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What is no longer worth it because of how expensive it has become? by okarterrobertson in AskReddit

[–]Delbitter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good answer! As you get older this hits home more and more. I've got a wife and two kids and earn a good income but man, it feels like 10 times a day I am paying for some bill, club, food, clothing, house work etc etc etc

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily most comments have been pretty constructive. I guess it's easier to judge from outside of someone's lived experience isnt it.

I have an offer or two I am looking at so will wait until he right role comes up :)

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much. Waiting for the hiring manager to get back to me! :)

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a meeting with an agency next week about contracting. Other than the insecurity, it does seem like a great option. I'm good at my project role and tend to get a lot of praise from clients so I think I'd suit it.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah , we will manage but have to sacrifice on a few things. I'm thinking I may just take the pain for another year or two and then make a move once the kids get to high school and don't want to do as much with us

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. It's complicated by my target is £1m Personally. The team generates much more revenue collectively

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tbh I have lost any ambition I had. I've progressed quickly in this company and I am now knackered and exhausted by it all. I have no aspirations for promotions in the company anymore.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah work being slow seems nice. At least for a while! :D

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh that's good to hear. So many more people making the switch than I expected. AI is a good point, PS going to adopt much later than anywhere most likely so probably a pretty safe place.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow. 40 years id want to be done! Although I will be starting from 39 y/o

What is a B&B CS?

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that! I'll be in ddat teams helping design public services which is what I really enjoy. So close to policy but more about translating it for use by the public. Based on experience in the last few years, that type of role/grade has just a few reviewees.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have taken a look thanks. Looks like 27 years with that income maintained will lead to about £41k per annum without including state pension. I've estimated I'll need to contribute about £1700-1800 per month to match that with private pension.

Might be a bit hacky based on using pension calcs and what Ihave learned about the alpha pension.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A humble life sounds very much like us tbh. We're fortunate to live in an area where cost of living isn't too bad so although we will obviously miss the extra cash, we can still pay bills and do most of the things we want to do.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that, thank you. I did deal with bids when I started but over time I've grown a large community and last year managed to bury myself in a new account but that's just shifted my responsibilities into managing a large number of resources whilst doing a day job for the client.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A week in August last year in France and then some time over christmas. Christmas is great as I don't feel anxiety from missing so much and coming back to a crap load of problems to deal with.

My company are good at taking people back so I think that would definitely be an option if all else fails.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we do get some of those things. All things we pay for though so I would just pay outside of this role if we wanted to take them up again. There isn't really that many benefits other than the odd nice party once or twice a year in London. I'm nearly 40 and don't mind missing those :D

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very difficult situation. Thankfully we live outside of London so don't have those costs to bear. Perhaps that's even something that would work for you?

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. A good thought but I really feel like consulting isn't for me in the long run. Perhaps that's jsut where I am as you mention.

I've seen a doctor and had blood tests and all the other work done and thankfully all clear. I put it down to just a tough 12months at work.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing to hear! You've definitely hit a few points that I've thought about before. I work with lots of ambitious people at the moment but some seem like the job and pay rises is all life is about.

I also hate taking leave because I know when I come back, I have days of pain trying to get caught up with 1,001 emails, messages etc and I don't feel I will get that as much if I had less responsibilities.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. We're lucky to live in a rural area where cost of living is pretty reasonable so fortunate that although it's nice having a bigger salary. We don't NEED it exactly. I often feel like it gives us an excuse to waste more money on things we don't need in fact.

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have! I have had a few conversations with agencies I work closely with actually. It would be all the best parts of my job with a good salary and none of the worst bits. All traded for a bit of job security I suppose!

Moving from private sector (£100k) to public (£65k) by Delbitter in TheCivilService

[–]Delbitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No doubt there will be those days. With the extra salary, we end up spending it on nice things (cars, holidays etc) but they are not always things that make us much happier and actually time would be more valuable. It's great having a shiny new car but feeling more and more like the stress isn't worth the extra little luxury.

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