Therefore, you must be wasting cash.
QED
I have no personal experience working for any government agency, but I did have a friend who got a job with the federal government after having worked in the private sector for many years. After about a month, his direct superior told him to take it easier because he was too efficient. If he stayed at the current level, many other workers would look bad in comparison, and the manager didn't want to have to explain that to his bosses.
I had almost this exact situation occur when I went to work for Citicorp (briefly) many years ago.
Perhaps I miss your point.
Don't feel bad. He's wearing a hat.
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