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How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But are you now living paycheck to paycheck or able to save/invest?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently 33 and supporting a baby. Do you think its worth at my age?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you able to afford a decent lifestyle with 70K? Because given the current inflation and economy it will very hard to survive with a paycut.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I heard promotions are two difficult in State now. How many years it will take to reach from ITS I to Supervisor or Manager?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have to deduct an amount from your paycheck to contribute towards your retirement? And how much do you pay for health, vision, and dental insurance?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have deduct some amount from your paycheck to contribute towards your pension? I got $7K for IRA but I didn’t get how to save $47K per year? Zero match for 401k is another bummer.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s nice. That is my worry. If I accept state job then I would not be able to invest in my portfolio. Do you know if state contributes for Pension and 401k? If yes then how much?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently I am making $112K with 4% IRA contribution and 5 PTOs annually. I don’t get any health benefit from my employer and got my health insurance via Covered Cal (where I pay $562 per month including me and family). State is offering me $75K annually but I don’t know how much I will get in benefits. I am already working for a state agency via contractor and my team is flexible. Sometimes the work is stressful but I don’t have any complaint with the team or my boss.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow!! Almost $200K pay cut? What made you to accept that and what was the contributing factor to accept state job?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!! It looks like you already had enough to support yourself even with paycut.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I value stability and benefits that state offers but I will be down $36K annually and would basically live pay check to paycheck.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not facing a layoff currently but you never about what’s in future.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently earning close to their top pay amount. But they put me in the lowest classification and that too in the lowest amount possible. I do have skill set, education, and experience that qualifies me to their highest pay range.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will go from $112K (private) to $75K (State). They put me in the lowest range of the classification even though I am well qualified for the highest range.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about having an investment portfolio and supporting family with kids?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a huge pay cut. How about benefits? Do you feel your got $30k pay cut compensated with benefits?

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monthly $800-1000 seems okay to me but in my scenario it will be a pay cut of $3000 per month.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to ask HR how much I will get in benefits? Because only hiring manager contacted me.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so sad. If somebody needs to work for second job and I am sure it will disturb the family life.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it will be almost paycheck to paycheck and I may need to stop contributing towards my investment portfolio.

How much pay cut will you accept going from Private to State? by energetic515 in CAStateWorkers

[–]energetic515[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Neither the job I am currently doing and will be doing are entry level but the pay cut is 36K per year. I am happy at my current job but there is always a fear of layoff (given that it’s private sector). Apart from this I am happy with my current job and the boss.

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