Hah! I'm counting the days to my retirement and second career as a "consultant!"

And finally, the most important lesson you can learn is that the best way to work in the government is not to work for the government at all; be a consultant. As a consultant, you’ll get twice the pay, half the headaches and, by the time anyone realizes your work is useless, you’ve moved on to the next project and an even higher ‘per diem’ rate.
Surviving Government Employment
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David Martin
Barbara Andres
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Jan 28, 2022
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Hah! I'm counting the days to my retirement and second career as a "consultant!"
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Written by Barbara Andres8.7K Followers
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Muddling through, one story at a time. Grab a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and let’s get curious together. On Bluesky: @terriersrus.bsky.social
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