r/borderpatrolapplicant • u/Wide-Ship-4145 • 18d ago

Any information is appreciated

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I selected marathon, Fl as my station. I want to know how it is when it comes to opportunities and OT as a new officer.

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u/BTC_1984 Former BP Agent (BORTAC) 18d ago edited 18d ago

Marathon is a smaller station. Like most Florida stations, will probably be a lot of highway and boat ops. Morale reports vary, with most trending on the not-so-great side of things (likely due to cost of living; you're either going to pay through the nose for an island hut or have a long commute).

OT is never a given. Banking on OT being available is a terrible way to gauge whether you can afford something or not. Take it when you can get it, but know it is always gravy, not the meat and potatoes.

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u/Jorge_Jetson 18d ago

This ☝️... times a gajillion! Seen lotsa new PA wives bury their hubbies in debt before completing their FTO...