What are the benefits of working for New York State government?

[ENIALE]

I worked in private sector for the past 15 years and has gradually built up good work experience history with comparable salary. Recently I received availability for employment in a position in New York State Government but the beginning salary is almost half of what I can make in private sector.

Please tell me what are the benefits of working for State Government. What kind of perks could I expect? Private sector nowadays offers better salary, but with long working hours, big contribution in medical insurance, no 401K or any pension plan, limited holiday and sick days, etc..

Can the gov't job perks subsidize private company better salary??

[Raven]

I don't know about NY State Government but my hubby works for the Delaware State Government. Even though the salary doesn't seem like much, the benefits are fantastic. His hours are 8to4 though he is a workaholic and sometimes stays after to do paperwork (and yes I am fine with that). No weekends. He now has like over 360 sick days saved up because he never takes a day off. His vacation days, I lost count of. Medical, dental, vision, retirement, plus a medical savings account that when we pay copays and prescriptions, we turn the receipts in and get our money back. Oh and another perk that just got added, car insurance. :yippee: We never have to worry about that big car insurance bill. So the pay may suck but with all the benefits added in we look good on paper.

I worked in private sector for the past 15 years and has gradually built up good work experience history with comparable salary. Recently I received availability for employment in a position in New York State Government but the beginning salary is almost half of what I can make in private sector.

Please tell me what are the benefits of working for State Government. What kind of perks could I expect? Private sector nowadays offers better salary, but with long working hours, big contribution in medical insurance, no 401K or any pension plan, limited holiday and sick days, etc..

Can the gov't job perks subsidize private company better salary??

[THERESA]

Wow, how long has he worked for them?

[Raven]

Since 2001 I think. Shortly after we married and we married in 2000.

Wow, how long has he worked for them?

[Kaos]

I agree, state jobs are always good for their benefits! Those are some killer one in Maryland Raven!

[Raven]

Actually Marylands isnt that great, thats why he works for the State of Delaware. The Governor of Delaware really takes care of her employees.

I agree, state jobs are always good for their benefits! Those are some killer one in Maryland Raven!

[THERESA]

Since 2001 I think. Shortly after we married and we married in 2000.

I can't get over the 360 sick days. Holy crap!

[Raven]

Thats because they added up over the years, he don't take time off. He had the flu a couple of times thats about the only time he has taken off. You should see his vacation time, I lost count of that, he don't use that either accept when they say, use it or lose it.

I can't get over the 360 sick days. Holy crap!