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FEB heads describe work and life outside of D.C.

A dozen of the country\'s Federal Executive Board executive directors share the highlights and challenges of being a federal employee in their region.

Federal News Network Staff

August 8, 2011 2:01 am

2 min read

A dozen of the country’s Federal Executive Board executive directors share the highlights and challenges of being a federal employee in their region.

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	“I think that the general public is simply not aware of size and scope of the federal workforce in New England and thus the social and economic impact.” — Kim Ainsworth Boston Read Q&A.
	“The beauty of it is that we’re closer to the people that we serve.” — Gladean Butler Dallas-Ft. Worth Listen to interview.
	“Many think that because Hawaii’s weather and beaches are so beautiful, it’s been labeled ‘off-limits’ – not a place to host conferences and workshops, so federal, state, and city workers here often need to spend their meager budget to travel elsewhere.” — Gloria Uyehara Honolulu Read Q&A.
	“Workers have a strong Midwestern work ethic!” — Cindy Hillman Kansas City Read Q&A.
	“Be prepared to pay a lot for your housing.” — Kathrene Hansen Los Angeles Read Q&A.
	“The current trend of attacking federal workers has taken its toll but many people in the community are privately supportive of the good work federal employees do each day.” — Ray Morris Minnesota Read Q&A.
	“Statewide FEB creates a large geographical area to cover and it becomes difficult to engage all agencies equally.” — LeAnn Jenkins Oklahoma Read Q&A.
	“With so many agencies here, there are jobs opening all the time, and it’s a case of keeping your eyes open for what you want.” Read more: Management — Lisa Makosewski Philadelphia Read Q&A.
	“Overall, the distance is a blessing. We are close enough to be able to drive to Washington, D.C., in less than four hours, which allows us to have more regular personal contact with our co-workers at headquarters.” — George Buck Pittsburgh Read Q&A.
	“Federal employees are just trying to do a good job for the public and accomplish what congress has asked us to do.” — Rose Garland St. Louis Read Q&A.
	“The citizens of San Antonio are very supportive of our military and likewise the military is a great contributor to the community.” — Ellen Nelson San Antonio Read Q&A.
	“Negative perceptions reported by national media about the ‘public sector’ or ‘bureaucrats’ can seem like they’re talking about someone else.” — Francine Roby San Francisco Read Q&A.