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[quote=Anonymous]I've worked in the corporate sector and as a federal contractor for most of my career, and may have the opportunity to take a government job for the first time.  A close friend is recruiting me for a position within his agency and he seems confident that I have a good shot at the position.

On one hand, as a single 46 year old mom with kids, I love the idea of having a stable fed job with a pension.  But the stability and pension are the only advantages that I'm seeing.  At my current job, I'm paid slightly more (guessing the fed job would be 15-20K less), and the commute is better, but the main reason I hesitate to take a fed job is being forced to stay within the government just to get a pension.  I enjoy working and hope to work for 15-20 more years, but I'm ambitious and hard-working, and the idea of being stuck in a bureaucracy isn't that appealing.  I like the option of being able to move around to different positions and challenges with different people (in a new job) if I want to.

So here's my question:  given my preference for dynamic, challenging environments, but then my need for stability/retirement income as a single mom, would it make sense for me to consider this fed job?  Would the pension be worth it at my age?  I know age discrimination is real, but I also know that corporations and private firms desperately want women in leadership positions, so I also think being an older woman can be an advantage.  Appreciate advice from anyone who's been on either side of this decision.  [/quote]

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