I’m a part-time federal employee (Dept of Education)—I’m almost 40 years old in my office (of about 40 people) and I am the second-youngest there, and believe me it is depressing working with people who talk about nothing but retirement.
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. ..
Seriously, tell me how this is a bad thing?
It's what I've faced as a member of the "baby bust" (the group following the boom). Companies have no "loyalty" to employees, you can and will be replaced with a cheaper alternative. Get you off the permanent expense list. Get you off the benefits package.
There isn't a lack of younger talent out there. There is an unwillingness to hire permanent workers and keep them "until retirement". 7 years, 12 years... is considered a good run these days.
“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.
Contractors do a much better job than the feds do, and cheaper. .....and you can fire or replace them easily.