Here is a thought: Moving forward, eliminate all pensions for government jobs where you do not risk life and limb.
The secretary who works at the DMV? She can have a 401k like the rest of us.
The Assistant DA for the county? He gets access to a non-matching 401k just like his peers in the private sector.
Bridge Toll Taker
The Golden Gate Bridge District is once again facing a deficit north of $100 million, and they are looking at ways to raise cash such as letting people walk under the bridge and of course, raising tolls. Never mind that there is a Bridge Commission that draws a salary and other perks such as a pension. Or all the bridge workers that will get paid until the day they die that are factored into this deficit that we, the taxpayer, must make up.
It’s a never ending cycle of bureaus, task forces, committees and administrative assistants all getting benefits that far exceed the private sector and then can collect a check forever if they are able to slack for a couple of decades
Highway Patrol, State Troopers, police, fire, Secret Service and military – all exempt from this new ruling. Anyone who needs to carry a firearm or goes into situation where they can potentially die, you get a check. Teachers, you get a check, too. You should also get a raise, but the union gardeners are getting that allocation.
If you sit in front of a computer, clean trash receptacles, or take my picture at DMV, welcome to the real world of getting a paycheck twice a month and worrying about retirement like the rest of us.
How can we make this reality? I am not sure, but I am open to your suggestions and would love to hear your thoughts.
Eliminate Government Pensions
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Here is a thought: Moving forward, eliminate all pensions for government jobs where you do not risk life and limb.
The secretary who works at the DMV? She can have a 401k like the rest of us.
The Assistant DA for the county? He gets access to a non-matching 401k just like his peers in the private sector.
Bridge Toll Taker
The Golden Gate Bridge District is once again facing a deficit north of $100 million, and they are looking at ways to raise cash such as letting people walk under the bridge and of course, raising tolls. Never mind that there is a Bridge Commission that draws a salary and other perks such as a pension. Or all the bridge workers that will get paid until the day they die that are factored into this deficit that we, the taxpayer, must make up.
The City of Vallejo, which is also broke, wants to tax people for text messaging. The absurdity of it all…taxing texts!
It’s a never ending cycle of bureaus, task forces, committees and administrative assistants all getting benefits that far exceed the private sector and then can collect a check forever if they are able to slack for a couple of decades
Highway Patrol, State Troopers, police, fire, Secret Service and military – all exempt from this new ruling. Anyone who needs to carry a firearm or goes into situation where they can potentially die, you get a check. Teachers, you get a check, too. You should also get a raise, but the union gardeners are getting that allocation.
If you sit in front of a computer, clean trash receptacles, or take my picture at DMV, welcome to the real world of getting a paycheck twice a month and worrying about retirement like the rest of us.
How can we make this reality? I am not sure, but I am open to your suggestions and would love to hear your thoughts.
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