<prompt> Human: Throwaway because...A little Background info, I got my current job about 3 years ago when I was 26. After 1 promotion and a couple of mandatory raises Im hitting the mark of 50kyr.Also, starting soon I will have around 19 vacation days my 12 sick days I already have. This does not include overtime I can do it make additional days for myself. My average raise per year is around 4 raise COLA. If I get a promotion I would still receive this raise.I pay 320mo for my HMO insurance and dentalvision for 2. My insurance is very good and I have almost no out of pocket expenses.As for the job itself, its with a local government very close to me. We are considered one of the top in the country and have almost no real financial concerns. My pension with the government will be 85 of my top 3 years income averaged together. Obviously I dont know if this will last, however it seems if they do change it, it will be for future employees.We also have other programs for retirees that would essentially make your pension close to 100 of your income upon retirement before Social Security. As I said above, I dont know if these will last, but from how it looks it seems Im vested into the programs if I stay.I guess my question is, should I even be looking for other opportunities? My area of living is pretty high cost of living but I do well for myself. A little perspective would help greatly!Married, no kids  <response>: No. You have a very solid job. Seems to be decent pay but you also get yearly raises COLA which is a lot better than most gov jobs I think. Just based on your post, it seems foolish to try and find something better. Corp jobs are going to be most susceptible to changes in the economy and gov jobs are usually hard to get fired from. Unless you think you can make drastically more in the private sector, then there is no need to look elsewhere. If you want personal fulfilment, maybe look into something on the side? 