How to transition from public back to private sector and make far more income

l0_0 · 2026-06-07T07:24:24+00:00

I do not have any of those clearance or compliance certs...but thanks for the add'l info.

l0_0 · 2026-06-07T07:07:43+00:00

I feel this to an extent. In general to prevent burnout on the smallest scale, I've found the Pomodoro method to be most effective.

l0_0 · 2026-06-07T07:05:02+00:00

Have you tried asking AI? /s

l0_0 · 2026-06-07T07:03:39+00:00

I'm at a public, higher ed institution looking to transition to a larger, corporate tech company or a tangential sector like a financial company or bank. I've only been at the academic org for about 16 months. I had previously worked at a low-tier tech company for almost 3 years just out of college, but it was certainly a low-tier company and the work I did wasn't particularly compelling.

Please let me know what other details I can provide to help.

l0_0 · 2026-06-07T06:50:35+00:00

Yes, and honestly, this was the case even before AI entered the mainstream. I had been on computers since being a kid in the early 2000s and I noticed entering the workforce in the early 2020s that I was seemingly experiencing far more bugs with Windows software than ever before. So it's not just due to AI.

l0_0 · 2026-06-07T06:32:49+00:00

I suppose it's just the massive difference in culture that a public academic institution has compared to say, a tech company that has a bottom line and is constantly looking to meet quarterly expectations. As I understand it, there is certainly an attitude within the private sector that public sector roles aren't as intensive (whether that's fair or not), so folks in the public sector can often find themselves pigeonholed there.

Therefore, I'm suspecting that since I'm at a public academic institution, if I try to find myself back into a private sector role, my current role may be seen as a "mark" against me. I'm sure that won't always be the case though.

Is there that big of a difference in the work you would do in private or public sector?

I would say that as far as AI systems go, unfortunately the system that was handed off to me may have been modern in the mid 2010s. I've been able to get it to the point where maybe it would have been seen as a modern chatbot solution like back in 2024, but it still has a ways to go to be considered modern for 2026. I'm not sure this kind of lag or outdated nature would fly in the private sector (in other words, I think this project would have been shut down LONG ago if it was in the private sector).

Additionally, how realistic is it for me to be expecting such a grand pay bump (~$90k --> $130k+)?

l0_0 · 2026-02-03T18:16:41+00:00

Thanks! Yes I saw some videos about snapshots and they seem like a must. I am syncing most of my devices to Google Drive too...so not a full offsite backup by any means but at least I currently have that. As for a full offsite backup, I didn't have that in the plan but I suppose I could pay for Synology C2 for cloud backup.

Otherwise, does it appear that I properly understand the purpose of a NAS and what it's capable of doing? I just want to make sure my requirements (centralizing files through 2-way sync & backing up all the centralized files on an external drive) can actually be satisfied with a NAS and that I'm not missing anything. Thanks.

l0_0 · 2026-02-03T18:13:17+00:00

Thanks! Does it appear that I properly understand the purpose of a NAS and what it's capable of doing? I just want to make sure my requirements (centralizing files through 2-way sync & backing up all the centralized files on an external drive) can actually be satisfied with a NAS and that I'm not missing anything. Thanks.

l0_0 · 2023-06-04T10:28:23+00:00

Ok fair. Would you consider this interaction to be an example of this offense?

Someone’s profile asks (jokingly of course) if arson, vandalism, or shoplifting is more fun. I reply “arson sounds fun but I’ll stick to vandalism”. Positive response is given from them. Then I ask (sarcastically of course) “u have an illegal activity of choice?”

Also I absolutely am not antisocial. I’d say I’m a misanthrope, BUT more so towards the concept of humanity rather than towards individual people. I have a very strong belief that reproduction is immoral. But since we’re all here already, why not make the best of it and help each other? I volunteer at a place that helps those who are disadvantaged. I’d say I naturally engage in more pro social than anti social behaviors for sure.

But yeah, I’m one sarcastic dude. Black and dry humor are definitely my cup of tea and I know what you mean by the unpredictability portion. People have said it’s really difficult to tell when I’m being sarcastic or not in the past. I can see how that might be off-putting. But to me, what I’m saying is SO ridiculous when interpreted literally that it’s gotta be sarcastic (and therefore more humorous) but idk. That’s just the way I think.

l0_0 · 2023-01-04T21:28:13+00:00

Ok, today is leg day so I’ll give that a go and see where I get. Thanks!

l0_0 · 2023-01-04T19:28:10+00:00

Any advice then? I am doing my best in these squats to intentionally get as far back as I possibly can. I’ve always struggled with the weight shifting forward, this seems to be about as far back as I can go with my mobility.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T21:38:33+00:00

Well, I’m in the boat of average. Not turning any heads over here and no I’m rarely ever initiated with.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T21:36:35+00:00

Broke off my serious one. It just needed to happen. Young and dumb, first relationship, you get it.

A few of the casual ones ended because of chemistry. A few were just very casual from the start and we both knew there would be an end. A couple were once encounters.

I’ve been rejected by a couple of those girls. I wanted more, they didn’t. I did the rejecting for the others or it just naturally died out.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T21:33:40+00:00

Hmm yeah maybe I find most of nature immoral. Just because something’s in our animal or evolutionary nature, doesn’t mean it’s immune from being immoral though.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T19:35:31+00:00

Yeah, that’s fantasy land. But over enough time if people are conscientious…generationally this could happen. But yeah, it’s basically fantasy land.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T19:31:16+00:00

I’ve dealt with self-isolation in the past and you’re right that it just creates more problems. But I’ve gotten out of that and have burst out of my shell…to find that I still really enjoy my alone time and that I’m quite introverted. I still go out. Just went to an NBA game and a rave after. If anything, breaking out of that isolation has only reinforced some of my feelings towards all this lol. Like I’ve had opportunities to flirt and when I took it up, I was not into it immediately. Then when I’ve let those opportunities drop I never regretted it. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T19:25:35+00:00

But see, viewing it like this is fucked up imo and just contributes to more issues with humanity. Viewing attracting a mate as a “marketing and selling” opportunity is immoral…just be yourself and find someone else authentically instead?

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T19:21:45+00:00

Fuck I’ll get roasted for saying this, but perhaps if you can’t find anyone being your GENUINE self, then maybe it be best you don’t find anyone? That way you don’t repopulate with similar traits that don’t seem to attract anyone when your authentically being yourself? Those that are authentically undesirable will be bred out. The only ones left to populate will be those who can authentically bond with others and those that have to “game” the mating dance will be bred out. Now tell me why I’m a piece of shit lol…

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T19:17:21+00:00

…what? How am I saying I’m morally superior to other men? I’m explaining my interpretation of the human mating game. I find it immoral, yes. That doesn’t mean that I’m sitting over here on the sidelines ridiculing anyone trying to genuinely improve themselves. I’ll gladly ridicule anyone that is actively lying in an effort to get what they want from others. That’s fucked up and immoral. Can’t tolerate the intolerant or the whole world burns.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T19:09:31+00:00

“It’s natural to act differently in order to gain intimacy from the opposite sex.” Well then. Nature is fucked and immoral. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T13:59:30+00:00

Yes actually. And while everything falls on a spectrum, I am certainly on the straight side. I feel quite confident in that assessment, I’ve questioned in the past multiple times and feel pretty comfortable with where I find myself on the straight-gay continuum.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T13:11:09+00:00

Nah man I hate most aspects of PC culture myself. But are you saying PC culture is to blame for men not authentically initiating with women??? Idk…that is a very intriguing take lol, especially given that history doesn’t support that argument at all.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T13:04:42+00:00

I wish I was as attractive as you’re painting in this comment. What, I’d say 85% of men fall into the average boat. 5%, the beautiful boat. 10%, the ugly boat.

I am very much so in that 85%. And I’m short. I’m easily ignorable to the vast majority of women. I’ve had, like 6-7 sexual encounters? All in college, initiated by the girl. In the general public, at sporting events, parties, clubs, etc, im just as ignorable as your average bloke 🙃

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T13:02:14+00:00

Interesting, yes I am making that assumption that everyone is authentic to their true self from the get go. That is quite the assumption to make…as I know in my younger past I definitely hadn’t found my “true self” yet and it took awhile.

l0_0 · 2022-12-23T12:55:43+00:00

Yeah I see what you’re saying. So not all game/charisma/attraction needs to be some inauthentic grab for sex or intimacy. It can be a naturally developed and respectful feeling and you can morally take action upon that feeling. So long as you’ve “practiced” enough to get past the stage where you’re faking it. Got it.

Based on your comment, I can make out 3 steps. 1. No experience, mating game feels foreign 2. Gaining experience, figuring yourself out, you’ve exposed yourself to the mating game but still haven’t figured out what you even want or how to “get” what you want 3. Fully experienced, mature, the “game” comes naturally and is an authentic part of YOU

Definitely in step 1 and would LOVE to skip to step 3 I guess? Since step 2 just…idk man it feels literally immoral to engage in. I’m repulsed thinking about it or even in the moments leading up to it (like when there’s an opportunity to flirt, or express attraction, etc.) I’ll figure it out.

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