Does being a spook pay well?

[MisterSpock]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

[kdog]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

Expand on your definition of spook. I'm looking for a part time job.

[MisterSpock]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

Expand on your definition of spook. I'm looking for a part time job.

Troll with a payroll?

But generally someone in the many facets of what most governments consider as an intelligence asset.

[kdog]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

Expand on your definition of spook. I'm looking for a part time job.

Troll with a payroll?

But generally someone in the many facets of what most governments consider as an intelligence asset.

Oh, I thought it was haunting people and stuff. Maybe like hanging out at haunted houses and stuff. I have experience with younger siblings and kids.

[Jinmi]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

Im always refining my resume.  Not hits yet.

Apparently Im "problematic."

Best of luck!

[MisterSpock]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

Im always refining my resume.  Not hits yet.

Apparently Im "problematic."

Best of luck!

Nothing wrong with "problematic"

You're just obviously the wrong kind of problematic.

[Jinmi]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

Im always refining my resume.  Not hits yet.

Apparently Im "problematic."

Best of luck!

Nothing wrong with "problematic"

You're just obviously the wrong kind of problematic.

Story of my life Spocky!

Oh well, its not always about the $$$$.

[Brotherman]

Probably shitty pay from the government but then again being all sneaky and shit you could probably facilitate so really lucrative side dealings in non existent bank accounts as well as extort and black mail people to your black little hearts content.

[EndtheMadnessNow]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

Big $$$ in corporate tech spying if you have the right skills, speak a few different languages & social charisma. But, the career is often short lived. Similar to a drug dealer/distributor. For me I'd make one or two big scores and then disappear.

[BIAD]

It would have to be the exotic places I'd go and of course, the Aston Martin provided by Q.

[Ninurta]

Depends on what sort of "spooking" you're doing. Contract gigs pay more in a shorter time period, but they're not steady. Being an actual employee type pays less, but it's a steady paycheck over time.

Life is full of trade-offs.

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[beez]

I always wondered this, is it actually a good paying gig or is it no better than flipping burgers for people that aren't very good with money.

I always thought it would be somewhat interesting, that line of work. I'm sure it takes a special breed and someone above average that has an eclectic set of skills. But is there actually good money in it.

I figured I usually fit the bill, from a social standpoint and intellectual standpoint(I'm far from one to usually say nice things about myself).

Just babbling here.

It pays quite well.

Good dental plan, great 401K options.



Or, ummm, so I've heard.

[ChiefD]

Probably shitty pay from the government but then again being all sneaky and shit you could probably facilitate so really lucrative side dealings in non existent bank accounts as well as extort and black mail people to your black little hearts content.

I could totally see you doing this! 

[Brotherman]

Probably shitty pay from the government but then again being all sneaky and shit you could probably facilitate so really lucrative side dealings in non existent bank accounts as well as extort and black mail people to your black little hearts content.

I could totally see you doing this! 

I’m poor as shit with a baby on the way and on the verge of losing everything because I can’t afford to pay for fucking anything. I work hard though.

[Snarl]

Contract gigs pay more in a shorter time period, but they're not steady.

The pay is REALLY good on the contract side ... if you're not gonna be issued a CAC. BONUS: You're not expected to pay taxes on this color of compensation

Being an actual employee type pays less, but it's a steady paycheck over time.

There's a pension and medical at the end of the rainbow. The medical is worth so much more than the pension when momma's hair goes gray. BONUS: LEOSA license

Life is full of trade-offs.

One of which is maintaining eligibility for a Position of Trust and Responsibility.  That means a full-scope polygraph every year ... and the 'special one' pre-selection ... the one that starts with the question, "Did you have any intentions of lying to me as you were on your way over for your exam today?" ... "Well, why don't you tell me about that. Here's a pen and paper to write out your thoughts. Please be complete with those. When you're finished, I'll hook you back up to the machine. Meanwhile, I'm gonna go grab a cup of coffee. I'll be back in five minutes to see if you're still here. You know the way out."

@"MisterSpock": Don't know how old you are, but my guess is you're beyond the typical recruitment age ... and you probably wouldn't have started this thread if you were already in the clique. You could get an entry role with the Department of State that 'could' swing some doors. If you're really interested in the money-side of it, you'd have to be one corrupt motherfletcher ... and then comes that damned polygraph thing again.

Most polygraphers start out on the govie spook side. There's good money there, BTW. Nobody beats the machine ... unless it is being allowed ... and the first guy who has to pass that test every year is the examiner himself.