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Got a job offer in the public sector today.
Posted on 1/19/16 at 11:01 pm
Posted on 1/19/16 at 11:01 pm
Wanted to have a better work life balance. The only problem is the position would be a 20k a year pay cut. I understood a pay cut would happen, but I told myself anything more than 10k amd I would turn it down. The decision should be easy but I'm actually thinking about it. The 16 paid holidays,vacation, and sick are hard to ignore. I could live the same lifestyle I am currently living. It would be a little tighter obviously, but doable. How much is time home really worth? Hard decisions any advice will be appreciated.
This post was edited on 1/19/16 at 11:03 pm
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Posted on 1/19/16 at 11:03 pm to iamAG
Sorry about the terrible grammar in the op.
Posted on 1/19/16 at 11:04 pm to iamAG
Counter offer. Albeit, I don't know how much public jobs can flex.
The work ethic of corporate America sometimes frustrates me so I can not begin to imagine working in the public sector.
The work ethic of corporate America sometimes frustrates me so I can not begin to imagine working in the public sector.
Posted on 1/19/16 at 11:33 pm to iamAG
I'd say it would depend on your life situation. If you've got a wife and kids that you want to spend more time with, the pay cut may be worth it.
If you're single but planning on having wife/kids in the future, may want to tough it out now so it is easier for you to take that pay cut in the future.
If you're single but planning on having wife/kids in the future, may want to tough it out now so it is easier for you to take that pay cut in the future.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 5:17 am to iamAG
Factor in job security. Seems like you have to really really try to get fired for most public jobs.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 7:07 am to iamAG
Have spent time in both worlds and at the end of the day people are people and your work ethic will determine your sense of satisfaction.
Time versus what money can purchase....is a matter of which of the two you prefer....one can have both and maybe time in the public sector, after being in the private may ultimately bring you to that point...having both as it could crystallize your eventual landing place
Good luck
Time versus what money can purchase....is a matter of which of the two you prefer....one can have both and maybe time in the public sector, after being in the private may ultimately bring you to that point...having both as it could crystallize your eventual landing place
Good luck
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:03 am to iamAG
What percentage is that?
20k cut from 160k no big deal
20k cut from 60k will significantly change your lifestyle
20k cut from 160k no big deal
20k cut from 60k will significantly change your lifestyle
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:06 am to iamAG
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How much is time home really worth?
With kids, it's near the top of importance to me. You can't get those years back. I could be making a lot more money than I am now, but being home everyday soon after the kids get home from school is invaluable to me.
Everyone is different though. I've never had much interest in climbing the corporate ladder.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 9:51 am to iamAG
I worked in the public sector while my kids were young. I never missed a ball game, play, parent-teacher conference and had lots of family time. We took one long family vacation each year. Actually, the leave policies are ridiculous. When I left the public sector, I was earning 8 weeks vacation and 8 weeks sick leave.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 11:03 am to iamAG
Have you also considered any retirement benefits in the $20k cut?
Posted on 1/20/16 at 11:27 am to iamAG
I worked as a teacher for a while. Time off is 100% worth it. I didn't even like teaching but I'm considering going back because you can't beat having that much time for yourself and for your family.
But not having money sucks. If your spouse works, it's definitely manageable. Frugality becomes your friend.
But not having money sucks. If your spouse works, it's definitely manageable. Frugality becomes your friend.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 12:12 pm to iamAG
Are the retirement benefits better? Might be better in the long run.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 7:50 pm to iamAG
In Higher Ed and I wouldn't trade the time off. Wife and I are in our mid 20's and we're both working on our Masters. We want kids but not at least for another 3-4 years. All the holidays and vacation time are great.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:20 pm to iamAG
Of all the limited resources in life, there is none more limited / precious than time.
Do not take it for granted.
Unfortunately, we humans built a society that is hooked on $ and an economic system that often overlooks the value of time.
Good luck - tough trade off.
Do not take it for granted.
Unfortunately, we humans built a society that is hooked on $ and an economic system that often overlooks the value of time.
Good luck - tough trade off.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 9:50 pm to iamAG
Personally I shoot myself if I had to work with public sector people. The main perks are job security and time off, guess what type of people you will attract?
Posted on 1/21/16 at 2:43 pm to iamAG
I left a job in another state to move back to LA with my wife and kids for a job opportunity in same industry. Was about $20k pay cut. We since had another child and are staring at private school tuition in the near future. Things aren't going exactly as I'd planned with the new gig, so I've started a new business that will take us back out of LA for good and will allow for home time but also much greater earning potential long term. It's different for everyone but I finally realized that while I am always going to spend a lot of time with my family, I also need to be fulfilled with work and greater success in that part of my life. It's a balancing act that takes constant monitoring because they both affect one another.
Posted on 1/21/16 at 4:04 pm to iamAG
Not a public sector worker, but a career nonprofit one. Have always chosen time over money....have worked PT w/benefits for 15+ years. I don't need more stuff. I can always use more time. Every Friday off is way way way better than $20K more a year, to me. The ability to go fishing when the weather's perfect, to visit my elderly parents often, to pursue significant non-work interests/projects....all of those are worth infinitely more to me than a fancy car, larger house, or built-in outdoor kitchen.
Also happy to half a self-employed spouse who feels the same way.
Also happy to half a self-employed spouse who feels the same way.
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