Same here ZX, no one is applying for state job's anymore as the pay *****, I do not make 30 k a year now due to all the non raise years and cutbacks etc. Also our state ins stinks, higher co pays and they do not even cover some meds that they covered last year, also by the time I have my 20 + in there will be nothing in the retirement kitty for the workers, cause the big dawgs took care of them selves first and only.