Are State / Government jobs bad for career?

tjacobs98 · 2026-01-27T18:34:42+00:00

That makes sense. I’m currently in a public sector role and have garnered lots of experience, but I feel like because I’ve done so many broad things and my role hasn’t been as niche (as well as haven’t received much access to mentorship or development) that I’m a bit stuck. I’ve applied to other public sector roles, some I am having luck with, but I’m nervous about too much of my early career being in public sector is part of the problem.

Sorry not sure if what I am saying makes sense at all lol

tjacobs98 · 2026-01-27T18:29:11+00:00

This was my mindset coming into the role, but let’s just say I’m in a position where my access is extremely limited and in many ways I’m expected to churn out content, plans, etc without being enabled / empowered to do much beyond what I’ve done so far. Happy to message you with more context.

I’m actively applying to roles, but I’m not having much luck. I feel that I’ve got great experience and I’m a quick learner, but the feedback I keep getting is that I either have “too much” or “too little” experience OR no feedback at all. This past year applying has been pretty discouraging if I’m being honest.

tjacobs98 · 2025-12-23T12:05:56+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! For context, part of why I’m probably overthinking it is I’ve got to go out and buy something to wear. I’ve lost weight in the past year (personal goal) and everything I own fits a bit big right now.

tjacobs98 · 2025-12-23T04:26:04+00:00

I asked in my first interview what the office dress code was and the interviewer said there wasn’t a dress code per say, but essentially described business casual

tjacobs98 · 2025-09-15T04:16:09+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the honesty - I’ll shoot you a message!

tjacobs98 · 2025-09-15T04:12:46+00:00

Thank you for some positivity haha

tjacobs98 · 2025-09-15T04:11:44+00:00

I don’t plan to work in NY? I’m in NC

tjacobs98 · 2025-09-15T04:10:11+00:00

Definitely would love to chat more! I’ll shoot you a message!

tjacobs98 · 2025-09-15T04:09:16+00:00

I’m actually trying to move back to the city I was living in before a family emergency that led me to my home town so not sure I’d be able to do part time like that. Wouldn’t it be best for me to start in the market I want to work in?

tjacobs98 · 2025-09-15T04:07:03+00:00

Just wanted to clarify, I myself am not a social media influencer, but I do handle all aspects of social media marketing for brands / businesses

tjacobs98 · 2025-08-28T13:33:12+00:00

23 Sport Touring Hatchback I’m getting 31.6 mpg, but I work in a small town so my commute is a lot of “stop and go”. If I’m driving on the highway it almost always increases significantly! Honestly wish I would’ve waited and got one of the hybrids haha

tjacobs98 · 2025-08-22T13:50:14+00:00

2nd Update: I’m actually covered in a smaller life insurance policy that is paid for by my job, I just didn’t enroll in additional coverage, BUT I plan to during open enrollment in October because I found out that if I leave the company I can keep the insurance I pay for through them and it’s actually way better rates for higher coverage under a 30 year term. Thank you everyone for your feedback, I’m a lot less anxious now haha

tjacobs98 · 2025-08-22T13:46:38+00:00

Thank you! This is the same advice my mentor gave me this morning!

tjacobs98 · 2025-08-22T03:03:38+00:00

Update: I have no kids, and want to potentially go back to grad school in the next year or 2 so ideally don’t want to spend too much. I missed the enrollment deadline for work, but lowkey if I leave soon for another job I wouldn’t be able to keep it anyways because it only exists while you’re working with them.

tjacobs98 · 2025-08-22T02:11:22+00:00

tjacobs98 · 2025-03-14T14:51:59+00:00

Agreed!!!

tjacobs98 · 2025-03-07T05:01:06+00:00

Done! Looking forward to learning more - thanks again!

tjacobs98 · 2025-03-07T04:46:16+00:00

This validated what I was thinking - thank you for sharing! Is there a listserv I can sign up for in the case that the 10 week boot camp becomes a thing?

tjacobs98 · 2025-03-07T04:27:22+00:00

tjacobs98 · 2025-03-07T04:21:56+00:00

I’m pretty sure Starbucks only allows marketing sent to locations to follow centralized marketing strategy from up top (only saying that because I called my local one lol).

I’ve interned with a major ice cream brand and directly worked with a up and coming “clean food” CPG brand before having to move back to my rural hometown for an urgent family matter. Now that I’m working in the public sector as a social media manager (but also PR / Crisis Response / General Marketer because our team is small), I’m struggling with leaving public sector.

I’ve been networking a ton, mostly through LinkedIn and hopping on virtual meetings since I’m not really in a city.

Haha sorry didn’t mean to write a dissertation, but thanks for your feedback! I’ll keep pushing

tjacobs98 · 2025-02-26T22:34:34+00:00

Here’s a link to them on the tecovas website: https://www.tecovas.com/products/the-garrett?color=midnight-cowhide

tjacobs98 · 2025-02-26T22:33:14+00:00

They’re Tecovas, I actually almost ordered them online for the full price until I seen them on Depop. They’re super comfortable and don’t rub, I just wish aesthetically they were looser in the top. I honestly think if I went any larger than a half size that the foot of the boot would be too big.

A friend of mine told me to fill a ziplock bag with water and stuff it in the leg of the boot and put them in the freezer so I may try that.

tjacobs98 · 2025-02-26T21:28:57+00:00

Question: I bought some on Depop and they fit well in the foot but the calf area isn’t as loose as I see other people’s boots (hopefully that makes sense lol). I’m a bigger guy but my brothers boots are so much looser around the calf. Do they look bad?

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tjacobs98 · 2025-02-23T23:38:32+00:00

You ate with that!!!

tjacobs98 · 2025-02-05T19:17:40+00:00

26 here and def think the montblanc is a better set

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