in a while to give us some news?

They do alot of good things. You should apply.

I have thought about working for the GOVT in the past.

Alas i dont speak Arabic, Farsi, Punjab, Russian Etc, so the jobs availible are pretty shitty.

Maybe in a few years.

Guess i should keep my datalog on you all upto date.

Any of you Kuffars fancy giving me Arabic or Punjab lessons?

Here are the requirements:

Minimum requirements: Candidates with a bachelor's or a master's degree in economics, finance, business administration, international management, or economic crimes management or a related area, with a strong concentration on international finance, banking or international business are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a strong macroeconomic background, excellent financial analysis skills and analytical skills, and foreign area expertise will also be considered. Foreign language capability is desired. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale is required. Competitive candidates typically will have higher GPAs, relevant experience, and strong oral expression and writing skills, including the demonstrated ability to write concise prose.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

And here's another one I might consider:

Military Analyst:

The CIA's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) is looking for candidates to serve as military analysts. We have particular needs for country/regional specialists on East Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia but also have openings for specialists on Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Military analysts support US policymakers by evaluating the conventional and unconventional weapons systems, defense resources, war-fighting capabilities, intentions, doctrine, and war-fighting of foreign governments, terrorists, and insurgency groups. They can also look at such political-military issues as peacekeeping activities, denial and deception, regional security arrangements, and bilateral and multilateral arms control and nonproliferation regimes and diplomatic negotiations.

Agency analysts are encouraged to maintain and broaden professional ties through academic study, contacts, and attendance at professional meetings. Analysts may also choose to pursue additional studies in fields relevant to their areas of responsibility. Opportunities exist for foreign travel, language training, analytic and management training, and assignments in other offices in the Agency and throughout the US Government.

They do get the best drugs...

So they basically want somebody for a desk job data analyst who investigates money laundry, bank accounts and weird monetary transactions, and its desired they can speak something other than english.

BORING!

The reason I ask the question here is because I know that many people might be hesitant to work for "Big Brother". But I feel that maybe they actually do some good work. And it would certainly be exciting too.

Fuck yeah, thats better.

There are other jobs in the Clandestine Service that involve working overseas a lot. I'm not sure if I want to commit to spending most of my time overseas-- I've already done that.

So my secret interest in economics is now known.

Of course they do some good work, they dont all sit around jerking off to russian spies and smoking afghani opium.

I would bet, they save americans lives all the time and we never hear about it, i would bet some dodgy as fuck shit happens though.

They make choices which generally result in some crazy arab islamist fuck getting a laser guided bomb up his ass.

Fine by me, less religion in the world is a good thing, especially less islam.

Religion has its uses for the CIA though, how better to control people than to convince them they are doing gods work.

As for serious talk about the drugs, heh, i have allways been convinced the CIA have more control over the global drug market than we are told, the drugs trade allows them to generate revenue to fund dictatorships and violence in tinpot countries, money to fund a group of sepratists in some african nation isnt exactly going to look good on some paperwork in the senate.

Are you certain you are really crazy?

You sound like someone who might be familiar with The Crimes of Mena. I have been researching it lately-- AMAZING STUFF!

That i actually doubt, i would imagine everybody has a peice of the jigsaw and you are kept away from people who have the other peices.

With clearance comes clarity.

They dont let know the lowlifes know what they are investigating.

I think its probably a case of, do what you are told, stick to your training and keep your head down, you fuck up, you dont get a choice where you are assigned, you fuck up more than once, you get stuck in an office.

LOL, not sure i follow?

No idea what that is, but i will look into it, im just guessing because its how i would probably run the CIA if i were in charge.

They probably operate better if less people high up are actually aware of whats going on, i dont think you can protect the goverment if the goverment knows everything you get upto, politicians are known to talk about, or indeed get involved in scandels.

All it takes is for some high on coke fat cat to blag something to some high class prostitute who is taking backhanders from some foreign spy, and some bad shit goes down on a military op when some crazies know something its coming before they should.

Dont get me wrong i dont trust the CIA in the slightest, id imagine as a civie if i ever acidentally got in the way walking down the street they could probably cover up my death and nobody would be any the wiser, but i do have imense respect for what i perceive to be one of the hardest and most dedicated jobs anybody ever does..inteligence work.

What attracts me to the idea of ever working for the gov is the notion that i am slightly more important to tptb than the sheep, and the nice financial insentive, seems like a stable job.

If i was paid 50k+ a year to listen to some radio communication and keep my mouth shut about what i hear and report to my superior, i dont think i would have a problem with it.

Maybe most people would have a hard time switching off that humanity if they find out something bad, im sure i would too, but i think i appreciate the bigger picture more than most.

easy job to to .. first of all corruption layers will be everywhere in financial asset management layers in bussineses and goveernment every where . ..all asset managers in banks and government are ponzi schemes in the works. fancy bookkeeping hides them til they collapse on thier own useless asses one day. Simply think Enron and wallstreet meltdowns from runs on stocks and bans too.. on a global scale. and countries and bussinesses havw drunk sailors in charge in global tax payers money, and bussiness assets ...just looking to buy future votes or get future bussiness after pay offs. .. nuff said. . . .

When they do the background check on you..They will find you post here. you are OTD

Wonderful idea if you wish to serve Satan.

Make sure you put down GLP as a reference on your application

No one can tell you what is right or wrong for YOU, OP.

The only thing that anyone can do is offer advice from their own perspective or judge you in a positive or negative way.

YOU are the one that has the ability to cross-reference your skills, abilities, fears, motivation with your short, medium and long-term goals.

Look at your education, experience, goals, family (if that is a consideration) and decide what is best for you in life.

It may be the CIA or digging ditches, but INVESTIGATE, RESEARCH, Talk to people in whatever field that CURRENTLY work in it or are retired so that you are TRULY making and informed decision.

Good Luck to you and let us know what happens!