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Anyone ever work for the government?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:18 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:18 am
I got a phone call from my home parish's council chair saying he reviewed my resume (he is friends with my father) about a position for the parish. I am qualified and the money is there, I am just hesitant to work for the government.
I know the parish president appoints the position, so I essentially would be up for renewal every four years. The job would not be difficult to do, it is what I do in a different state for a university.
Anyone have any experience in civil service?
I know the parish president appoints the position, so I essentially would be up for renewal every four years. The job would not be difficult to do, it is what I do in a different state for a university.
Anyone have any experience in civil service?
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 11:29 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:19 am to TheDeathValley
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he is good friends with my father
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I am qualified and the money is there
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:21 am to TheDeathValley
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Anyone ever work for the government?
People in government jobs do not "work."
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:21 am to TheDeathValley
If you have connections (and the money is right), I'm not sure what the hesitation is about.
Sounds like a cush gig
Sounds like a cush gig
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:22 am to TheDeathValley
Worked as a paid intern a few summers ago for the local police jury. Only complaints were shitty coffee and work starting at 8 instead of 9 (I was a lazy 19 year old).
I know it's probably not what you're looking for, but the people I worked with seemed very knowledgeable and competent and always willing to help, so there's that.
ETA: also helped that it was the engineering dept. and not the regular riff raff circlejerking that government work is known for
I know it's probably not what you're looking for, but the people I worked with seemed very knowledgeable and competent and always willing to help, so there's that.
ETA: also helped that it was the engineering dept. and not the regular riff raff circlejerking that government work is known for
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 11:24 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:22 am to TheDeathValley
Nope...no one has ever worked for the government
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:23 am to TheDeathValley
I've been in govt for 8 years. Started in civil service in La and now I'm in DC.
You'll deal with more bullshite than the private sector but you'll have lots of opportunities to move up and out
You'll deal with more bullshite than the private sector but you'll have lots of opportunities to move up and out
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:26 am to iAmBatman
Government Work = Where ambition goes to die.
If you have no desire to achieve than this is the job for you
Trust me I know
If you have no desire to achieve than this is the job for you
Trust me I know
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:26 am to TheDeathValley
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I am qualified
If you think you are dumb enough and willing to do little enough actual work in order to make it in a government role, then go for it.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:26 am to GrammarKnotsi
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GrammarKnotsi
The president is who "appoints" the position. My dad just works with the council chair (who gives resumes to the President).
I think I have a good chance, not a shoe in though.
I am qualified. I have my B.s/M.Ed in the field, and have 8 years of experience doing it in a different sector.
The money is better than what I make at a public university. Plus, I am in Georgia, the job is in LA.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 11:30 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:27 am to TheDeathValley
Yes it's awesome. You don't really work.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:27 am to TheDeathValley
Local level can sometimes be competent and get things done, albeit on a limited scope.
State government is generally incompetent, but every once in a while accidentally does something helpful, albeit on a limited scope.
Federal government is pretty much nothing but fraud, nepotism, and abuse.
State government is generally incompetent, but every once in a while accidentally does something helpful, albeit on a limited scope.
Federal government is pretty much nothing but fraud, nepotism, and abuse.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:28 am to TheDeathValley
My mom works for city/parish government in BR. From the way she describes it, it's really not that different from any other gig, but it's not an appointed position so YMMV.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:28 am to TheDeathValley
I work for civil service and it gets a bad rep honestly. Is there some zeros and drones? Yes, but I also work with some brilliant people.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:28 am to Pilot Tiger
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You'll deal with more bullshite
This is my concern. I feel like I will be pushed to help people out that I shouldn't, and I feel like I will be handcuffed in what I can and cannot do.
The program really needs to be rebuilt, and I want to actually make a difference.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:30 am to kingbob
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Local level can sometimes be competent and get things done, albeit on a limited scope.
State government is generally incompetent, but every once in a while accidentally does something helpful, albeit on a limited scope.
Federal government is pretty much nothing but fraud, nepotism, and abuse.
This. All of this.
The further removed you are from being accountable to the people you "serve" the shittier a job you shall do.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:31 am to TheDeathValley
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I am qualified
Who could possibly be NOT qualified to work for the government?
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work for the government?
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job would not be difficult
You're being redundant here.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:31 am to GrammarKnotsi
It's fine. Less money than private sector work, but unlike the private sector, you won't be required to provide results. If you plan on working there longterm for the retirement, assuming it's parochial, it's worth it, as you can make up to 90% of your highest annual pay, instead of social security.
For instance, say you avg. $60k per year for three years at some point. If you had 90% rate, which is 30 years (+3% per year, capped at 30 years) of service, instead of social security, you would make $4,500 per month for your retirement. Social security, retiring at 65 and making $60k every year, would get you about $1,500 per month. So..... depends on what you want. A plant job where you can get laid off, but you make a lot of money immediately, or the slow and steady approach.
For instance, say you avg. $60k per year for three years at some point. If you had 90% rate, which is 30 years (+3% per year, capped at 30 years) of service, instead of social security, you would make $4,500 per month for your retirement. Social security, retiring at 65 and making $60k every year, would get you about $1,500 per month. So..... depends on what you want. A plant job where you can get laid off, but you make a lot of money immediately, or the slow and steady approach.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:32 am to TheDeathValley
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feel like I will be pushed to help people out that I shouldn't, and I feel like I will be handcuffed in what I can and cannot do.
If it makes you feel better, I work in the private sector for a Fortune 500 company and this happens All. The. Time.
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