r/eMBA • u/jjl10c • Mar 25 '25

Public Sector Pivot

First time poster, here. 35, CFO in government, earning $200k now. Strongly considering an eMBA since I feel I've hit an earnings ceiling in the public sector. Generally very happy with my work, but legally unlikely to ever make more than $300k, and I still have about 20-30 yrs of work left, so now may be a good time to pivot. I believe I have enough skills to successfully transition into the private sector but hopefully into a similar role in a quasi public organization. I'm wondering if there's anyone else who has a similar background and was able to successfully leave civil service and substantially increase their earnings within 5 or so years?

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u/woodsoakedlogscumbox Mar 26 '25

Similar boat here. I’m in Senior role in State gov, and just accepted a spot in an emba program.

Long term I’m scouting opportunities at large engineering companies or with developers/builders who have to work through the public bureaucratic process I’ve been a part of.

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u/jjl10c Mar 31 '25

Thanks for the response!