I lost several professional engineers to the Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville. In some cases the pay might've even been a little less, but the absence of utilization targets,relaxed deadlines, fat benefits, seemingly unlimited vacation days and holidays, and a shortened work week proved to be a Siren's song for some who were wired to be comfortable staying in 2nd gear.

I struggled to understand why anybody would willingly place a ceiling on their earning potential - especially with a family. Different strokes...

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Lifeguard: "Do you need help?" Me: "No, that's just my butterfly."