If you are a government (local, state, or federal) employee, do you like it?  What's it like for you?
450011
I was a county employee for ten years, and I have been a federal employee for almost three years now.  my response is the same on both levels.  The pay is decent. Your never gonna get rich working for the government. The pay is decent, the benefits are great, good retirement, but you are easily replaced.  If you died today, tomorrow work will go on as if you were never there.  You are not vital to the team.  I like working for the gov't.  It's a guaranteed paycheck.  I don't ever have to worry about being layed off, or wondering if I'm gonna get all my hours this week.  The atmosphere at my work is stressful.  Working for the gov't, you quickly realize that the harder you work, the more work they give you.  The lazy ones go on without any responsibility or consequences.
17967
I absolutely LOVE my job.  I'm a 911 dispatcher.  I take calls all day (or night) long.  I save at LEAST one life per week.  There's just something about going home after a shift and knowing the kinds of things I've accomplished that make me feel terrific!  Besides that, can't beat the fact that I'm sitting here typing this out from work, as we can do anything we want when there's not an active call!
267762
Do you enjoy the job? Do you want to be permanent? If so, then stick it out.
464159
Since it's (IMO) a comparative judgement, it's the best one out there - by far.\n\nI speak of our own unique system of government, not of the characters currently occupying the Executive Branch - they come and go every four to eight years, whether they like it or not!\n\nStill, there are LOTS of problems and issues with the Federal government but, hey, without those little things, life would be awfully booorrrrriing, no?\n\nAnd besides, who in this country would opt for, say, Japanese, French, Singaporean or even British-style government?  Nothing really wrong with any those countries' systems of government but the average American, given a choice and a list of pros and cons vis-a-vis what they've come to understand and expect of our government and what they'd get from any of those countries' governments, would not wish to live under any of those countries' systems of government.
784553
I wouldn't say I love it but I like it. Actually it is the perfect job for me. If I had a choice, like endless money I would not go to work at all but do other things. But for a job mine is actually nice.  For me. It would not necessarily be fun for other people. \n\nI am in sales (software), make good money, work from a home office, have wonderful colleagues, great customers and all support I need from the company. My manager is far away and trusts me and does not micromanage.
518928
My job is fantastic!\nTaffy-not so much. \nI love your dressed up avatar!
1116131
I am a volunteer certified emergency medical technician, have been for 2.5 years. I love working with the people, even the ones who would rather knock my head off cause I want to save their butts! It's very rewarding making a difference in someones life. The money sucks royally, so I can't live off it. I am working to get higher up on the department to make more money.
746605
I like my boss. She's really nice and caring. If people have disasters at home - if their kid's ill or something she's fine about you having the day off to look after them without making you take annual leave.\nShe's also a good laugh to go out with. And she lets you take a two hour lunch break if you want to meet friends as long as you work it back.
170351
what aspect? overtime? work hours? benefits?
859182
I believe it is a quasi-public institution.\n\nIt is governed by a Board of Governors.  Each Governor heads one of the regional district banks of the Federal Reserve.\n\nI would think it would be a great place to work, if you can pass the background check.
296805
I am currently in the middle of hiring 5 new employees and I also live in an area with 3 bases so I can relate to your question. I think your military back ground is a plus and a minus for you. First and foremost military personal tend to have a higher sense of loyalty to their jobs and better discipline. I also find integrity of military to be a lot higher so I love having them as employees. On the down side I am concerned with call ups and deployments. There is an extreme shortage of manpower here in my area and I must have people that will be there.They can not be easily replaced. I need to be my employees #1 priority, behind family of course.
908826
I'm in the legal profession, so for me it would be a real treat.\n\nThe workload is very heavy.  The publicity, digging through the skeletons in my closet, death threats, etc. I could do without.  I don't know what they make, but probably not much more than I do (maybe less!) - although the benefits must be great.\n\nBut the chance to actually make a difference - you bet.\n\nHonestly, I'm bright enough to know that I'm not quite brilliant enough for the job!!!
449156
I have, it is a government agency for placing people with jobs.
171514
I work in a medium/maximum security jail.  I have my good days and my bad days.  The pay and benefits are okay, but it is a hard and opressive place to work.  I have a very sad view of society.
550786
how do you compare the lifestyle of today to your time period? \nwhat is your view on todays goverment compared to your time period?\ngas and economy?\nrace?\nwar?\nemployment?\nworld affairs?
140960
I have worked at the national level and the State level and the local level and I strongly believe that for most people, working at the local level can accomplish more than any of the others.\n\nAdditionally, there are far more opportunities at the local level.
553034
I love ALL humans and hope for and wish the best for all lives ... HOWEVER, if you are going to work here and live here, FOLLOW THE LAWS, AND PAY TAXES LIKE ALL THE REST OF US HAVE TO!!!!  Simple as that :) ... Have a nice day.