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I think sticking with the government job is still wise. Don't make a permanent decision based on temporary emotions. I'm at 19 years govt service, and totally get where you are coming from. The public seems to think we are leeches, which may be true for some but not all. With 15 years in, you know administrations and leadership change along with policy. You are also at the top of the leave earning. Where else will you get that amount, especially changing organizations/company. Yes, make the decision best for your family, but really look at all aspects. Have a family discussion about the pros and cons, so everyone is heard, and reassure that you will all get through it together.
Absolutely agree. Well put together.
Think before jump.
I was there and looked for anything but decided to stay with devil you know. All the perks and knowledge.
Need to perhaps look at resetting your mind and do only what you must. Stick with working times and spend the rest with family. Family are your life; work is only something that you do for specified time and that’s it.
I totally get it. I've been feeling the weight of it too, and it's tough watching it affect home life. After so many years of service, thinking about change isn't wrong, it's human. Family comes first. If you're even thinking about it, it might be time to explore.
Take the deferred resignation option
Same here. I transitioned from consultant to fed about 12 years ago, and it always felt like the “secure” path. Now I’m questioning everything. My family deserves stability, and this constant anxiety isn’t it.
You are wise and smart to focus on your family. Who will stand around your bed showing love if you ever become ill? Who will groom you or care for you if you ever need help with natural bodily functions? You know for a fact that the originators of these RIFs and strict RTOs will not. Your family is counting on you and they're watching you too.
Your health and that of your family’s should always come before your employer. Gotta look out for #1.
I completely understand the uncertainty in any Job Market, and maintaining your family's well-being is stressful. It's hard, but look outside your comfort zone. I have been Contractor and Fed roles for over 22 years because of Job market uncertainties. You have done both roles, which makes you marketable.
As a contractor, companies want to understand how the Fed or State Government works in your area of expertise (Management) and likewise when you're a Fed Gov't employee.
I would suggest updating your resume to strongly reflect both skill-sets (which are highly desirable) and test the market before you make a decision. Take time to turn off your brain (I know it's hard), get the emotion out, then approach your decision as a Manager and as a person with common sense about what your options are (long term with less risk).
Change is not a bad thing, and talking to your family openly about what you're thinking / planning is a good thing - I have a feeling they will support you.
I am 40 and have always worked as a fed govt contractor for either federal LE or in the IC. I think the opinion on federal employees being lazy comes about due to two things. personal experience and public rhetoric. Realistically I’d say lazy federal employees differ from agency to agency but probably averages out to about 40%.
All I see when it comes to hiring and promotion is the good ole boys club and family. Getting into the federal govt at the hogher pay grades later in life is difficult. Although I perform the same job and at a higher level of proficiency than a GS13 or GS14, I’ll only get hired if I know the right person. This seems to be the case for ALOT of jobs public or private. The job I have now, I applied for 4 times and never got a call by a recruiter. The 5th time I applied, I did so based on an employee referral and got a call immediately.
I feel the pain of those who have beeen unemployed for a long time. you remember when people use to joke about not getting a job because they were over qualified I felt like that last year when I applied for a PT sales associate position at Tractor Supply. I make mid 100k full time but i only work 4 days a week and so I wanted to pick up a 1-2 day a week PT job just to pay off debt quicker and applied to 5 sales type jobs and never got a call.
Why wouldn’t you?
🙋♀️ you are not alone. Seek legal counsel. All of our situations are unique. I'm not savvy enough in fed Hr law to work through options alone and it helps to speak to an attorney to devise a strategy so you can sleep at night.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce-rightsgovernance/2025/04/federal-employees-impacted-by-trump-administration-can-turn-to-new-legal-support-network/