[PhiKapMom]

Couldn't agree more! It used to be very difficult especially out in the field to get a GS-12 when that was considered a high grade. At least in the AF there has been a total grade creep!

Some people don't realize how many years it takes to go from Step 1 to Step 10 either. The vast majority of people I worked with didn't just work 8-5 but were always putting in extra hours with no compensation.

Security and health benefits along with leave are excellent reasons to stay working for the Federal Government. At least in the AF, I felt most people earned their pay and more.

[HiJinx]

Wish I could say the same for our Army customer....