HatePayingTaxes
Recycles dryer sheets
- Joined
- Jul 7, 2006
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Hi Everyone,
From reading the boards, it seems like there are good number of people who retired through gov't pension + healthcare coverage. I'm currently working in private industry as a CPA and thinking about working for the gov't lately. I'm 27 and making pretty good money right now. I think in the next 5 years, I can probably break $100k (present dollar). From looking at gov't pay, I'll probably make $100k in the next 30 yrs (present dollar) if I'm lucky and willing to play the politics. I'm thinking if it'll be worth it to work for the gov't for benefits but lower pay. Of course, there would be less work hours and less stress, which is always good.
If I stay in the private industry and making $100k, I'll always LBMM and save/invest the difference so I'm not too concerned about blowing away money. If I work for the gov't, I'm thinking either working for state/local gov't cause their pension is much better than fed or swich into medical career and go into military as an officer.
Your feedbacks are appreciated. Thanks
From reading the boards, it seems like there are good number of people who retired through gov't pension + healthcare coverage. I'm currently working in private industry as a CPA and thinking about working for the gov't lately. I'm 27 and making pretty good money right now. I think in the next 5 years, I can probably break $100k (present dollar). From looking at gov't pay, I'll probably make $100k in the next 30 yrs (present dollar) if I'm lucky and willing to play the politics. I'm thinking if it'll be worth it to work for the gov't for benefits but lower pay. Of course, there would be less work hours and less stress, which is always good.
If I stay in the private industry and making $100k, I'll always LBMM and save/invest the difference so I'm not too concerned about blowing away money. If I work for the gov't, I'm thinking either working for state/local gov't cause their pension is much better than fed or swich into medical career and go into military as an officer.
Your feedbacks are appreciated. Thanks