re: Anyone ever work for the government?

I worked for local, state and federal government for twenty years and one thing was consistent. If you aren't willing to shut your mouth and do as told regardless of how right you are then it isn't the place for you. There will be less qualified people telling you to do something that isn't in the best interests of anyone and if you don't do it, it will cost you. This is a fact. There are definitely hard-working people trying to do the right thing but they will be in the minority. The vast majority of government workers seek out their positions because they don't want to work hard, they want to be guaranteed a position and retirement for not trying hard and/or they are seeking to enrich themselves or their friends.

I am retired from that work now and it isn't sour grapes. It is the truth. I was the guy who would tell bosses "NO" because I wasn't willing to do something less than my best. It cost me in my career but I am glad I stood my ground. You can go in saying "I won't be like that" but they will beat you down or you will quit in frustration.