Last year 14,000 state employees left their jobs. That's a mighty big reduction on budget terms. The article didn't say how many positions were filled again.
Bad time to quit your job, even if it's a gubmint job.
But on a bright note......Less $$ I am paying. for them to work. :)
via My Fox Houston
From a never ending line that snakes out of the Department of Motor Vehicles to a steady stream of children walking into Protective Services, state workers have their hands full in Texas.
Michelle is a state worker. "The job of working for the state is very strenuous at this time. We're overworked, our hours are double what they're supposed to be and our office equipment is not at the standard it's suppose to be at."
Michelle, who did not want her identity revealed, says she is one of those state workers who is part of a mass exodus. They no longer find their jobs attractive while working for the state government.
"The state jobs used to be stability but it's not because we are not forward thinkers we are not innonvators we don't have the ability to keep up with the time as far as pay," says Michelle.
And that is exactly what an audit indicates that examines Texas state employee turnover in 2011.It shows for the first time since 2008 that Texas has seen the largest number of employees voluntarily leaving what was considered safe jobs; almost 14,000 people. Why?
The report shows state workers no longer see their jobs as stable because of budget cuts, a lack of merit raises, low pay, and the potential loss or reduced retirement benefits.
State works have long been disgruntled with their jobs. I guess the shit sandwich just got to tasting to bad for them.The report shows state workers no longer see their jobs as stable because of budget cuts, a lack of merit raises, low pay, and the potential loss or reduced retirement benefits.
Bad time to quit your job, even if it's a gubmint job.
But on a bright note......Less $$ I am paying. for them to work. :)
via My Fox Houston
From a never ending line that snakes out of the Department of Motor Vehicles to a steady stream of children walking into Protective Services, state workers have their hands full in Texas.
Michelle is a state worker. "The job of working for the state is very strenuous at this time. We're overworked, our hours are double what they're supposed to be and our office equipment is not at the standard it's suppose to be at."
Michelle, who did not want her identity revealed, says she is one of those state workers who is part of a mass exodus. They no longer find their jobs attractive while working for the state government.
"The state jobs used to be stability but it's not because we are not forward thinkers we are not innonvators we don't have the ability to keep up with the time as far as pay," says Michelle.
And that is exactly what an audit indicates that examines Texas state employee turnover in 2011.It shows for the first time since 2008 that Texas has seen the largest number of employees voluntarily leaving what was considered safe jobs; almost 14,000 people. Why?
The report shows state workers no longer see their jobs as stable because of budget cuts, a lack of merit raises, low pay, and the potential loss or reduced retirement benefits.
Good luck on finding comparable ones in the economy.
ReplyDeleteYep, no raises or promotions at TPWD (already on the lowest end of the state pay scale). Vacated positions left unfilled. Insurance going through the roof (I had MUCH better health insurance at a private company ten years ago). It never was a "typical gravy state job", and it's going downhill fast...
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