u/Just_Joshin2001

Hello, I am really going out of my comfort zone posting this on social media. I have a situation and I feel like it’s getting harder for me to keep to myself without talking to anyone.

I work as a government contractor and it’s a great job, with a good schedule, and good work life balance. The downside is it is very stressful, it involves work I don’t enjoy doing and it is wearing on me to where when I come home to my 9 month old baby and wife who I absolutely love spending my time with everyday, is starting to make me get irritated easier with them or just distance myself.

I pride myself on being a father and husband, but I also know I am the lone provider at the moment. I am trying to obtain a state job that will be roughly 10-15k less per year but it will be doing something I enjoy. I am also trying to apply for fire departments and get in shape to get into police academy (Dream Job). If I take a pay cut either for the state job or a private company where I could potentially make more money following my degree would that make me a horrible provider or parent?

When I was a kid I didn’t care how wealthy my parents were or what we had. I just enjoyed spending time with my family and making memories.

Just wanted others input to see if I am overthinking the situation or if I should man up and put my feelings aside for my family?

Please don’t hold back, tell me the truth if it is something I need to hear, thanks everyone for letting me join!

Hello, I’m new to the group. I have been searching in indeed for new position as I would like to change up my career. I have an associated degree in electronics and indeed had shown me a job opening local to me for a company call B Braun. It is a field technician 1 role. I just wanted more insight of people who worked in the field. What are your daily hours? Do you get a take home vehicle? Are the benefits and retirement good? I did HVAC for a handful of years and I am now a government contractor. I figured the day would be similar to my HVAC technician days but wasn’t sure if it is remotely close to that. Thanks!

Was testing again this week on NTN for a possible position. Was just curious does the PSSA get weighted into your public relations test score or is it a completely different topic that the department uses to see if you’re fit to serve?