> think it was the ideal and expected result at one time (civil service job + pension = private market job) but the connection was broken long ago.
Long ago, private sector jobs also had defined benefit pensions, and civil service jobs still were notorious for having lower pay outside of low-end labor (where, sometimes, civil service jobs still, in addition to pensions, have competitive pay and better pre-retirement benefits.)
Long ago, private sector jobs also had defined benefit pensions, and civil service jobs still were notorious for having lower pay outside of low-end labor (where, sometimes, civil service jobs still, in addition to pensions, have competitive pay and better pre-retirement benefits.)