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Should I apply to work for the government? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by GenZIsNotLazy@lemmy.ml to c/personalfinancecanada@lemmy.ca

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To me it seems that the only way that I could get hired right now in 2026 is if I work for the government because unlike the private sector which is decreasing, the public sector is increasing, a trend which I think would continue if the government keeps on spending more and more money.

I have also been trying to find a job ever since January of last year with no success, applying to places like Tim Hortons, McDonalds, Sobeys, Walmart, and just about anywhere. The only "success" I had was doing landscaping on my own and I would like to have something more stable.

However, I really would not like a government job because to me it is just like stealing people's money because of the fact that the only way the government is getting money is by printing it which causes inflation and taxes.

Also, I am a Gen Z Canadian citizen with no experience working for an actual company.

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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

However, I really would not like a government job because to me it is just like stealing people's money because of the fact that the only way the government is getting money is by printing it out of thin air which causes inflation and taxes.

If you're doing good work then it's a valid use of tax money. Taxes aren't inherently bad, it's the misuse.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago

To add to this, getting hired at the municipal, or as local as possible like a county or comservation authority, will often provide the most benefit to your local community which may make you feel better about collecting those tax dollars.