[Deathtomarxists]

Agreed. Got laid off in 08 and been scrapping ever since while watching my relatives and friends who work for the feds doing great, getting significant raises, taking tons of vacation I never got in private sector and generally not doing much work. People here can hate me but I have zero sympathy for the fed employees. They are getting just a tiny tiny sample of what the rest of us have endured the past 4 years.

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They are getting just a tiny tiny sample of what the rest of us have endured the past 4 years.

Yep... listen to the screaming because of small reductions to the fedgov budget. Imagine these cuts taking place in the social entitlement programs. This is what we're up against when we want a smaller government. My family have made due with a smaller budget for a number of years now. Time for momma gubmint to deal.

[napscoordinator]

Agreed. Got laid off in 08 and been scrapping ever since while watching my relatives and friends who work for the feds doing great, getting significant raises, taking tons of vacation I never got in private sector and generally not doing much work. People here can hate me but I have zero sympathy for the fed employees. They are getting just a tiny tiny sample of what the rest of us have endured the past 4 years.

I am sorry for your job situation. However, your facts are a little off. First of all there has not been a raise in the Federal Government at all since 2008. Secondly if 12 days a year vacation is tons of vacation then I guess I don’t know the definition of ton. Again best of luck for you getting a great job!!!!