Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
I am currently a GS 6 step 6 level. I have recently accepted a position where I can move up to a GS 7, but will have to begin as a GS 5. They want me to start as a GS 5 step 7, but my current pay is comparable to a GS 5 step 10, so my annual pay will be lower. Can you explain why this may be?
A:
You don’t have to accept the position. Sometimes you have to take one step back to take five steps forward. It is a calculated, careful decision you should make about your opportunities.
Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw, Bransford & Roth, PC.
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