Posted on Sep 2, 2015
When considering keeping a stable Federal dead-end job vs continuing education vs finding new employment, what factors might YOU consider?
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The above question is a summary of the choices I have right now. After February--when my unit's AT is tentatively scheduled, and I get 15 days paid military leave from civilian Uncle Sam!!--I am considering quitting my federal civilian job as it is for many reasons, unfulfilling. The job market where I am is rather good, but as a guy in his early 40s, in order to get career competitive again, I really think I'll need to get a Masters…OK that’s just me thinking out loud. I digress.
I have my own thoughts on what I should consider and when, but what frames YOUR thinking if this were you? Imagine the above as a notional scenario YOU would face. What considerations would YOU weigh?
Take me on a brief walk through your thought process that perhaps I may see different perspectives on my potential career path.
Thank you.
I have my own thoughts on what I should consider and when, but what frames YOUR thinking if this were you? Imagine the above as a notional scenario YOU would face. What considerations would YOU weigh?
Take me on a brief walk through your thought process that perhaps I may see different perspectives on my potential career path.
Thank you.
Army Reserve
Civilian Career
Education
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SGT Dave Tracy
1. Is there Room for advancement within the Federal position,
2. Who will assist you with continuing education costs,
3. Do you have sufficient assets to not be employed while going through continuing education,
4. Do you have readily marketable skills that are required in the area you want to be employed [work and location]
5. What are the mid to long term benefits, expectations with a new position?
1. Is there Room for advancement within the Federal position,
2. Who will assist you with continuing education costs,
3. Do you have sufficient assets to not be employed while going through continuing education,
4. Do you have readily marketable skills that are required in the area you want to be employed [work and location]
5. What are the mid to long term benefits, expectations with a new position?
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I am a Federal civilian worker in a similar situation. What keeps me here is the ability to apply for new jobs elsewhere. Not just Department of the Army jobs but other agencies, different series, etc. What I did was I got my Masters online while working the job. Also remember once you leave the Federal service it is VERY hard to get back in. I would advise simply applying for new jobs within the government but that is based on my perspective. What civilian grade are you?
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Why are you only considering a job? Have you considered starting your own business?
Robert Kiyosaki wrote a book called "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" which you should really read before making any decisions.
You may find it useful to keep your government job while you build a business on the side. When your business income exceeds your job income and you're debt free, you can walk away never to work again. I started a import export business. I'm nowhere near ready to hang up my boots but when it's profitable, I won't have to worry about getting laid off for being too old. (It happens)
Robert Kiyosaki wrote a book called "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" which you should really read before making any decisions.
You may find it useful to keep your government job while you build a business on the side. When your business income exceeds your job income and you're debt free, you can walk away never to work again. I started a import export business. I'm nowhere near ready to hang up my boots but when it's profitable, I won't have to worry about getting laid off for being too old. (It happens)
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