To echo what Kyle and Cynthia said, I work at a state university. The pay
is all right. but the bennies, days off and the security can't be beaten. I
have 32 years in not counting 1 1/2 years of sick leave. My health
insurance is the best in the state.

Bobby



>To echo what Cynthia said about pwds and guv'ment jobs, yes, the bennies
>are good: medical, retirement, etc.  IMO, the larger the governmental
>institution (municipal vs. state vs. federal), the better the treatment
>and bennies (medical coverage, retirement options, etc.).  Note that
>advancement is usually slow in governmental positions, pay is much lower
>than private industry (I could easily "double" my salary in the real
>world), but the pace is slower and jobs are intrinsically more secure.
>
>I work for county government that is closely tied to the vagaries and
>whims of local politics; your best bet are state or federal agencies, or
>state universities.  University hospitals are also great places to look
>for "acommodating" employment.
>
>-Kyle