Ditto. I’m thankful for what I earn. I could earn more in the private sector, but I work with some of the most professional, courteous and friendly people anywhere.
For that I am very grateful.
Yes, you could earn more in the private sector. Each of us in that fabled Private Sector federal employees refer to when trying to explain why their salaries are too low makes at least TWICE the equivalent federal salary, the average is actually FOUR TIMES, I was just referring to the floor. And we all retire in five years, on 150% max rate. Kudos!