Natedog...
Forensics is a good career. If you are a nitpicker and pay attention to detail. The hours are better than being a regular lawman type and most of the lab work is indoors. Not to mention the goals and objectives are a lot more clear cut than any number of jobs.
FBI has had some real problems with it's lab in the last few years, mostly due to either laziness and or dishonesty on the part of the techs and supervisors. It is being addressed, and well should be.
On the other hand, I doubt if you would be passed over for a job because you are too competent and too honest. And has been pointed out, there are other forensics jobs other than FBI.
Mr. Wyatt, your comments are out of line. You owe many people here an apology.