Do you feel more secure working in the federal sector? I’d like to leave, but I’m worried if the economy tanks, I have a high risk of being laid off…

Yeah — def more secure in fed

I got cut. LMI has *no* kinds of security for periods of federal befutzery. "Thanks for nearly killing yourself on that last project; as a reward, you are invited to leave as we can't figure out how to get more work."

During a recession, the federal government spends. Nothing to worry about.

Cleared technical positions are always more secure during recession.

I really debated about getting in on the consulting signing bonus craze last year. But I decided to stay fed because I knew a recession was likely. Not regretting that.

Having similar thoughts :/. not sure about where you work but is there a commercial sector you can transfer to?

Last recession, the public sector part of the business carried the commercial part. I expect the same to happen this time around as well.

Are we expecting an recession?!

I do. It seems to be harder to get laid off or fired once you have tenure. I wouldn't leave if I wer eyou.

Yes, with a caveat that in my personal experience and observations, it really depends on the size of the company. If you're working for a small contractor, especially one that only has one or two contracts, the job security can be quite iffy. If you're working for one of the large firms (e.g. Deloitte, BAH, AFS, etc), job security is usually pretty darn good.