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The government doesn't do anything at market rates. They employ below market rates, and contract external companies above market rates. This is (unfortunately
by cbs 14y ago
The government doesn't do anything at market rates. They employ below market rates, and contract external companies above market rates. This is (unfortunately) by design.
- reverend_gonzo 14y agoFor what its worth, government jobs are also a bit more secure and generally provide pensions and other benefits. Whether those benefits are worth a decreased salary depends on the individual.
- jdotjdot 14y agoUnfortunately, the pensions are largely gone the way of life 401(k)s, and with the furloughs that have been coming due to Congressional instability, those things are not really that true anymore.
- adamc 14y agoWhy do you say "by design"? Whose design?
- niggler 14y agoA certain group of politicians want to replace all government functions with private contractors, and most of those are captured by various lobbying groups representing said contractors.