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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I quit my federal job during the start of this current administration because I was fed up with DOGE, etc.  I am a lawyer and had maxed out my pay at GS 15 for five years.  I so very much miss the easy life of a federal employee.  While I worked hard, it was so little compared to private sector.  That said I was really not working in my full potential and the salary cap was starting to take a toll.  Now I'm making 30% more than my federal salary  not including bonus and working about 15 hrs more a week.  My efficiency will improve as I get more up to speed and my salary will continue to increase more than inflation.  Federal employees just don't get paid enough in certain fields. And while the work is interesting its usually to sub specialized to be marketable broadly.  If he wants to just be comfortable at his current salary till retirement he should keep the job.  If he wants to make more money and be more marketable he should get out when he is able.    [/quote]

Is your bonus significant like 50%?  Because 30% bump just covers the pension. And you are working 30% more… so is your total comp $300k+?

Salary increase could make it worthwhile, that can be a steep climb, but if over 40 its a risk in a corporate environment but at least law tends to be less ageist. [/quote]

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