Moving to Dallas!

[sanantone]

It is 100% smart to take the Dallas job to get in first and pass the probationary period ASAP.  After you are a permanent employee then start looking to move back to Austin within the whole Federal (OPM) system if that is what you want.

I tried to convince a young, former coworker to apply to the IRS while they're on this hiring surge because she wants to eventually become a special agent with a federal law enforcement agency. She said, "I don't think I'd like working for the IRS." Her current job as a counselor is probably not going to help her get into the FBI. It's all about getting the competitive advantage from being a federal employee. Plus, she would be desirable for positions that focus on white collar crime. I read from a current IRS employee that the revenue officer position is being reclassified as a civil law enforcement position, which would help anyone trying to get into an 1811 position later on.  

I also tried to talk a current coworker into applying because she's already working with taxes. She said, "Federal employees get furloughed." Well, you'd get paid a lot more with the IRS, so save up and be prepared for a vacation. You can lead a horse to water...