Govt attorney here, promised a raise and a promotion by supervisor but raise denied by HR and promotion delayed for over 6+ months because supervisor was told by HR they need to fill other roles. Feeling under appreciated and feeling awkward tension in the office. Not sure what to do. Kind of wanna leave but don’t wanna tell interviewers the truth and look bad for wanting more money.

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You won’t look bad - many people leave for more money. Go for it.

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People leave jobs to make more money (for whatever reason), leave bad environments, to get different experience or they have to move for x,y,z. Interview and see what’s out there, who cares why. If jobs were perfect then no one would leave. People get it.

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You’re looking to grow, expand your skillset, exercise leadership skills, etc. For most, earning more money is intelligent, not greedy. There are so many reasons - inflation is real, economic instability, if you support anyone or have any loans to pay off, retirement savings, etc. Government jobs are not always great jobs. Good luck!

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Former state agency attorney! I left because I wanted more money primarily. But I also felt stagnant in my career since I primarily focused on one specific agency’s regulations. I feel that leaving government work was a great change for me. As a state attorney, I didn’t have the opportunity to develop my own business. At a firm, I do! I’m incentivized to develop thought leadership, attend networking events, connect broadly with community leaders and regulators. It serves the firm. And me! Because I get joy out of it. If you’ve got an entrepreneurial spirit, I’d highlight that instead of the desire for more moolah!

Best of luck to you! It’s not greedy to seek a fulfilling career, no matter the sector!

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In this climate, one should be grateful they still have a govt attorney job. Sounding greedy.

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What a strange comment. OP didn’t even specify whether they worked for the federal government or DOJ.

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