[quote=CA renter][quote=ocrenter][quote=sdrealtor]But if you perform below average you should fall behind. Its the private sectors way of showing you where the door is without getting sued.[/quote]
ultimately that’s the downfall of the public sector. the pay increases are all set in stone, regardless of performance.[/quote]
I’m pretty familiar with a number of public employers and their compensation numbers. Of the ones I’m familiar with, almost all have had their compensation frozen or seen net decreases in total compensation since about 2008. No net raises in the vast majority of cases. Their compensation has gone down in real terms, and in many cases, in nominal terms.[/quote]
To your point about merit-based pay, though public employees are paid on the same scale, those who work more hours, have more training, education, etc. tend to get paid more.
It depends on the particular employer and type of position, but the best employees are usually paid the most because they are also the ones who tend to get promoted. There is less nepotism/favoritism in public employment, so the ones who get promoted (not including political offices) are usually the the best employees, and are paid more as a result.
