Are federal workers overpaid? Avg 123k?? It’s insane!

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

I stand corrected. Reading further down in this thread I see the direct job-for-job comparison by USAToday. I was surprosed by this result, and retract my previous statements.

Fire them all.

[quote=FormerSanDiegan][quote=jficquette]We are talking double the pay for private employees. Double the pay for jobs that are mostly unneeded.[/quote]

It is NOT double the pay for the same or similar job. It is a comparison of general population (which includes retail employees, sanitation, fast-food, etc) to a specific population which is primarily administrative.
(most of the government jobs that would be equivalent to these lower paying jobs are contracted out and not performed by federal employees).

It is an apples-to-oranges comparison.[/quote]

[Arraya]

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.

[Arraya]

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.

[Arraya]

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.

[Arraya]

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.

[Arraya]

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.

[flyer]

Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.

[flyer]

Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.

[flyer]

Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.

[flyer]

Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.

[flyer]

Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=flyer]Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.[/quote]

Well said, flyer. I’ve been to three funerals so far this year (1 age 50 and 1 age 19) and the year’s only half over.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=flyer]Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.[/quote]

Well said, flyer. I’ve been to three funerals so far this year (1 age 50 and 1 age 19) and the year’s only half over.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=flyer]Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.[/quote]

Well said, flyer. I’ve been to three funerals so far this year (1 age 50 and 1 age 19) and the year’s only half over.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=flyer]Although I know this thread can go many different directions–all very
interesting– I’d just like to add that I agree with flu’s comments.

Although the issues involving government employess do effect society as a whole, there is little we can do about them, so to concentrate on one’s own wealth-building efforts probably makes the most sense.

We’ve been focusing on this for years, and now, at 50, have no financial concerns.
As I’ve seen with friends, in the final analysis, your health will go before your finances do, so enjoy everyday–everything on earth is temporary.[/quote]

Well said, flyer. I’ve been to three funerals so far this year (1 age 50 and 1 age 19) and the year’s only half over.

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