The 5 WORST things about working for the Government

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    In today's video, I lay out the 5 worst things about working in the public sector (a.k.a. for the government). While there are a lot of upsides, there are some pretty big negatives as well!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 52

  • @sawsickness
    @sawsickness Рік тому +42

    I have been a govt employee 17 years and i agree. Job satisfaction is almost non-existent. Most folks stay for the pensions and large amount of time off.

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 11 місяців тому +1

      And the TSP match 😁

    • @jordanjohnson9866
      @jordanjohnson9866 10 місяців тому

      Nah. Not “Most folks stay for the pensions and large amount of time off.” /

    • @jordanjohnson9866
      @jordanjohnson9866 10 місяців тому

      @@chief5981Nah. /

    • @stevenchapman5810
      @stevenchapman5810 5 місяців тому

      I agree way too much time off and no job satisfaction whatsoever no creativity. I feel like a slave with with lots of time off

  • @jeremybuchanon3174
    @jeremybuchanon3174 Рік тому +26

    Yes! Promotions in local government are few and very far between. And they usually depend on favoritism, not merit.

  • @THAT.RANDOM.GUY_
    @THAT.RANDOM.GUY_ Рік тому +9

    The bureaucracy is hands down the most draining and detrimental thing that I have seen and experienced first hand. I was very naive to have thought that the warm welcome I received during my first week was a good sign but surely enough, just 2 months in and I started picking up on just how crazy it is. It's like working with a bunch of looney tunes on and off. It's ridiculous-and I think I would rather be in the private sector. I know both sectors have their politics and ways to navigate the org but my god have I never been in a worse environment than this one. Absolutely horrible.

  • @jamesfreeman7954
    @jamesfreeman7954 2 роки тому +27

    #7 young unmotivated people with no ambition,
    #8 office feels like a retirement home.

  • @alx2c
    @alx2c 3 роки тому +22

    #6: the worst thing about working for government are the dementors

    • @MarkFarfan
      @MarkFarfan  3 роки тому

      Damn, you're right. Now I have to re-upload this video...

  • @anujanthaya76
    @anujanthaya76 2 роки тому +26

    I do agree with lack of vertical mobility. It is a game of seniority rather than ability which is frustrating and feel counterproductive. Many of those who have risen to superior positions have put in 10-20+ years on the minimum

    • @MarkFarfan
      @MarkFarfan  2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely! Gotta put in that time

    • @Polski_Kabaret
      @Polski_Kabaret 2 роки тому

      Not really, objections are it.

    • @newagain9964
      @newagain9964 2 роки тому +3

      I don’t have a problem with seniority. I have a problem of what they do when they get to this positions. They know the bs grunts face and they don’t make it an issue to improve things.

    • @Hawkeyes319
      @Hawkeyes319 2 роки тому +1

      @@newagain9964 Yes, had a friend become a supervisor and completely turn on us.

    • @newagain9964
      @newagain9964 2 роки тому

      @@Hawkeyes319 yeah, but they didn’t “turn”. Mgt exists so leadership doesn’t have to deal with staff (and less savory admin tasks).

  • @rodohara6215
    @rodohara6215 Рік тому +6

    Current fed. Biggest issues is personal accountability of the individual. Thereafter, managers lean on the few people that actually do more than the very bare minimum. The unions protect those shameless employees who would otherwise be on welfare if not in their current position as a fed. Management at lower levels are saddled by management at upper levels who don’t care to understand what the mission actually is when they come up with the next big idea.

  • @xRainCloudx
    @xRainCloudx 2 роки тому +19

    100% accurate. Even county (local) government holds ALL of these characteristics and setbacks. It's enough to make you want to spread your wings elsewhere, since only the clipping of wings seems to occur the majority of the time in this realm of employment.

    • @stud_ley
      @stud_ley 9 місяців тому

      @@royharper2003nah because rich people selling their products for profit are so honest and humble

  • @kriscontinuum3267
    @kriscontinuum3267 2 роки тому +10

    You're also expected to treat politicos as royalty, ignoring policy and procedures for the kings and queens.Theres a very "shut up and do what they want" type of culture, and if you push back you are treated like you're a problem by your coward bosses. After 10 years of this nonsense I'm preparing my resignation.

  • @Chinunit22
    @Chinunit22 Рік тому +5

    In Private sector you making money for someone else, and making them rich meanwhile rich buisness owners are finding many ways to cut pay in order to put more into their pockets. Goverment work, you work for community not profit.

  • @emank8137
    @emank8137 2 роки тому +1

    Great breakdown! Short and sweet! Surprised you don’t have more views.. Seems like you have such useful content! Best of luck!

    • @MarkFarfan
      @MarkFarfan  2 роки тому +1

      Hey, thanks! I really appreciate the support 🙏

  • @YourLocalPunkAnarchist
    @YourLocalPunkAnarchist 2 роки тому +7

    another thing about working for the government: (if you are an IRS employee)
    - if the government shuts down you are required to work without pay, and the ones who shut it down will still get paid
    - you signed an agreement that you wont strike against the government
    - you also signed you will not engage in protests or protest the government

  • @Travis66421
    @Travis66421 7 місяців тому

    I left my local county position as i was only part time and it was late night hours. I was cleaning park bathrooms and closing gates. It was also dangerous because of gangs, druggies and homeless. We were also very short staffed so it made it even more difficult. I was planning to transfer in a position that i wanted after my probation but it never opened back up again until many months later after i quit. I also applied for that position and now have an interview

  • @newagain9964
    @newagain9964 2 роки тому +13

    Working for gov is good...once you turn 50! Lolz. Seriously tho. Sit there for ur last 10 yrs and get a decent pension.

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 11 місяців тому

      A ten year pension? after tax and other withholding you might get $400 a month

  • @IffyEdem
    @IffyEdem Рік тому

    I need an IT job. I already have received potential opportunities for internships with CS and IT. I am looking to do LE in the feds for a few years and get CS under my belt before I move the the private sector… also a pension is great

  • @EmpireProd
    @EmpireProd Рік тому +2

    I left my local government job because of stupid management

  • @SamanthaPafko
    @SamanthaPafko 18 днів тому

    One more con, is that you're not going to get rich by being a public sector employee.

  • @stevenchapman5810
    @stevenchapman5810 5 місяців тому +1

    Nailed it..

  • @TheNguyenben85
    @TheNguyenben85 2 місяці тому

    I left my government go back to the private industry (technology). It is not private sector. It is the private industry

  • @StevenHong
    @StevenHong 3 роки тому +3

    Big Brother

  • @SimonFerocius
    @SimonFerocius 2 роки тому

    I've thought only in Indonesia things like this...

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 11 місяців тому +1

      Nah, people suck everywhere you go

  • @StevenHong
    @StevenHong 3 роки тому +2

    this is dangerous 0_0