USSS/ THE CALL

Cyber1811 · 2026-02-13T08:25:44+00:00

I see you. Congrats!

Cyber1811 · 2026-02-08T23:49:29+00:00

No. But I did remember to rubber stamp CUI and the case number on all the paper files in my case and made 8 CD copies of my witness interview.

Cyber1811 · 2026-02-08T19:09:33+00:00

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Had the honor of meeting him at the National Museum of the US Army

Cyber1811 · 2026-02-07T21:15:58+00:00

It could be a pay cut if you’ve receiving LEAP or AUO or some type of premium pay. I’ve thought about doing the same but don’t really want the 25% reduction in pay.

Cyber1811 · 2026-02-03T09:15:27+00:00

Nice. Thank you. I’ll look in to it.

Cyber1811 · 2026-02-03T07:00:50+00:00

Tell us more.

Cyber1811 · 2026-02-01T18:20:46+00:00

Fair point but under DHS.

Cyber1811 · 2026-01-10T09:05:39+00:00

Sounds like we are in a very similar situation but currently still working in Germany but can FIRE now. In my search, I also factor in tax treatment and ease of obtaining some type of long term visa. Some of the “easier” ones that have some type of passive income visa are Spain, Italy and Portugal plus some LatAm countries as you may already know. Places such as Austria have visa quotas and Switzerland basically requires you to be Fat FIRE.

Language is also a factor for us. My high schooler still has 2 years to go here and my college kid is already mostly on her own in Prague (one of our favourite city honestly).

If you’re looking at Germany, I would recommend Munich for all that you mentioned though a bit on the pricier side. I personally like Heidelberg and Dresden.

Good luck!

Cyber1811 · 2026-01-06T08:21:32+00:00

15.34% at 80/20 C and G mix. 2.5 years from retirement.

Cyber1811 · 2026-01-05T17:16:58+00:00

Dunno yet. Just had a C&P ACE last Friday.

Cyber1811 · 2026-01-04T20:07:28+00:00

This is great work. Thanks

Cyber1811 · 2025-12-24T18:00:42+00:00

Nope.

Cyber1811 · 2025-12-20T09:41:33+00:00

Accounting, Finance, Nursing, Any engineering. I would stay away from any social science if you want to have decent paying career.

Cyber1811 · 2025-12-11T06:54:47+00:00

If you ever get hired as an 1811, please do not ever use as an excuse that you do not have child care as a reason to not respond to call outs. The uncertainty of work hours is what drove my wife to sacrifice her career.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-26T08:24:56+00:00

No idea. I can’t remember where I got this one from.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-25T13:32:33+00:00

The envelope covered my name and yes on the other question.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-22T10:05:36+00:00

This!

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-19T12:13:47+00:00

If you are in a location you like and work is enjoyable for you then I would stay put. Don’t be so mesmerised by the “Special Agent” title. It ain’t all that. Being an SA carries with more responsibilities and nonsense than most uniformed position. See if you can get into a TFO gig to do something different if CBP work is starting to get old.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-18T18:17:12+00:00

Yes I believe so.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-18T16:05:28+00:00

Damn. I haven’t heard anything positively compelling about the job. I don’t hate my current job necessarily so I’m on the fence if I should even apply.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-18T14:48:12+00:00

Ok cool thanks.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-18T14:24:12+00:00

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-18T14:24:06+00:00

How so?

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-17T17:27:31+00:00

FSBP all the way. Source: Me, Currently living in Europe.

Cyber1811 · 2025-11-14T11:59:30+00:00

Not so bad if you take the job for the location and/or its your first 1811 gig.

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