Originally Posted by shamu
Well, this is a great, uplifting thread. So I should get back on active duty, and pass gas over one of them -stan countries and eat a bigger box lunch... and get a good retirement? Anyone one know how to get on with DEA, FBI, Customs or ICE?
I would suggest using more data points than just this thread before making career decisions. If you need me to pay for your retirement, then yes, the Federal Gov't is the way to go. They will never go bankrupt as long as those of us in the private sector are paying taxes. I am fully able to take care of myself. I fund my own retirement as SWA has no company retirement.
Some are displeased with there jobs/careers/ lives ets. I am on the other end of the spectum though. All is great. I would not have dreamed of doing anything other than aviation. Life is what you make of it...no body owes you anything. Shoot for the stars...the moon ain't a bad consolation prize. Hope the following links are helpful. Oh, don't forget about Air Traffic Control (+/- $100k, +retirement)
DEA
http://www.dea.gov/job/agent/page-01.htm
FBI
http://www.fbi.gov/employment/faq.htm
ICE
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/news/new...rest031705.htm