Public vs Private

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I already posted in /adv/ice. Like hell, I'll get any engineers from there.

Any engineers out there? Do you work in the public or private sector? What are the pros and cons to each that you know?

I currently work in the private sector as an entry level design engineer, making OK money starting out. I can see myself advancing in the private sector but my father constantly pushes me to work for the government because benefits, better starting pay, he loves stability, etc.

Now, my goal is ALSO to make money, not just make money. What I really want is to learn as much as I can in structural engineering and become a great engineer. Making money is just icing on the cake. I would hate to work for the government only to find out work is slow and boring, but you make decent money. Am I wrong? Thoughts?

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