Dot-Commers vs. Government Contractors

StrangeBeer writes: "When the dot-Com movement went bust, it sent thousands of former employees running for cover (or the unemployment line, whichever was closer). One place they didn't go was the way of the Government Contractor who, incidentally, is doing just fine right now with or without a recession. Various reasons are given for this and one I'd like to point out is that the government managers would rather hire an underqualified person with a security clearance and later train them in their tradecraft. The vast majority of these kinds of employees are coming from other kinds of federal work (military, civil service, etc.) and not defunct dot-Com companies."

Comments

Re:Why not to work for the government.

[slutdot]

This is so true considering that the government looks more favorably on attendance rather than performance to determine raises and promotions. If you don't mind waiting in line for a promotion because some pinhead has been in the IS department for 8 months after he transferred out of the accounting department (where he worked for 15 years prior but the job has been phased out because of budget cuts) go for it. You should be happy.

Re:Why not work for the gov right now?

[nexex]

Well of course it is! This is going to come off as a troll, but government workers can't be fired! Seriously, have you seen the amount of work/paperwork it takes to fire someone who works for the government. Your time is better spent using attrition, which is only slightly better. Who in their right mind would leave a job with no deadlines, no accountability, and of course -- you can't be fired!