If of interest - Having worked for years for both private and public entities, regarding the MissionSquare Research Working Trends Report: The private sector provides better income. The public sector provides saner work hours. Either sector can provide job satisfaction with a supportive office environment. That is, work is recognized and pay is reasonable, the hierarchy is cordial and respectful, and political infighting is minimized. Otherwise people want to go and, when feasible, they will.
If of interest - Having worked for years for both private and public entities, regarding the MissionSquare Research Working Trends Report: The private sector provides better income. The public sector provides saner work hours. Either sector can provide job satisfaction with a supportive office environment. That is, work is recognized and pay is reasonable, the hierarchy is cordial and respectful, and political infighting is minimized. Otherwise people want to go and, when feasible, they will.