EA1 5 months in, what's next?
Snap and Medicaid training are out of the way and I've been able to socialize around the office more but something I've noticed between here, class mentors, and the general consensus of my office is that the wage is on the lower end. I live in a fairly affordable city, so thankfully I can get by with my spouse's and my salary combined however I also hear that getting raises are difficult.
Are our promotions difficult to obtain as well? I'm not a temporary employee so after the first year I get my auto promotion however I know better than to expect a couple cents raise and to plan on TANF training added to my cases which is no big deal. I'm happy to work for more pay, fair enough trade.
There's a lot of talk here about people saying that it's a bad time to be entering in with the state. I feel comfortable with the knowledge I've been provided in training about my job.. Yeah there's hiccups, but a job is a job right now. I'm not overly thrilled at the mandatory health insurance, but who am I to be complaining about benefits.
What I'm really curious about is what roles are available past EA1. It's not really talked about in my office. Obviously EA2 and 3 with the supervisor past that but I get worried because the way people talk it seems like there's a general dissatisfaction. Are the higher positions really that terrible? I'd hate to think I'm putting in all this time with the intention of setting up camp at a job I'd like to retire with if the finish line isn't obtainable. Thanks!