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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think OP sounds greedy as much as she is trying to reconcile her view of career success with her boyfriend's view.  She knows she is doing a good job in the private sector when they give her a raise.  After a while you can't get a raise (other than COLAs) in the federal government.  But what you do get is time.  Less hours required or expected in the office in most cases,  and people expect you to use your vacation and not work while on vacation.  For me, I left a large law for this reason.  You can also get to work on interesting matters and can have the satisfaction of becoming an expert in a niche field.  So it can be comparable to private sector in these ways.

Of course, the boyfriend may not be as career minded as the OP.  I left a career in the law for a job as a lawyer for the federal government.  I found a position with somewhat interesting work, pays relatively well, is stable, and most importantly allows me to spend time with my family.  I am home before 7 every night when I used to be at the office until after 7 every night.  I consider that success.

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