arrogant_ambassador t1_izbkr41 wrote on December 7, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Reply to comment by Square_Rabbit65 in NYC comptroller says Adams has ‘exacerbated’ widespread city worker vacancies by mowotlarx

And you haven’t found that in other sectors? You seem very knowledgeable and I’m just trying to weigh my options.

supermechace t1_izj89zn wrote on December 9, 2022 at 2:45 PM

I've never worked in govt but the op's descriptions sound similar to family owned(or majority share) companies Ive worked for. In addition to being stingy with pay and employee career training, it was a toxic environment. Many companies have toxic environments also but a decent company will adjust or at least recognize the balance of keeping employees happy and productive or at least the pay and experience is market rate. Below average pay and experience will hurt you longer term than a stable job in a low pay and toxic environment where leadership is unaccountable

arrogant_ambassador t1_izj9mp3 wrote on December 9, 2022 at 2:55 PM

I’m trying to make sense of your last sentence - are you advocating for or against government work?

supermechace t1_izji1at wrote on December 9, 2022 at 3:52 PM

In terms of working for NYC gov, against unless you have no other options. I wouldn't be surprised if Adams started outsourcing govt jobs, as increasing employee attrition ignoring morale while increasing pursuit of pet projects is usually a pretext to outsource jobs

arrogant_ambassador t1_izjkmtw wrote on December 9, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Thank you for offering up your thoughts. It’s definitely something I will take into consideration as I begin to look for work again.

supermechace t1_izjlx9q wrote on December 9, 2022 at 4:18 PM

I've been helping some people out with advice. Basically despite the drop in stock and real estate values, they still represent the only investment paths for financial security in retirement. But to invest you need spare finances. It sounds like city pay is so low that you may wind up broke or in debt by the time your pensions kick in at retirement.maybe it's ok if your spouse gets a city job while your job is the main income. In addition health care benefits are a big target for the city to cut costs. But outside of your finances, it's important to build up your skill set whether it's training or classes. Try to find a job that has the best balance between work your passionate about and your financial goals. Recognize the market is pretty cyclic and it appears even govt jobs like NYC is no longer a real safe haven from economic cycles due to politicians not believing in rainy day funds.