[Rich]

Originally Posted by Manny A

They can also be fired from their job a lot easier than most state employees, despite the fact that they are doing what is being asked of them.

It takes a ton of paperwork to fire a guvvie. You have to start with some sort of performance improvement plan that gives the employee notice that there are certain expectations and standards he/she needs to achieve (even though he/she was informed of those expectations and standards when he/she was hired). He/she must also be afforded the opportunity to pursue training to help him/her improve job performance.

Then, the supervisor has to provide periodic counseling to address achievements and shortcomings. For the latter, the supervisor must record incidents where the employee fails to meet the expectations and standards. All of this documentation must be provided to the organizations Human Resources office with all the T's crossed and I's dotted. Even then, it doesn't guarantee a job dismissal. Often, the employee is moved to another office/branch/division, sometimes as a promotion.

Coaches can go virtually undefeated during the regular season, but lose a game or two against a bitter rival or during the post-season, and after a couple of years they are summarily executed.

Most people don't continue to get paid for years after they are fired, though.