“My coworkers are all in their late 50s, 60s. . .all on their way out, and we’ve been told there will be no rehiring—just contracting out. Which is probably a good thing. Contractors do a much better job than the feds do, and cheaper. ..”
No kidding. 90% of the fed workers retired the day they were hired.
Always looking to hire an underling or a subcontractor to do their job so all they do is supervise. Think sidewalk consultant.
The cost of these bozoes is only the tip of the iceberg. The regulations these clowns have made to justify their existence is destroying the USA.
“Always looking to hire an underling or a subcontractor to do their job so all they do is supervise. Think sidewalk consultant.”
This is becoming the mindset of the corporate world as well.