There’s a reason for that. Federal workers are better educated.
Slight problem with this conclusion. If Federal Workers are so educated and so brilliant, then why are they working for the government when they could be earning a zillion dollar salary in private industry.
“If Federal Workers are so educated and so brilliant, then why are they working for the government when they could be earning a zillion dollar salary in private industry.”
Actually, with all the outsourcing and H1B pressure in private industry, the federal works have probably made the smart decision by going to the government for work. Frankly, I’m so sick of what goes on in private industry, I would gladly work a government or union job, but if my current job goes away, I will probably try starting a business first, that has been my dream for a long time. Then if that doesn’t work, I’ll look for a gov/union teat. hehe
And if they’re so highly educated, professional, and good at what they do, why are so many of them needed?
I’ll answer this one.
I’m a federal employee, with a MA in American Government from Georgetown University, Phi Beta Kappa, and I chose federal employment because I can work flexible, part-time hours while I raise my 4 young children.
Great benefits and stability too (although since I was hired in 1994, I only have a tiny pension, not the bloated ones of old).