It is an opportunity to serve a cause greater than yourself and be a force for good in the world.

It is almost impossible to get fired once you achieve tenure.

You can choose from a variety of workplaces, including the traditional office job as well as plenty of jobs in the great outdoors.

There are jobs to suit every interest and skill set.

The government is not going anywhere — in fact, it is getting bigger every day, giving federal employees great job security.

The benefits packages are often better than those in the private sector.

In order to attract the best and the brightest, the government is becoming more competitive with the private sector, which means better salaries for many jobs.

There is usually some form of tuition reimbursement — for instance, the armed forces will virtually pay for your college education.

It is unlikely you will have to relocate, as only one out of six federal employees works in the Washington, D.C., area.

You are needed. As a citizen and a taxpayer, you know that you can probably do a better job than those already in government!