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January 8, 2011 at 3:54 pm
I work for the federal government. We do not administer one program unless it is authorized by congress and we do not spend one penny unless it is appropriated by congress. If there is waste, it starts with congress – not the employees.
January 8, 2011 at 8:41 pm
I have known many persons who work for government at all levels.
They take their jobs as seriously, if not more seriously, than private sector employees, often for far less pay than for the same job in the private sector.
January 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm
I’ve worked for the federal government for 35+ years. Most of the folks I work with are “professionals” – meaning their job has a positive college degree requirement. We have no minimum wage jobs. Even our lower level jobs are very technical in nature.
In my opinion, there is “waste” in what we do but it’s wasteful programs passed and authorized by congress not wasteful people doing their jobs.
There is so much misinformation and so many misconceptions about what we’re paid and all our great “free” benefits. Our benefits are good, but not great, and they’re not free. My standard health insurance costs me $133 every two weeks – that’s my share that comes out of my check. It’s decent coverage but nothing special and does not include any routine dental or vision coverage. I’m glad I have it and don’t have to pay the bill myself, but it is by no means free. And I’ve paid 7% of every penny I’ve ever made into our retirement system.