It’s far more merit based than private business, which generally operates on promotions via golf outings or ponzi sales pyramids. Civil service is very dependably merit based, far more than any other sector I can think of. The loophole being exploited right now is the probationary period in order to do a “shock move”, a typical “show of power” when the newboss comes in, standard 1980s management style. It is a poor management style too. Usually ends up wrecking the place.

It’s far more merit based than private business, which generally operates on promotions via golf outings or ponzi sales pyramids.
Civil service is very dependably merit based, far more than any other sector I can think of. The loophole being exploited right now is the probationary period in order to do a “shock move”, a typical “show of power” when the newboss comes in, standard 1980s management style.
It is a poor management style too. Usually ends up wrecking the place.

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