# Former Federal Goverment Employees... Help! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 7, 2000, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-federal-goverment-employees-help/13509 "2000-02-07T22:11:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2000, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-federal-goverment-employees-help/13509/1 "2000-02-07T22:11:00Z")
If you’re a former government employee working in the private sector, read on. I’m about to leave the federal government after 11.5 years and I admit it, I’m a bit apprehensive. I hate the job I’m in now because it makes me feel useless, tired and like my brain power is melting away. I know that going to the private sector is a good move, but this morning when I announced that I’ll be leaving I got a few messages with an undertone of “You’ll be baaaaaack…” Please tell me something that will alleviate my feelings of paranoia. No second thoughts. No looking back. But I could use a little support. Thanks. 😃 * * * You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2000, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-federal-goverment-employees-help/13509/2 "2000-02-07T22:18:00Z")
Yes, I do know how to spell gover **N** ment. It’s guv’mint, right? ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2000, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-federal-goverment-employees-help/13509/3 "2000-02-07T22:24:00Z")
Canth, that’s what my Chief said when I left the Navy. Don’t feel bad. People that say that either totally love their job or are putz’s who stay only because of the benefits. good luck! The private sector is just as good! I hope you love your new job! ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2000, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-federal-goverment-employees-help/13509/4 "2000-02-07T22:26:00Z")
I always thought it was gubbmint, meself. In any event…don’t listen to them, hon! Admittedly, I’m trying to switch from a contractor position into the government right now, but I know many people who did the reverse trip, and they are ALL happier. (And yes, I have a good reason for trying the government now for a job instead of the private sector…) So good luck!!! * * * “You are sweet, kind, and considerate… Like a grown up boy scout with tits!” - Brian, aka SDMB’s one and only Satan. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2000, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-federal-goverment-employees-help/13509/5 "2000-02-07T22:47:00Z")
Don’t worry about it. I am just now moving in to the Government job arena and it’s a little scary too but I always try to keep in mind: Life’s too short, live it for yourself. You never want to be in a position where you wonder what if, Good Luck! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2000, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-federal-goverment-employees-help/13509/6 "2000-02-07T22:48:00Z")
Don’t worry about it. I am just now moving in to the Government job arena and it’s a little scary too but I always try to keep in mind: Life’s too short, live it for yourself. You never want to be in a position where you wonder what if, Good Luck! 🙂