Do you like your salary and your benefits? Also, if you work for the fed. government for a long time, how much will your salary increase? How do you compare your experience to the private sector, if you have had any? I am cosidering a career in the fed. government.
2007-10-03 18:17:24 · 3 answers · asked by Kaye00 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Government & Non-Profit
My uncle works for the federal government, and he has actually said that it is pretty difficult to land a gov't job these days. Those employees tend to stay in their positions until retirement with the excellent benefits that they tend to receive. There may, however, be testing sites nearby. Here is their 'official' website: www.usajobs.opm/gov/
2007-10-03 18:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have very little experience with the private sector (waitressing in college, part-time jobs, etc.) so it is difficult to compare the two.
However, I am very happy with the benefits that I've had as a government employee. The job security is a perk, when you see the private sector laying off people. The paid vacations, sick leave, life and health insurance, retirement, etc. are all great. And if you are not happy in your job, the govt is huge, so you can always move to another position.
It is impossible to say how much your salary will increase over a number a years. It depends on your job field, the federal budget, and your performance. You can probably make more money working in the private sector, depending on your skill, but you will probably work more hours too.
2007-10-04 10:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by Theresa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Government employment is totally different from any other type of employment. there are excellent benefits, including health $ dental, retirement, locality, and other bonuses. But often the application, pay scales, and promotion systems are convoluted. Salaries depend on job, candidate experience, and KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities). It really depends on your chosen career field, available openings, experience, and other factors. Check out job search websites like Dice.com and USAjobs.com. The best place to start is with a State/local unemployment agency - they have all the information.
2007-10-04 01:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by Killer Bee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋