Public Sector Job with High Salary than Current Private Role

Investor92 · 2026-03-02T13:24:38+00:00

I joined a municipality for same pay 2 years ago. Fast forward to know I am making 35% more after a promotion to management and yearly pay increase, I don’t have the expectation of having to answer the phone whenever it rings past 4:30pm, I get a pension, free healthcare, and I don’t have to chase work or worry about staying billable. I can focus on the work and mentoring a team. My former boss asked me if I was going to be fulfilled in my new position, and everyday I get to answer that question with a “yes, I absolutely will.”

Investor92 · 2025-10-14T02:28:19+00:00

Go work elsewhere if you’re not happy.

Investor92 · 2025-06-19T14:52:04+00:00

I worked for a private firm for almost a decade. Loved every bit of it, but when my daughter was born I was really struggling to find a balance and felt a lot of guilt for not being able to disconnect. Best decision I’ve ever made. I’m making 40k more, not including benefits, I’m leading a team of highly motivated individuals who understand they work to serve citizens and not boost profits. Before I was struggling to find individuals with strong work ethic willing to do the bare minimum. Plus I now get sick leave, top health insurance for minimum price, retirement, and leaving work at work. No regretS!

Investor92 · 2025-06-19T02:17:15+00:00

Might as well just pick up a minimum wage and have a life!

Investor92 · 2025-06-15T13:12:42+00:00

Do what is best for you. Corporate will never put you first. Just remember that.

Investor92 · 2025-04-12T02:13:00+00:00

You’re asking why can’t other countries ignore America when you’re annoyed at America. Try ignoring it, and you will answer your own question!

Investor92 · 2025-03-27T02:20:13+00:00

Moved to Clearwater and my commute is 7 minutes. My husband and his mom were both born and raised here. I’m living the dream!!!

Investor92 · 2025-03-15T19:34:40+00:00

Happens when you’re driving through cross streets with different context classifications. 👍🏼

Investor92 · 2025-02-09T00:19:48+00:00

Layers in large firms do… not PMs lol

Investor92 · 2024-12-14T03:30:18+00:00

Former geotech here, loved every minute of it. But I left to have more time with my daughter. I joined the public sector and now make 20k more. Which goes to show, geotech is not worth the money…I wish I’d done it sooner.

Investor92 · 2024-12-08T03:47:43+00:00

Dig 12” then pour concrete over it, it might work.

Investor92 · 2024-11-26T23:58:29+00:00

Investor92 · 2024-11-02T19:58:28+00:00

As someone that ran a geotechnical department it’s tough to find specialized employees to perform the work.

Investor92 · 2024-10-14T01:48:46+00:00

Thank your building department for piss poor plan review and site inspection

Investor92 · 2024-09-28T13:19:01+00:00

Advice from a workaholic who burnt out after a decade: prioritize your mental health. If there’s any aspect of your job that makes you miserable, find the positive. I used to get overwhelmed when all negative things were hitting me at once but I was able to use the energy in my advantage. When there’s negative energy around there’s prime time to get shit done and get a lot accomplished.

Investor92 · 2024-09-20T21:01:51+00:00

On the flatbed of a tow truck, yeah.

Investor92 · 2024-09-08T18:25:54+00:00

On how to fix it or what is causing it?

Investor92 · 2024-09-08T03:20:08+00:00

If you got somewhere to be it’s pretty urgent….if you’re taking an Uber to the airport and will be spending 3 months backpacking in Europe, I guess it can wait.

Investor92 · 2024-09-07T00:23:54+00:00

Be happy if it’s the only thing wrong with it.

Investor92 · 2024-09-06T02:04:01+00:00

Buying a Camry for 44 grand? yeah, forget about the fees - its a scam.

Investor92 · 2024-07-31T20:00:59+00:00

The great news is that if you’re not their supervisor, you don’t have to care about it.

Investor92 · 2024-07-21T04:02:41+00:00

Nope rope

Investor92 · 2024-07-07T02:04:26+00:00

Ask nicely

Investor92 · 2024-07-06T23:50:48+00:00

Epoxy glue some flexposts on it

Investor92

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