Honey, I can catagorically state that government pensions are not fat or bloated for the most part and most are very definately earned dealing with the public. Too many people believe that anyone working for government (city, county, state or federal) are responsible for whatever law or tax they are currently upset about and very often they are not treated with civility or courtesy. Thirty years of that is a testament to incredible patience.
FYI, I do not work for the government (local, state of federal). No one is stopping anyone from taking the civil service test and applying for a job.
Oh right!!
I hope you're not a public school teacher. Too funny!
This thread is like attending a government union meeting!
Ya got nearly half the country in their 50s retired from government.
What honking hoot! And people wonder why the country is flat broke?
Absolutely amazing!