Submitted by theref (not verified) on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 11:01am.
Working for the state generally means you get paid less, and in the past two years it translates to no raises. As well as a lack of a bonus as compared to the private sector.
The only benefit is a "steady" job. But then again, who really knows.
I myself would gladly pay the extra money if it meant that the budget would be improved by that much. I'm also the type of person that would rather see a small pay cut across the board rather than 5,000 people laid off at a time like this.
I've talked with a couple people (private sector) who make 3 or 4 times what I do while working for the state. They envy my consistent 40 hours a week, while I envy their higher salary and 50-60 hour week.
It all depends on your current position. Of course "those other guys" have it better. They always do
Grass is greener
Working for the state generally means you get paid less, and in the past two years it translates to no raises. As well as a lack of a bonus as compared to the private sector.
The only benefit is a "steady" job. But then again, who really knows.
I myself would gladly pay the extra money if it meant that the budget would be improved by that much. I'm also the type of person that would rather see a small pay cut across the board rather than 5,000 people laid off at a time like this.
I've talked with a couple people (private sector) who make 3 or 4 times what I do while working for the state. They envy my consistent 40 hours a week, while I envy their higher salary and 50-60 hour week.
It all depends on your current position. Of course "those other guys" have it better. They always do