Look at the culture in Washington/FedGov and ask yourself: Would your heart be in it?

Mine wouldn't and I'm just being honest. Yes, it's a job with good benefits, but it's not like the people you serve in that position are making the world a better place. Most of our leadership is in it for themselves and transferring power from the People to their pet causes and personal politics.

Just think about someone working in DHS fighting terrorism (a noble job)... Breaking his back to make sure the bad people can't set off a dirty bomb in NYC only to see our President embolden Islamists and make deals with Iran. And the next guy, Hillary, is owned by the same people, so what's going to change?

Kind of hard to be a hero while serving thieves and professional liars and we can never be better than our bosses in any profession (public or private sector).

Just my take. I was seriously talking to an FBI recruiter while I was in school after my enlistment--this was back in '98ish. I wised up fast (nothing against those in Federal LE).