> but you're a consumer, aren't you? A taxpayer too. Well the gov't bit is a trick cause they have a monopoly[1], of course I want them to do their best work w

> but you're a consumer, aren't you? A taxpayer too. Well the gov't bit is a trick cause they have a monopoly[1], of course I want them to do their best work with what boils down to a forced purchase. (ie when I pay my taxes, I'm forced to purchase a basket of goods decided by politicians and lobbyists) . However, when it comes to private businesses? Let em die, I spend my money at the companies that give me the best value for my dollar. (yes sometimes premium, not always frugally). > of having pride in your work? Totally agree, find an employer that has that culture, then give them your absolute best. My point was do not throw your pearls to swine, do not martyr yourself at a company that does not value those things. [1]: not that I'm automatically advocating for ending all gov't monopolies, I don't have a good alternate solution at hand for some cases, but still can recognize one of the properties of the choice