“You Will Drive A Prius”: Former Case Officer Reveals Wha...

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, Recruited by the CIA while studying at Indiana University, he took part in several covert operations in the Middle East.

This young former case officer kept his career a secret from his family and the world, before deciding to go public with an explosive book. In a fascinating QA, he provides a rare and authentic glimpse into covert agency life… (wild, right?)

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The Details

Publish Not your original work? Add source Fast cars, fancy suits, clean women, secret destinations, and covert operations.

It’s all in a day’s work for the elite and mysterious beings that are called on to become spies. Or at least that’s what James Bond would like us to believe.

Why This Matters

But if you’re hoping to join the CIA and live a life of luxury, you might be sorely disappointed. The reality, it seems, is far from what 007 and others have portrayed. In fact, you could find yourself driving a Prius, making an average salary, being deployed to warzones for months at a time, and wondering why your childhood dream of becoming the next 007 never saw the light of day.

This is exactly the kind of content that captures the internet’s attention.

Key Takeaways

• Bored Panda has put together the best questions and answers to set the record straight on what life in the CIA is fr like.
• Spoiler alert: Hollywood has been lying to us.

The Bottom Line

And thanks to James Bond, the perception is that the clandestine creatures employed live a life of glamor and luxury. One of the first thoughts I had after reading Douglas Laux’s Ask Me Anything was, “But how come he’s allowed to discuss all or any of this?

What do you think about all this?