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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reality is most federal workers are underpaid and work really hard.  Many, if not most, could make more money in the private sector, especially the most highly skilled.  The government's draw is public service and decent benefits. Sure, you could outsource the work that needs to get done, but the private sector overcharges the government and has less oversight.[/quote]

This is true in my agency.  I stay because the work I do is far more advanced, challenging and interesting in the government than in the private sector.  I could make double or more my GS-15/10 salary in the private sector, but the work would be all reactive and not fresh or innovative.  IM fortunate that DH makes high 6 figures so money isnt really an issue.

The majority of the folks I work with are incredibly smart and driven.  No one works a 40-hour week, more like 50-60 if not more.  Yes, there is a bit of "deadwood" but a great deal less than there was 10 years ago.  The "lazy, entitled government worker" is a very mis-informd stereotype.  We have virtually no support staff, no adminstrative staff.  Everyone I work with has an advanced degree, whether in law, public policy, engineering or economics.[/quote]

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