I got a 'chuckle' out of your post. :o) I worked as a government civilian employee for many years (after leaving the military). After I finally left (June 2001) and took outside employment, I learned that the one person who was the joke of an office group (for never knowing anything, getting things wrong, etc) became the manager. Just figures... People who know nothing and don't want to learn are promoting the same... seen it too many times!

Tracy

>I have never and will never accept a management position. I am content in my work and what I do. I cannot be lured into management by any amount of money. The main reason is that management in the government needs a major overhaul of their system. Employees need to be fired occaisionally and not rewarded for being characters in a Dilbert comic routine.
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>>Bret;
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>>On the subject of Workman's Compensation, an employee that worked for me went into an area of the manufacturing plant where he did not belong. He claimed he fell down and was out of work for six months and received Workman's Compensation during that period. After returning to work he sued the company and me. My company (a large corporation) provided no assistance to me not even advice from the companies attorneys. As a supervisor I had to provide my own legal representation. Not a pleasant memory and a reminder as to why I will never again accept a management position.
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>>Tom