Pros
- If you love politics and don’t want to move to DC, working for the MN legislature is your best bet - Flex scheduling during the summer months - Comp time for the extra hours you work during session (con: you start accruing at 85 hours bi weekly, not immediately after the standard 80) - Low cost health and dental. 401k style retirement benefits - Politically minded people all around you who share a strong common interest
Cons
- If you are applying for a legislative staff job, do not get matched with a psychotic legislator. There’s a few of them that are known to make their staff person’s life very very difficult. - Promotion potential and significant pay increases are really only available to staff in the majority party - Work can be stressful during the legislative session with time constraints and long hours - High turnover to better paying and more stable jobs