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[quote=Anonymous]Yes. Love the job.  I've worked in the private sector and academia.  Love the govt sector the best thus far.  Sure, I don't make the most money, but it is enough for me to max out my TSP and IRA.  I still have enough money to travel the world, have a savings account, have $0 debt, and own a home.  Sure, I don't own a Bethesda home, but I own a home.  Sure, I don't drive a Mercedes, but I have a Honda that gets me from point A to point B that I paid for all in cash.  I'll retire with a millionaire doing nothing but simply working for the govt.

The TSP is an absolutely outstanding investment vehicle.  I have never had to worry about losing my job during a recession.  My benefits are solid.  I'll still get a pension which allows me to take more risk on my investments since I have a portion of guaranteed money.  I'm in the regulatory world and get to see the most cutting edge stuff and have final judgement over it.  I also protect you and your family. And over the years I've definitely probably protected a lot of people from some very bad things.  Of course when you do something good that prevents harm to thousands of Americans it never makes the headlines in the news.

I also like the fact that I don't have to spend a lot of money on work attire since I am allowed to work at home 2x per week.  I'm sure I could make 2-3x in the private industry, but why bother?  After a certain point, cash is just paper and cannot buy happiness.  I'm fine not living in a $2 million dollar home with a 4 door garage.  I have a sizeable nest egg.  I get that it might not be so sweet for the people lower ranked in the govt. But GS13-15+ ain't a bad deal.  [/quote]

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