entry level federal jobs are very difficult to obtain, and the pay isn't great. plus not every position is full time permanent. or comes with the ability to obtain benefits. some are just term positions or "seasonal" which means you can only work a certain # of hours / year with no certainty of rehire.

there are tons of people competing for federal positions..most of whom are way over qualified for the ones they are applying for. just a heads up. and vets get to go to the top of the list. and let's not forget gov't shut downs...they mean periods of no work/no pay for how ever long..sure you usually get paid at some point but it is not a guarantee...and your bills don't take a break because you do.

all of this being said, I loved my federal position. most of the time. it was great until it wasn't. even tho I was earning way less then someone in the private sector doing the same job. .