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chapek-nine t1_iz5llxr wrote

Why do you think 'Vermont is better than this'?

Vermont state agencies unofficial motto:

'we're not happy until you're not happy'

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lindrios OP t1_iz5my6m wrote

I would like to think that we can do better.

However your motto is quite fitting of their actions...

Perhaps they should adopt it as their new mission statement

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mercurialmalachi t1_iz65ilp wrote

I’ve known many state employees over the years who have been retaliated against for attempting to follow the law and their statutory obligations. The retaliation comes from upper management or political appointees who don’t want to look bad, admit there’s a problem, or be subject to legislative scrutiny. I could easily believe the people you’re dealing with are legitimately concerned about retaliation of this nature. On the inside, Vermont state government is an ugly, ugly system.

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Revolutionary_Map924 t1_iz77ewz wrote

Having been on the inside, agree 100% with this statement.

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MargaerySchrute t1_iz8q1w3 wrote

Second this. Chaos.

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chapek-nine t1_izp13p9 wrote

Yup. Corrupt and opaque.

Employees have three choices: you go along to get along, join the club of crooks and liars, or leave.

I chose the third because I have to live with myself.

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5teerPike t1_iz63kxu wrote

I always thought it was "change nothing and wonder why nothing changes"

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