Originally Posted by
Stickshift3000
I spent close to 10 years in state public service; I agree entirely with this comment. Incompetence appears to even be rewarded.
I have a similar length of service in the VPS and this is so true.
A typical day starts at 09:30-10 ish, off for a coffee, check emails, a smoke if you're so inclined. Off to the gym around 11, back at 12 to go for lunch, 13:00 check some emails, 13:30 off to a 2 hour lecture about diversity in the workplace. Afternoon coffee break, maybe a meeting or "catch up" as they're called, to discuss the week ahead, 17:00 check some more emails & start to wind up the day. Good effort everyone.
And its these people who believe they "get" the real world. As an example, all the Govt. Lawyers wouldn't last 5 mins in a real Legal firm where they have to account for every 5 minute block in order to "bill" the clients. I can only imagine the Medical expertise that's determining our 'incarceration' at the moment.