GG3 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Does anyone here have a government job? I'm an engineer and I was invited to apply for one where I work. Does anyone here have a government job and have any opinions to share on how they feel the security of their position is? Pros? Cons? Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Local pays better than county pays better than federal usually... Link to post Share on other sites
dovegirl Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I work for the federal government. The reason I wanted the job was for job security. In my field, prior to my government job, I worked for 3 different companies in less than 10 years all while in the same building, simply because of mergers. And then I lost my job, because of another merger. No fear of that in the government. Don't work for the government if you are looking to make lots of money. It won't happen, not for an employee (contractors are another story). The benefits are still relatively good - although not as good as they used to be. It is also a relief to be working towards a "mission" instead of having to constantly worry about the profits - or lack of them. Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 My husband loves his gov't job. Link to post Share on other sites
mammasita Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Pros: Job security & benefits Con: any equivalent job as a contractor will make a great deal more money Link to post Share on other sites
Tayla Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Its contingent to the job field and location for Federal jobs. State jobs have great perks! Re-tirement pensions and guaranteed holiday pay. Heck the govt is even working towards 32 hour work week with your benefits kept in tact! Insurance is all paid. The benefits outweigh the idiocy of the system . I have zero tolerance for govt mentality or its inept workforce. SO if you are an engineer, stay within the capitalist business, govt is not meant for those that have valued skills. Link to post Share on other sites
dovegirl Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 SO if you are an engineer, stay within the capitalist business, govt is not meant for those that have valued skills. Nice. Please excuse me while I go toss my worthless master's degree into the fire. ...also I guess I should look my workplace's Nobel Prize winners up and tell them that, actually, they have no valued skills. Link to post Share on other sites
Tressugar Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) The government is the best and only way to work. Both of my parents had government, so I too have a government job. I'm trying to recruit any and all because of the job security, the benefits (damn good) and the service credit you earn each month that you've work goes toward your retirement. You don't go work for the government to become rich, you work for the government for job security and benefits. If you're looking to become rich then go find a private job. If you want a government job it takes PATIENCE! Every step takes a lifetime to make. I'm still waiting to hear back from them. Oh and it takes about 6-8 months to get on with the government. Edited May 12, 2014 by Tressugar Link to post Share on other sites
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