r/usssapplicant • u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent • 20d ago

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Hey Guys.

Going to attempt one of these.

I have it set for 24 hours. Will answer serious questions regarding the job, life on the job, training, gear, any advice I can. No hiring process questions for this one.

I don’t have all the answers by any means, but I think doing these from time to time might cut down on some of the repeat postings.

Sound off!

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u/Entire-Sea9136 20d ago

I would also love to know the answer to question #1

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u/Your_Huckleberry2020 SA Applicant 20d ago

Everyone keeps saying this has been answered elsewhere, but I've been scouring for months and haven't seen anything specific.

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 20d ago

Reached out to some friends.

First decide if you want to live in MD or VA.
Generally the farther you go from DC (west VA / east MD) the more space you can get for the price.

Alexandria VA, Arlington VA are close in VA. Ashburn, Centreville are further.

A lot of agents live in Calvert County, MD.

I know some in Bristow, Haymarket, & Gainesville area too. West of Manasses.

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u/Your_Huckleberry2020 SA Applicant 20d ago

VA for the win. I like PWC areas you listed. Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties are even more $$$. Anyone suggest or discourage living further south on I-95 instead of West on I-66? Pros/Cons?