I
have always been great at closing the door on things, persons and processes
that no longer serve me. Today I have decided that I am closing the door on
working in the federal government. I have had an 8-year career there but after
receiving 2 $80/hour jobs from recruiters. This is $160,000 per year. One of
the 2 will offer me $90/hour or $180,000. That’s more than GS-15 step 10 income
which is $155,000; and, the process takes 15 years to go from step 1 to step 10.
Right now I stand to earn more than 15 years. Knowing myself I will be way
farther along than $180,000 by year 2031.
This
isn’t the first time that I have closed the door on something. I have done this
with two federal agencies, Constellation and now the federal sector. I am happy
to leave and never return to my first federal agency because this year this
agency is moving from DC to Maryland. I have a choice in this matter. There are
so many miserable people relocating but I am still here in DC.
Closing the door
is liberating because I can focus on the future. The past is not competing with
my future. I can devote time towards creating a new system that serves me now
instead of being torn. Indecisiveness kills many people’s dreams; but, not
mine. Yes, I admit that the federal sector has been good and has taught me a
lot; but, I am very happy that I can move on towards something good. If I stay
applying for federal jobs than I am limiting my income and personal growth;
therefore, I am closing the door.
