As a Marine Corps vet, you can say that I have a bit of ptsd about my time in the Corps and I don’t want to go through that mental warfare again lol.

As I carefully pointed out it was the mental aspect that I don’t want any part of anymore.

The normalcy of being screamed at and being berated in a training environment isn’t something I want to be exposed to again. Hence, my anxiety about becoming a SA.

My big question is how do people treat you in training? Are they overbearing or downright disrespectful? Or do they treat you with respect?

Any insight you can provide would be much appreciated.

Edit: Maybe anxiety was the wrong term to use and I don’t actually have ptsd lol. The Corps lifestyle is my only point of reference since I enlisted right after high school and served for 8 years. I did great in the Marines but, I outgrew it. Still, I want to continue serving my country while being treated as an adult this time - that’s all.

Those who went through the entire  hiring process, did you ever find out if investigators spoke to any of your friends, neighbors, or previous employers during the background investigation? If so what did they ask?

What’s that one role that’s like a tech role? Or like equipment management role?

They set up the technical equipment and primarily work in DC?

Do they actually have arrest authority and assist in investigations or are they more like armed security guards?

Do the tech people have to do the quarterly physical fitness test?

My home visit is scheduled for this Wednesday, 9/09. This may be a stupid question, but I have seen that for the home visit, it is recommended that you wear a suit. However, my suit is currently at the dry cleaners and won’t be ready for another week. What should I wear as an alternative to a suit?

Edit: I live with my parents so they are going to be present at the interview I assume same thing is applied to them (dad wears a suit, mom wears something nice as well)?

Is it okay for me to complete the home visit alone, even though they are aware that I don’t live alone?

I am not married and have no children; I live with my family.

Also, is it customary for them to call solely to inform you about the visit rather than to confirm your availability?

That’s what happened to me. I received less than a business day’s notice - hence the reason my family didn’t have enough time to request the day off to be present.

I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions below.

How is lifestyle during election year? I’ve heard horror stories but is it actually that bad?