I'm still in the process of switching from private to federal. Everything takes a while. But I'm very much looking forward to the benefits. Even though starting pay is lower, I know the opportunities are there. Thanks for the video.
Same! I’m starting a government job this week and was surprised when I found out govt jobs often pay more than what private companies were paying for jobs in my industry. Plus the benefits!
@@Eric-yt7rt Congratulations!!! Just beware of a possibile culture shift. Things move a bit slower than than private sector jobs, depending where you work.
Especially in IT. Private sector is moving towards AI (anonymous Indian) and low balling every IT worker. At least in the government I get a FAIR wage.
Depends on the sector, for software ive been seeing jobs like gs 7-11 so right over 100k from what i can tell, this is really good, but a junior sde can make like 180k into 250k with about 3 yoe, which would take 20+ years to get too. Granted this is in high COL area
people really need to realize that a higher salary doesn't mean anything when you have next to no benefits. Also, work/life balance is huge as I feel like so many companies nowadays expect you to work mandatory overtime 6 days a week 8+ hours a day.
A lot of private companies now also offer only 50% matches up to usually 5grand or 5% of annual pay with usually 2-3 year commitment otherwise the match gets dropped if employee quits or gets fired. Used to be 100% matches at many companies.
Culture is different from state to state. Ny is totally different than south.... And your manager is important and people you work with. Good manager makes the job great.
You really need visual aides for this kind of video. Make sure you also remind that the increase in pay overall comes from these 1-2% increases each year, year after year, for a 30-35 year career, which does a lot of the heavy lifting to increase the pay chart amounts.
WG (Blue collar) pay is depending skill set and after that about politics, not how much time employed. Each grade has to be with a job application. Not Automatic. As implied by "Ask A FED" There are two retirement systems. 1. The original C.S.R.S. Civil Service Retirement System. That will be done away with after the last federal Employee on that system dies . (Congress is still part of C.S.R.S. so they wouldn't need another System) 2. The other retirement system is F.E.R.S. Federal Employees Retirement System. It was to get Employees to Use Social Security rather than Civil service Retirement because the Government could borrow Social Security funds. But couldn't touch Civil Service Retirement funds. (They kept that mum, dishonestly) Both systems are now eliminating the windfall part. No longer can you get social security, Military retirement and Civil service retirement (called double and triple dipping) There's a lot more to the retirement government systems than can be detailed Here. The F.E.R.S. system looked to be better choice because it was changed to retirement money market funds that were advantageous during its high return rate at the beginning but now is 1% less than C.S.R.S.
If they ask, you "have" to in the sense that they likely won't approve the higher salary if you don't provide them. I was asked to provide pay stubs and did so. But if they don't ask, don't offer. Let them ask first.
Being someone that has worked in both private and public sector, federal salaries may be lower in respect to a certain level of profession. IT cyber/networking professionals can easily earn more in the private sector, in comparison to their public sector counterparts. The benefits and pay structure in the government are usually more favored though.
Usually government work attracts lower quality people since they know they can't be easily fired. Bad actions in private industry would get you fired immediately whereas if you work for the government you are protected.
I know a lot of highly skilled smart individuals in the government that work for far less pay then they could get in private. Lazy government workers is definitely an incorrect stereotype for the most part, in my opinion.
They can be fired !! I seen it happen. In my office/ agency everybody is very high quality and hard workers ...Intel Agency high clearances are required.
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It's not about the salary... it's about the benefits package.
I'm still in the process of switching from private to federal. Everything takes a while. But I'm very much looking forward to the benefits. Even though starting pay is lower, I know the opportunities are there. Thanks for the video.
Great content! I got a raise by coming to the government. My private sector job tried to counter, but the prospect of a pension drew me!
5 years
smart move on your part
Same! I’m starting a government job this week and was surprised when I found out govt jobs often pay more than what private companies were paying for jobs in my industry. Plus the benefits!
@@Eric-yt7rt Congratulations!!! Just beware of a possibile culture shift. Things move a bit slower than than private sector jobs, depending where you work.
Gs5 here. I know my salary is far less then private but I know in the long run it will be worth it to stay in the government.
IF you get a promotion.
@@parler8698 that’s the plan 🤞
Especially in IT. Private sector is moving towards AI (anonymous Indian) and low balling every IT worker. At least in the government I get a FAIR wage.
Depends on the sector, for software ive been seeing jobs like gs 7-11 so right over 100k from what i can tell, this is really good, but a junior sde can make like 180k into 250k with about 3 yoe, which would take 20+ years to get too. Granted this is in high COL area
people really need to realize that a higher salary doesn't mean anything when you have next to no benefits. Also, work/life balance is huge as I feel like so many companies nowadays expect you to work mandatory overtime 6 days a week 8+ hours a day.
Glad I found your page, what are the incentives I heard moving overseas helps?
A lot of private companies now also offer only 50% matches up to usually 5grand or 5% of annual pay with usually 2-3 year commitment otherwise the match gets dropped if employee quits or gets fired. Used to be 100% matches at many companies.
I’m enjoying your channel. Thank you for sharing your experience
Culture is different from state to state. Ny is totally different than south.... And your manager is important and people you work with. Good manager makes the job great.
You really need visual aides for this kind of video. Make sure you also remind that the increase in pay overall comes from these 1-2% increases each year, year after year, for a 30-35 year career, which does a lot of the heavy lifting to increase the pay chart amounts.
That's only for higher GS...
not worth for lower GS.
WG (Blue collar) pay is depending skill set and after that about politics, not how much time employed. Each grade has to be with a job application. Not Automatic. As implied by "Ask A FED"
There are two retirement systems.
1. The original C.S.R.S. Civil Service Retirement System. That will be done away with after the last federal Employee on that system dies . (Congress is still part of C.S.R.S. so they wouldn't need another System)
2. The other retirement system is F.E.R.S. Federal Employees Retirement System. It was to get Employees to Use Social Security rather than Civil service Retirement because the Government could borrow Social Security funds.
But couldn't touch Civil Service Retirement funds. (They kept that mum, dishonestly)
Both systems are now eliminating the windfall part. No longer can you get social security, Military retirement and Civil service retirement (called double and triple dipping) There's a lot more to the retirement government systems than can be detailed Here. The F.E.R.S. system looked to be better choice because it was changed to retirement money market funds that were advantageous during its high return rate at the beginning but now is 1% less than C.S.R.S.
I start in 2 days very excited
Also im government you have so many agencies and positions... Thousands to choose from.
Fbi. Cia. Irs. Homeland security etc
Very helpful video! Quick question. I will be negotiating my salary tomorrow. Do we HAVE to provide current paycheck stubs when negotiating?
If they ask, you "have" to in the sense that they likely won't approve the higher salary if you don't provide them. I was asked to provide pay stubs and did so. But if they don't ask, don't offer. Let them ask first.
Being someone that has worked in both private and public sector, federal salaries may be lower in respect to a certain level of profession. IT cyber/networking professionals can easily earn more in the private sector, in comparison to their public sector counterparts. The benefits and pay structure in the government are usually more favored though.
Yup. The benefits attracted me. Worked for TSA fir 9 years. Yup it was hell and I retired early. Immediately getting health care worked for me 🏖️
Feel your pain. Worked at TSA at JFK for 6 years. Absolutely awful
Show charts or links
Watch when 2210s hopefully get SSR increase
I am willing to PAY someone to help me a federal level resume. If someone can direct me to the right person, greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
TSP = Thrift Savings Plan.
GS9 LA! 🎉
Usually government work attracts lower quality people since they know they can't be easily fired. Bad actions in private industry would get you fired immediately whereas if you work for the government you are protected.
I know a lot of highly skilled smart individuals in the government that work for far less pay then they could get in private. Lazy government workers is definitely an incorrect stereotype for the most part, in my opinion.
Many federal jobs are highly selective. Many need security clearances.
Complete BS…..I have 17 years civil service, highly skilled professionals throughout my agency, all with security clearances.
They can be fired !! I seen it happen. In my office/ agency everybody is very high quality and hard workers ...Intel Agency high clearances are required.