Work for the State, we have had no raises in 3 years, in fact last year a pay cut. Further we do not get step increases like Fed. Workers, nor do we get all the holidays you get to observe. Facts have come out that Fed. workers make more than the private sector, state city and county workers and receive better benefits. So quit bitching, get back to work and shut the blank up. You are doing better than 80% of the country.