This is by far not the first shutdown, nor is there any indication it will be the last. I'm wondering why under these circumstances anyone would even want to wo

This is by far not the first shutdown, nor is there any indication it will be the last. I'm wondering why under these circumstances anyone would even want to work for the US government? Obviously there are people near to their pension years who will want to complete them, but they would usually have some money. But young people? If your boss is an asshole, just quit! Why would that be any different in the public sector?