Social Security Administration reviews

Unfortunately, the pension, generous base salaries, and the virtual inability to be fired means that the average employee lacks an incentive to be innovative or leave for other opportunities. This leads to a conservative & insulative culture that tends to be more inward looking rather than risk taking. The hiring process makes it difficult to get the best employees with specific skill sets. Some federal benefits are quirky and not easy to use compared to other large private sector employers. At the executive level, pay is often not commensurate with the private sector or even other agencies. Work from home policies are a must.

You hit a glass ceiling after about 2-4 years where promotions become scarce, and you have to wait until somebody dies or retires. No real tuition assistance or meaningful help to better your career.