Public service jobs' wages often aren't competitive with the private sector. Benefits help make up for this. It's a trade off. Folks sometimes say they'd prefer to save and invest in their own retirement. Statistics suggest that frequently does not happen. I for one, was lousy at investing in my own retirement. This is partly why I was willing to take a sizable reduction in wages when I became a public employee. For me it was a good decision.
bullshit. public sector jobs are just a form of welfare
