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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. It’s interesting that there’s a pretty consistent narrative for seeking federal government work.

So, I have a follow up question. Most of you seem pretty happy with your federal government gig, yet you still complain A LOT. Square that for me. How can you be so aware of how good you have it and yet complain that you’re underpaid, for instance? When you say such things, do you temporarily forget the cost of your pension, days off, etc. The whining makes you seem ungrateful for what many of you have described as a pretty desirable situation. [/quote]

It's hard to answer a question like this because (a) you clearly have an agenda and (b) aren't asking a coherent question with any clarity or seeming understanding that those answering might not complain and/or that even great situations can include frustrations (changing work station policies, weak management systems, etc.)

Many people said pay and benefits but its not clear these people are actually in government. For me, it's a unique policy lever. I've worked in local and state government and federal is different. What policies you can shape, the budget you have to shape them and study them, the scale ... all very interesting. I also think you downplayed the "I know we're in the dmv". I mean, many people come to DC because they're interested in federal policy. To be suprised seems odd, frankly.[/quote]

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