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by dungle6 3277 days ago
They're probably looking for much kids/fewer years experience (they keep bloviating about being startup like after all). Based on GS pay they cap out at a salary that is not very high for an industry veteran (they talk about steps being skipped only in "exceptional" circumstances). I guess they assume that if you've got all those years and are still applying you must not be very good. A GS15 is only 128k in the costly DC area. I work for a nonprofit in a much much lower cost of living area and make about that and I'm nowhere near the top of any payscale!

Oh and no relo assistance either lol. To work in the capital of corruption. Sorry but I would have to be braindead to surround myself by that environment knowing I was just a blue collar lackey. And if equivocating "public" service and being Trump's bitch works for you, I am happy for you.
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askldjd 3277 days ago
I am turning 34 coming this September. Not much of a kid anymore (even though I act like one).

Not true. GS15 caps at 161k at DC area. It is a very respectable salary. http://www.fedweek.com/pay-tables/2017-gs-pay-table-washingt...

For engineering, USDS predominately hires senior engineers with years of experience. The reason is because we help troubleshoot some of the biggest crises in the government.

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kelnos 3277 days ago
Sure, but isn't 161k the max, and there's no room to grow beyond that? For many people who work in the SF bay area (for example) and have 10+ years of experience, even 161k may represent a pay cut. DC is certainly cheaper cost-of-living-wise, but not by a lot. And if 161k is the max, where do you go from there, especially if you won't have a job after a few years due to how their "tour of duty" thing? Spend even more of your own money to move back to the bay area, and try to reestablish your old salary from before you left?
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dkhenry 3277 days ago
If your counting the money it will never be worth it. It makes no financial sense to go work for the USDS, you will get paid less, you will work in a much worse environment, with more frustration then you can imagine. However you will directly impact the lives of millions of Americans. People who would have died, might live. Educations can be obtained for those who might never have had one. Doctors will get paid more efficiently and will take on more medicare and medicaid patients.

You might not have as much disposable income, but you can live a good life in a nice area for 161k. Thats more them most people in the DC area make.

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