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I would try to go full GS with a union contract since he is already working close with a govt agency. Semi govt is still not govt
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Originally Posted by Mystery123
First: Stability is not guaranteed anywhere. Hire/fire can happen anytime.
2nd: Assuming it's kinda stable, depends.
I had a friend who made over 100k in few jobs but he got laid off twice.
So he settled on a semi-govt job at 80k and he's still there now since last 8 years with slight increase each year.
I asked him why don't he find better paying job and his answer was, "I don't need more money. I have a home, two cars, boat, RV, family that I'm happy with. This income is enough for what I do and I don't have to worry lay offs".
Plus as others mentioned, it's harder to switch jobs once you go past 50...
My friend disagrees with me that stability is not better than more money. I believe a stable job is always better than more money because you never know when that higher paying job can come to an end. I am a fan of ongoing money which allows you to continue to save and accomplish things.
I been laid off enough times to know stability rules. Who else agree?
That would depend on where you are in life. Young and single does not need all the stability. Married with kids I would go for the more stable job.
I have a neighbor going through this dilemma right now. He was offered more money by a start up company (less than 1 yr in business). Granted it is owned by a billionaire with a good track record but he isn't one to simply throw money away if the concept/business isn't working. He could literally wake up one day and decide to change directions and close the company.
The other job is publicly traded, been in business for 50 years. Established company is paying about 60% of the start up with very little upside. Neighbor is the family breadwinner, 2 kids in college, etc not a single guy with cash in the bank that can take the risk.
That would depend on where you are in life. Young and single does not need all the stability. Married with kids I would go for the more stable job.
Just because someone is young and single doesn't mean they don't need stability.
Some people appreciate knowing their job is safe and sound.
Its a lot of work finding another job.
These days you have to define "stable." Almost nothing is. In choosing which job to take, you should broaden your basis for consideration. Look at other aspects - and, no...not the commute [like one OP was so obsessed with].
Just because someone is young and single doesn't mean they don't need stability.
Some people appreciate knowing their job is safe and sound.
Its a lot of work finding another job.
According to that poster single people without kids don't need to eat everyday or live indoors. lol
These days you have to define "stable." Almost nothing is. In choosing which job to take, you should broaden your basis for consideration. Look at other aspects - and, no...not the commute [like one OP was so obsessed with].
Off the top of my head a stable is a job that will always be around due to the type of work such as
Public Transportation
Electric Company
Gas Company
Cable
City Trash Dept
State Childcare
Welfare
These days you have to define "stable." Almost nothing is. In choosing which job to take, you should broaden your basis for consideration. Look at other aspects - and, no...not the commute [like one OP was so obsessed with].
I decided to choose stability over commute in the past 3 years. But the commute is not that bad since it takes me about a hour to get to work.
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Young and single does not need all the stability. Married with kids I would go for the more stable job.
