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> A lot of people work in government jobs for the stability and consistency of the work, as part of that they accept lower pay than the private sector.

Speaking as a new dad currently looking for a "lower key" job due to the extreme stress of raising my toddler, I completely get that. I mean, that's the whole stereotype of "government work". But it also smacks of... a lack of initiative.

> devalued by people who have contributed virtually nothing to society

Who exactly are we speaking of, here? The guy who started 3 successful world-changing companies, or...?



People should be able to live/have a job even if they 'lack initiative'. Not everyone is a silicon valley perfect work unit. And not every job (especially not bureaucratic ones) require that.

> Who exactly are we speaking of, here? The guy who started 3 successful world-changing companies, or...?

The sycophants attracted to the chance to work for the guy who started 3 successful world-changing companies no matter what he's asking them to do.




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