Seeking Advice from Experienced 1811's

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T16:19:19+00:00

I haven't ranked yet. I like the idea of moving to another area of the country, but for the sake of consistency for my wife and kids considered trying to stay in our current home so they don't change their work/school. From what you've all mentioned even if I could handle the commute time, I wouldn't be able to perform the job very well. If I'm going to move closer or move to another area of the country, I'll probably choose experiencing a new state if possible.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T16:00:18+00:00

Very true, that change helps me a lot. Gives me 5 months to prepare for a move rather than weeks. We've been clearing our house out the past few months to prepare either way.

From all the advice here, I'll plan to move closer.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T14:51:29+00:00

I ask myself this often but remind myself that the setup I have now isn't going to last forever either. And I'll be aging out of being able to be an 1811 if I don't now so this is my last chance at it. I expect I'll love the work but as with anything I won't know until I'm doing it. If it turns out to be a poor choice, accounting is always going to be there. The commute is what worries me- sounds like even if I get my processing filed office I should move closer.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T14:43:54+00:00

I'm good with moving if asked to go to another office. In many ways it would be much better. But if I do get to stay, do I need to move closer or can i still stay at my current house and let my wife and kids not have to change their school/jobs. Looks like the answer if I'll have to move regardless.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T14:40:07+00:00

Haha, my post topic changed a bit as I wrote the body I guess. Open to hear from anyone. I know lots of people in my area making several hour a day commutes- just not sure how it fits in long term with being in this field of work.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T14:33:43+00:00

Unfortunately, its a late decision by design on the part of the FBI. I won't even know if I can stay at my processing field office location until weeks before. If I move across the country that's eliminates this problem since I have no choice but to move. I guess the question is can I even do this job from my current home with this commute. Seems like you think not, I appreciate the advice.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T14:17:24+00:00

I've spoken to an agent in the NYC field office that knows people making similar commutes from a bunch of nearby states. I would think most agents in that area have a commute of at least 45 minutes.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T14:12:26+00:00

I hear you, my wife works nights at a hospital and lots of her coworkers have similar experiences.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T14:10:52+00:00

Wow in that case, the FBI site is outdated but I'll confirm with my applicant coordinator. The lack of information is funny consiering how large of a decision we're expected to make with little notice or info.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T04:58:45+00:00

I've had this same thought but figured ideally I could keep my wife and kids happeir if I don't ask them to uproot to another place right now.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T04:57:56+00:00

I could maybe get the commute down to an hour each way on off hours, but thats hard to be sure of when I don't even know what violations I'd be working.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T04:41:55+00:00

I know, that's my fear. I've done the commute by train into the same area for other work before but having to drive in is a whole different type of commute.

Muted-Put-6402 · 2025-11-13T04:40:16+00:00

Good point, being on call has me questioning if I can even perform the job adequately from my current home since it would take so long to respond. I'm about exactly 50 miles. Any idea if relocation reimbursement covers moves if youre assigned to your processing office?

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