whiskeypete
Dryer sheet wannabe
- Joined
- May 28, 2015
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I've been offered a temporary federal government position at a GS-13 Step 1 that's non-negotiable. It's well below my current salary of 105k as a government contractor. I'm 34 years old. I value stability and hope that it's a foot in the door to a career in the federal service, but I also don't like that I will have to work at least 7 years (assuming regular in-grade step increases) to reach my current salary. I'm also not very excited about a temporary position of 2 years. I also feel that I'm skilled enough to remain a contractor, but I'll probably have some nervous times and need to job hop quite a bit. My current job and potential government job are very similar, so comparing job satisfaction is not a factor. This is purely a financial payoff/stability/future of FERS retirement program/etc. decision. If given this situation, would you take the job? Why?