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I would say only go Fed if it gives you the opportunity to oversee something you're passionate about, work/life balance is awesome but you'll get bored without the passion
FWIW (not much), GS15 Step 10 makes $160k in DC and SES Level 1 (highest level) tops out at $185k. The $133k cited by D1 was probably not adjusted for loacality. Either way, you'll make enough to be comfortable (in DC) and have decent work life balance/family life, but long term you'll make far less than consulting. Despite what others say, good govt workers can actually get things done, but you have to be an incrementalist to survive (mentally) long term.
DC locality for GS: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2016/DCB.pdf
SES: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2016/ES.pdf
Troll post?
I would never become a fed unless it was a GS 15 or SES
No
Where does the govt job put you in 3-5 years?
My advice is no but we are having a debate
Depends on your long term goals and salary needs. If you are into work life balance, not big raises, and a lot of red tape, Go for it.good option
The salary of a new MBA hire is at the top payband in the federal government. A 28 year old senior consultant is making more than a 50 year old federal employee of who has been steadily promoted and is running a department.
Did you account for mental health care spike due to govt job?
Job stability until a brand new politician enacts a bill that cuts your entire department.
Yes pay is low. Most of the time consultants are very motivated and don't want the grind of federal jobs or don't need the job security.
Federal jobs; it's hard to get fired, the benefits and retirement are great, and the pay raises, however small, are consistent.
But if I had kids and job security and family time was more important than career level/height and making tons of money, I would donut in a heartbeat. In fact I want to get a few federal projects under my belt in case the day comes that I want to make the switch.
A3, completely wrong, GS15 is 160 this year (DC based). SES is 205k (location independent).
Personally I'd rather get water boarded. But if you don't mind slow/low pay increases, working with dumb/unmotivated staff and in modern times the whims of Congress shutting down the govt go for it. I do know people who seem happy in public service. I'd prob be just as bored out of my mind working FT for a corporate client.
Otherwise unless your a veteran, female, some other minority and disabled you'll have a hard time getting hired
If you want to do federal work long term, it probably makes more sense than consulting
Obvious slow growth with not much more to earn
We want to note that current line of work is audit. Similar role in gov but more advising
Lol, it's even worse.... Grade 10, level 10....the highest grade in the federal work force is only $133k. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2016/GS.pdf
Grade 15, level 10*