[USAF1985]

I would agree the federal workforce is bloated and needs to be pruned - starting with all the IRS new hires and the Dept of Education. I would not agree we “all” feel entitled. I feel grateful to be able to do my job and do it well. Even as a civilian for the DoD, I occasionally get put in harm’s way, and I expect nothing in return. Some things are more important than me, and it comes at a personal cost. What I don’t like is being tarred with the same brush as the deadwood.

[MtnClimber]

The DoD is one of the few federal organizations that is necessary.

[yldstrk]

What is the job you are doing?

[BlackbirdSST]

I would agree the federal workforce is bloated and needs to be pruned - starting with all the IRS new hires and the Dept of Education. I would not agree we “all” feel entitled. I feel grateful to be able to do my job and do it well. Even as a civilian for the DoD, I occasionally get put in harm’s way, and I expect nothing in return. Some things are more important than me, and it comes at a personal cost. What I don’t like is being tarred with the same brush as the deadwood.

You might be sincere and 101% truthful with your stance. The problem is, we could line up 100 deadwoods and they would all say the exact same thing. If you are open to a word of advice, start looking for work elsewhere.

The bolded part above, I doubt that. When your paycheck stops you will move on.