federal employment is not that easy ticket that you think it is. permanent employment with any agency is VERY difficult to come by . very competitive. you must be qualified for the position you apply for, even the low entry level ones. benefits are nice, but you pay for them. and then there are some positions which are "seasonal" which include no benefits other then sick leave and minimal time off earned with no guarantee of rehire once the position ends. other positions involve furloughs, meaning periods off without pay. and let's not forget trump putting everyone out of paid work during the shut down. it isn't all fun and games..and most government positions are at a lower pay scale then private sector positions of the same levels. positions are fixed..if you get hired as a 5, you will stay a 5 unless you apply for a 7.

it's not all fun & games. been there, had a hard time buying the t shirt.

and just out of curiosity how are you going to be a car mechanic with training and certification?