Attention all antiworkers: If you have ever worked a government job, need your advice?

I want to go the private sector as my gov. job is boring and it is hard to move up. I make 21 dollars a hour but live in a HCOL area. I am just curious if any one has successfully transitioned to the private sector, and if so what was your experience. Unfortunately my entire resume consists of gov. work. From local municipalities to school districts.