Government employs a massive number of people compared to Google. There simply aren't that many amazing people to fill a government, even if a specific job look

Government employs a massive number of people compared to Google. There simply aren't that many amazing people to fill a government, even if a specific job looked cool, the clever person would soon leave out of frustration that others don't know what they're doing. At Google, even if you don't like the management, they have (generally) proved their worth and ability. If your cool jobs couldn't attract the clever people I assume the OP was alluding to, then it isn't worth the hassle? Governments also have to work with many outside agencies, suppliers and consumers, I guess many more than people like Goldman do. Unless the whole network is run well, frustration is crouching at the door.