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Love the analogy, thanks! There's always "what-ifs" that we think about in life, right?

Training is highly encouraged so that's definitely a plus. The contractors here have been around for many years until recently they've been awarded for just one more year so it brings a bit of uneasiness. In other contracts I've been involved with contractors just stuck around under different...

1. Well I was interviewed by the branch chief and he selected me over other applicants. I currently work for him as a contractor. 2. I will be working the same exact job. Current employer is well aware of the situation and is supportive of me being on the other side of the fence. Many...

Unfortunately the mandatory contribution to the FERS pension fund is now at 4.4% for new employees. I believe it was originally 0.8% which has increased in recent years. 4.4% is quite a sum when you add it up over the years. The pension plan sounds like a good deal, but as others have said, the...

Darn. Not really what I wanted to hear but I appreciate the candor. I've been leaning toward accepting the position based on advice from others but still on the fence. Interesting to hear differing views here.

Yea I'm definitely not in a STEM field. I would imagine private sector does pay a lot more with comparable benefits. Thanks for the input.

I should clarify further. I am a defense contractor and don't require a 1099 as I work for a large defense contracting company, I'm not an independent contractor. I do agree that federal jobs pay lower, at least in my field.

Yes I'm term not to exceed 2 years. Thanks for helping me clarify.

Please expound on this. I believe I am eligible to the same benefits as a permanent employee.

That's what people have been telling me, too. I guess the main concern is that it's not a permanent position, and if I had to return as a contractor in a couple years, I have less bargaining power or leverage with the lower pay. The contracting company's HR could say "Oh, you are making 90k now...

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...