Re: Annual pay raise

IN some cases, federal pay substantially exceeds what a comparable position in private industry would make. In other cases, it is far less. The federal pay system runs on seniority and geography; it often has little to do with the market value of the services being performed by an employee. The administration is trying to overcome some of these disparities. It is not likely they will succeed as the bureaucracy is too entrenched and too many people are afraid of change.

Re: Annual pay raise

So in other words you want a pay cut, or perhaps you mean you want more money? That statement is at best, too broad and vague. I agree with Manager Dod's comments above - in some cases, private sector pay is far less than a comparable job in the government, but in some cases, it can be more. I get tired though of hearing feds complain all the time that they are underpaid relative to the private sector - that isn't ALWAYS the case, only sometimes.

Re: Pay Raise

I don't think private industry has the pleasure of annual pay adjustments. And it's not the government's responsibility to pay for your gas, food, mortgage etc. I don't know about you, but I don't care for the govt to give me ration tickets for food, gas, etc. It's my responsibility to budget my expenses to my income. I think that's covered in Basic Life 101. Private industry does not pay any better than the Fed govt. If they did, no one would work for the govt.

Re: Pay Raise

Your take home was $29.00? Congratulations, mine came to a "whopping" $8.00.

Re: Pay Raise

When my husband got his job about Jun 2000 we were making about the same. He is now making $10K a year more than me. He receives a bonus each year of several thousand dollars and pay raises based on his annual appraisal. While I don't expect the gov't to ration my living expenses, I do expect a pay raise to end up to be a little more substantial than $29. I am so glad you can look down your nose at my comment. Apparently you are one of "those" making too much money since you seem to have no problem with everyday living expenses continual going up while pay is pretty static.

Re: Pay Raise

Hey Navy HR, so what you're saying is, when you're health benefits increase 21% and eat up most of your annual raise, you buy soup instead of chicken? Good for you! You're just the person this administration and Wal-Mart is looking for!

Re: Pay Raise

Yes, I guess that is what I'm saying. Cut corners where you can, or supplement your income with a second job. I did it out of necessity just so I could feed my children. You do what it takes. But to just sit back and say, "Govt, feed me!" I just don't want any part of that. If you think that somehow we made more money when Democrats were in office, well, I've got a bridge for sale. As a matter of fact, the highest increase we ever got came from a Republican (Reagan). We don't get cost of living increases, we get pay adjustments. There's a difference. And there's nothing that prevents our annual pay adjustment from being taken away either. All I'm saying is to stop blaming the govt for your perceived lack of income. Go to private industry if you think the grass is greener.