Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 13:39     Subject: Sanity check on potential offer
It’s not the end of the world and it’s not a forever job. If it ends up not being a good fit, you have a job while you look for a better fit.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 13:22     Subject: Sanity check on potential offer
Anonymous wrote:Yes, they're putting RTO/no telework on feds as well. I think there is more to consider for job satisfaction than just whether you're in the office so I'd consider other factors of workplace satisfaction.

But also, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. It's a rough time for employment so unless you have other offers, if it's been a few months to get this one, you should really consider it.


Thanks, I plan on accepting it unless anything else pans out by then. I just wasn't sure if most people are taking salary cuts - though I won't really have to adjust my life too much with a 9% salary cut. Most places I've interviewed with have been 2-4 days in office, so also a little surprised by their 5 day requirement but it's not then end of the world.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 13:00     Subject: Sanity check on potential offer
Yes, they're putting RTO/no telework on feds as well. I think there is more to consider for job satisfaction than just whether you're in the office so I'd consider other factors of workplace satisfaction.

But also, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. It's a rough time for employment so unless you have other offers, if it's been a few months to get this one, you should really consider it.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 12:57     Subject: Sanity check on potential offer
I was laid off a few months ago from a government contractor a few months ago. I had a final round interview for a job yesterday where I would be making 9% less than my last job and would be in-office five days a week. Last job I was in office three days a week. Is this similar to other former Feds/contractors or are others doing better/worse? New company has slightly better benefits.