I repeat the only good thing is the schedule........a good retirement plan you can get anywhere, whether through your job or your own Roth IRA. Constant raises, bwhahhaahh, what are they up to now a whole 2% every 4 yrs. But hey to each is own, for some people the gov't is a great place to work;) Most, not all and in no way am I implying you, but most gov't workers take advantage of their job, IMO......