That data is such a crock of shit.
"Largely because of the value of benefits..." or whatever. Stupid statistic.
Stories like these piss me off because they rely on the person interpreting the data; and are subject to the filters used when compiling the data.
Public service is a service.
Wanna get a fed job? Some $45k year jobs require PhD's. The gov't doesn't over-pay except when dealing with life-sucking labor unions.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.