Those poor federal employees.

Peace had arrived and we had a future as civilians, some very soon, others several months away.  The topic of conversation was "What are you going to do when you get out?"   Most of us had grand ideas but little idea of how to realize them.

One of my friends was certain about his future.  A native of  St. Louis he was absolute committed to getting a civil service job and enjoying its benefits plus early retirement.  When I think of him I am reminded of one of the stories he told us.  He had a step-sister with whom he got along very well.  One day she was hosting a luncheon and asked him to go the drug store nearby and pick up some napkins.  When he gave the druggist the order, informing him they  were for his sister, the druggist asked, "Does she want sanitary napkins?"  He said, "I guess so" and took them home not knowing of his mistake until his sister was setting the table.

I hope he got that civil service job and is still living and enjoying retirement.  The point of this tale is the benefits federal employees receive --l0 holidays, 13 sick days, and an average of 20 days of vacation, plus job protection. We are  asked to make sacrifices and  reduce expenditures but the federal government continues to hire.