text: would you work for the c.i.a.? i have a job offer but wonder about the ethics of it. your opinion of the firm? cia could be good work for you depending on your exact post.  maybe you'll be involved in the (exciting but morally dubious) gung-ho culture operations which have occured against 'terror'.  maybe you'll spend hours every day checking out conversations and emails sent by muslims.  maybe you'll be a desk officer waiting for the next event to happen.  maybe you'll be transferred to mossad 'control' and work for them without even knowing about it (apparently happens a lot- an israeli boast i read.) maybe you'll create false identities for other agents, or handle communications.  if you love your country the ethics shouldn't be a problem- and i say that as a british guy critical of the cia. as long as you know what your job may entail in terms of duties then go for it.