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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We've gotten very off track here, but of course I care about the mission. And yes a fed salary is "perfectly adequate" but when you've outperformed 99.9% of your peers in your education/career some of us would like to not be stuck at perfectly adequate forever, even though we believe in the public service mission.[/quote]

Give us all a break. You don't care about the mission. You care about money and prestige and being recognized for being above average.

Here's a little story: I've been working in public service making less than $50k my entire career because that is what my job pays and I can't imagine being anywhere else. My clients are all homeless, most deal with severe mental health and addiction issues. I am out there busting my ass and losing my mind with stress for THEM. I've been called to this work and I would feel like a fool if I ever had to tell my coworkers "I'm going corporate so I can make a bunch more money". I do what I do because society is not doing enough to protect and help my clients. As long as I make enough to live comfortably in my small apartment, I'm happy. My work is fulfilling and I'm thanked daily for what I contribute. That's enough. [/quote]

NP. That s wonderful for you. Your work is meaningful for you, your clients, and society. But I wouldn't heap scorn on OP just for not wanting the same things as you in life, or having the same LOG about one's mission.

I work in Correctional Healthcare in IT. I could make six figures in the private sector but choose to make five figures in the public sector. But I'm not a saint or an ascetic. I have bills to pay and retirement and college to save for, trips i want to take and house maintenance. I love the hours; it works for patenting. I have to balance good works with living in the world. If I don't get a raise after a certain point (for practical Bill paying reasons as well as pride), I might I to leave for a private job.[/quote]

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