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[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago

I got a entry-level job in local government and was quickly promoted then poached by another city.

I more than doubled my initial pay in 13 months and on top of that government jobs have bonkers benefits. I get medical, dental, and vision 100% covered, get 6 weeks off a year between vacation and comp time (plus another 3 weeks of sick leave), a ton of paid holidays, and the city double-matches my retirement, so I put in 7% and get 21%.

Government jobs are where it's at if you want stability and good benefits. The pay can be on the low side, but after the cost of insurance and proper retirement planning, the private sector isn't always a lot better.

And knowing that I'm helping to make the town better instead of filling some rich asshole's pockets is a lot more satisfying.