Yes, I worked in government also, for a very long time. It takes dedication and a commitment to the people (who we serve) that should be a prime mover of employees DOING their job. Not the pension and not the salary. Most people go into government work for the security, then they find that it doesn't take much work to get a pension and health benefits. Something that only governments offer, for the most part, today.
I agree with what you are saying and more of government "service" needs to be based on meritocracy, rather than you are who, related to who, and needless to say NO DEI should be involved.
Yes, I worked in government also, for a very long time. It takes dedication and a commitment to the people (who we serve) that should be a prime mover of employees DOING their job. Not the pension and not the salary. Most people go into government work for the security, then they find that it doesn't take much work to get a pension and health benefits. Something that only governments offer, for the most part, today. I agree with what you are saying and more of government "service" needs to be based on meritocracy, rather than you are who, related to who, and needless to say NO DEI should be involved.