Wesley Yang, getting it said.

[xenon]

I’ve experienced something similar. I bike around Seattle often - if I see someone in knee high socks, plaid shirts and a crop top from afar it’s more often than not a trans person when they get close.

[jon-nyc]

[89th]

I missed the first post/tweet. They should just copy/paste that into local/state/fed regulations, very well said. This part, in particular was poignant: these are cosmetic procedures that come with no promises to relieve dysphoria or unlock an authentic self and the cost is borne solely by the person seeking them

[Mik]

Indeed.

[jon-nyc]

[LuFins Dad]

Finley’s been telling everybody that he’s a secret agent. Should I just drop him off at Langley? What’s the procedure, here?

[ChatGPT]

@LuFins-Dad said in Wesley Yang, getting it said.:

Finley’s been telling everybody that he’s a secret agent. Should I just drop him off at Langley? What’s the procedure, here?

Becoming a secret agent—often called an intelligence officer or field operative—typically means working for a government intelligence agency like the CIA (USA), MI6 (UK), CSIS (Canada), or other national security organizations. Here's a general roadmap if you're seriously interested:

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Step-by-Step: How to Become a Secret Agent

1. Understand What It Really Means

Being a "secret agent" isn't all Hollywood glamour. It often involves:

• Long hours, stress, and secrecy
• International travel, foreign languages, and surveillance
• Analytical, cultural, or tech-heavy work—not always guns and car chases

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2. Meet the Basic Requirements

Most agencies require:

• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the country whose agency you’re applying to.
• Clean background: No serious criminal record, drug use, or concerning affiliations.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree or higher, often in fields like international relations, political science, cybersecurity, linguistics, or law.
• Physical & mental fitness: You'll undergo medical, psychological, and possibly polygraph evaluations.

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3. Develop Relevant Skills

Focus on:

• Languages (especially critical ones like Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, Farsi)
• Analytical thinking
• Cultural competence
• Cybersecurity, cryptography, or intelligence analysis
• Physical fitness and situational awareness

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4. Build a Credible Resume

Jobs or internships in:

• Military or law enforcement
• Foreign service or diplomatic corps
• Think tanks or global NGOs
• Intelligence or defense contractors

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5. Apply Through Official Channels

Examples:

• CIA (U.S.): cia.gov
• MI6 (UK): mi6.gov.uk
• FBI (for domestic intelligence in the U.S.): fbijobs.gov
• NSA: Focuses more on signals intelligence and cybersecurity

Applications are confidential, competitive, and can take 6–18 months.

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6. Pass the Screening Process

You may undergo:

• Multiple rounds of interviews
• Extensive background checks
• Psychological evaluations
• Security clearance investigations

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️ A Few Important Notes

• You cannot become a real "secret agent" without being officially recruited and cleared.
• Talking openly about your desire to be a spy could hurt your chances.
• Agencies look for discretion, maturity, loyalty, and judgment.

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If you're young, start preparing now—learn a language, get a relevant degree, and avoid reckless behavior online or offline.

Want to role-play or explore fictional spy training too? I can help with that as well.

[89th]

@LuFins-Dad said in Wesley Yang, getting it said.:

Finley’s been telling everybody that he’s a secret agent. Should I just drop him off at Langley? What’s the procedure, here?

At least you have a place to take him. My daughter has been a unicorn for like 2 years.

[Mik]

Well, a zoo would be thrilled….

[Axtremus]

@89th said in Wesley Yang, getting it said.:

... My daughter has been a unicorn for like 2 years.

I suppose you would not be taking her to see "Death of a Unicorn," the movie?