It seems that federal government employees are enjoying significant pay raises. Over the last year and a half, there’s been a sharp increase in the number of Federal Government employees earning over $100,000. In a striking example, 1,690 employees at the Department of Transportation are now making over $170,000, compared to just one before the recession. This spike in high salaries has sparked my interest in a government career.
I’m even considering a long-term career plan where I’d work in the private sector for 20 years to build my savings, and then switch to a government job to enjoy a hefty salary and solid pension for the next 20 years. Today, I’m headed to the local library to research everything I can about landing a lucrative role at the DOT. I’m aiming to excel as a planner, analyst, treasurer—whatever role can get me to that $170,000 salary mark.
Is anyone else tempted by the idea of working for the federal government? After reading about the financial benefits, who wouldn’t be? Initially, I thought you had to be a Congressman or Senator to make $174,000, but it turns out other government positions can offer similar pay.
If I were to work for the government, I’d probably advocate for tax increases across all income levels to sustain our salary hikes. After all, it’s crucial to keep those guaranteed pay raises rolling in. Plus, with the public’s attention often focused on Wall Street, the high earnings and benefits in government roles might fly under the radar.
And let’s not forget about the pensions, which are incredibly generous, especially in today’s low-interest-rate environment. For anyone dreaming of financial security, a government job might just be the golden ticket. Why would anyone choose the uncertainty and lower pay of the private sector when federal employees are clearly having a financial field day?
It’s worth pondering why we should even look elsewhere when federal jobs offer such stability and financial benefits.
