Yeah that’s a little over the top but in my experience both in and out of government the 80/20 rule applies. Most people are just clocking time. The good ones get a lot of the work done.
I've experienced that a lot in my time.
Some go out in the field, make a few mistakes, miscalculation and errors in judgement. Others set about the shop and talk about what fine Instrument men they are.
You can get a little dirty when you put your shoulder to the wheel, but it comes with a lot self gratification.. :)
Bingo. I met and worked with people in the private sector that were miles above public servants.