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MrHodja
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Truly a sad development
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3/11/2010 10:30:16 PM
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I am not a Government worker, but work with Govvies. The rank and file Govvies must deal with the Defense Travel System (DTS), and all I can say is I am glad I don't have to.
Govvies (as are we as Defense contractors working on a cost reimbursable basis) are limited by the Joint Travel Regulations, and while there are exceptions in rare cases for overseas travel, they must buy tickets in the back of the bus. The Government has NEVER paid for my customer to travel Business Class on our several overseas trips or first class in the States, and as far as that goes my company has never paid for me to sit up front either. Maybe some of the fat cats at upper levels figure out a way to game the system, but as far as "comfortable" travel I'd venture to say that there is not a whit's difference between the distribution between the haves and have nots in the Government and the private sector.
Now do Government workers enjoy exceptional job security and at least above average pay, absolutely. Will they get as rich as a successful lawyer, doctor, or entrepreneur, probably not. Theirs is a low risk existence with low to moderate rewards.
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