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[quote=Anonymous]OP here again, thank you again! To expand on a bit, yes these are both GS jobs. One is GS 11/12 and the other is 13. Again, I realize this seems like a no brainer, but with the GS 13 in 4 years I would be making over 100k. With the other job I would only to the starting GS 13 in 4 years. For another perspective, I am taking a pay cut by leaving the Army. The 13 it would only be about 3k and with the 11/12 with the step they are starting me at it would be about 11k.

Both positions are very similar and I would be doing a lot of the same work. From what I've seen so far both departments have great people and I know I would enjoy both jobs. It is the overall agency culture that I'm worried about. I think the departments will be great.

Quality of life and work/life balance are really important to me, which is why I am mulling over this. Again, part of the reason I am leaving the Army.

Now I could live on Andrews Air Force base because they accept federal employees and I've already inquired and they said they could likely get me in. The houses are 3-4 bedrooms with a rent range of 1950-2300. I am not sure if utilities are included for civilians like they are for military, but I'm going to inquire. I don't think I can use the on post child care though, but I will ask.

In regards to race, I don't want that to be a determining factor because although I am not black, my son is biracial. Diversity is important to me because as mentioned in many posts ago, my son's father (also biracial black/white) is not involved in his life and therefore my son does not have that connection to a part of who he is.

Honestly I am just so grateful to have both of these opportunities and consider myself very lucky. As of right now I am waiting for the firm offer and start date for the 13. I already have those with the 11/12, so I'm no fool. I'm not going to take action until I have that firm offer with start date from the 13. [/quote]

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