Pros
-There was plenty of time off. - Workdays were 7.5hrs (paid lunch). - I worked with some great and fun people. - I really enjoyed my work here and felt like I was making a difference. - Good benefits
Cons
- Salary is significantly less than private sector. This is what ultimately caused me to leave. - As a union employee, I was subject to contract negotiations. A 2% or 3% annual increase was the norm. - Lots of "driftwood". There is no incentive to work hard. You get the same benefits if you don't work hard and there are no consequences. - There isn't much room for growth. Promotions are within the civil service structure. This can make getting ahead more difficult. It can also result in less qualified individuals getting promoted. -Bureacracy