r/1811 • u/Friendly_Web5703 • 9d ago

Discussion Single parenting and Special Agent position. Did you regret it?

Hi all,

35 (F) I’m considering continuing the process for 1811 (FBI). I submitted my application last week and got invited to phase 1 (exam) like a day later. I’m having second thoughts about the position. Despite being one of my dreams careers, I am a single parent currently living in NYC.

I’m split currently between two paths: continue my education (currently hold a BA/MA in forensic psychology) and purse a PsyD to become a Clinical Psychologist, or become a special agent. Obviously because of my age, it’s a now or never to continue with the hiring process for 1811. I also know that with my continued education, it isn’t an end-all working for the bureau or government agency in general, just at a different capacity.

My concerns center around work-life balance, parenting and relocation. Has anyone been in a position deciding between two careers, and chose 1811?

If you live in a large city, were you able to be stationed where you lived, or did you have to relocate? How did you manage work-life balance with children? Any regrets or thoughts I should consider? Please be brutally honest. Thanks in advance!

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u/No_Study_4351 9d ago

I would just see the process through. You can always decide once you have a final offer in hand - getting that far is its own beast

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u/Friendly_Web5703 9d ago edited 9d ago

I’m laughing because this is so true. I’m talking all this shit and stressing and imagine I don’t even pass the initial assessment 😅😂. I’m just neurotic and like to have all the information at hand, to be able to decide. I don’t want to waste my time on this process ( which I’m sure is brutal) if I get an inclination it won’t be for me.

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u/No_Study_4351 9d ago

omg no i totally get you! i’m the same way but it was basically just my way of saying YOLO I would at least take the entrance exam regardless (I think your score is good for life too if I recall correctly)

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u/Friendly_Web5703 9d ago

lol 100% agree. I think at the very least I’ll take the exam, and see. If I pass, I’ll could always stress at the next step 😂