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Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois
I always wonder about total compensation too.
Even if the salary is lower, if the workload is less, there's total job security, a gold plated pension, benefits etc.
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(A) Workload depends on the person. I can tell you now that my workload in the government is more than I ever had in my various private sector jobs. Which is certainly an area where these blanket contracts fall down. I know that based on the work I did last year, I deserve a raise, but I know at least three other guys that have the same classification that I do that deserve a swift boot to the rear.
(B) The job security is the main reason I have stayed with the government as long as I have. I have seen way too many friends and family get the boot after pouring their heart and soul into a company. So I'll definitely grant you that one.
(C) The gold plated pension (aka "golden handcuffs") is generous. But we also pay a lot into that. Whenever someone looks at my pay stub they are gobsmacked by how much I pay every 2 weeks.
(D) Benefits are similar to what I was getting in the private sector. Actually, I'm getting less in government for eye care. (what is it? $200 every 2 years? Can't afford contacts on that... and the government plan won't cover laser surgery)
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The one thing I would do if I were the head of Treasury Board is cut the severance benefits but PAY OUT SICK LEAVE. I have 36 weeks of sick leave in my bank which I'll never use unless I come down with something totally debilitating like cancer. I'm sick and tired of the asshats that think "sick leave" = "vacation days". But you get those asshats in the private sector as well....