Do we stay or do we go? If we are fortunate enough to land a private sector job, do we take it? Is the decision the same even if we are in a niche practice not terribly worried about cuts (told by decision makers we are essential)? I wish I had a crystal ball to know what this job I LOVE will look like 6 months from now…

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I took a lucky offer to leave for the same field in the private sector. I can’t deal with being the enemy of my own leadership. Doubled my salary although that wasn’t the point. Good luck to everyone.

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If you’re gonna RIF me, just do it now before all the good jobs are gone. Decent number of firms still hiring in my niche area, but I don’t want to be the last off the sinking boat after all the jobs are gone.

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Do you know who would be at risk for a rif?

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I am looking, interviewing and my niche is flooded. My husband is also a fed, and we want at least one of us to land in private practice or in house. We need the health insurance for our children's health issues.

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