why do only ten percent of federal employees work in the washington d.c. area

why do only ten percent of federal employees work in the washington d.c. area?

Other - Politics & Government - 5 Answers
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WORK? surely you jest.
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Because the last I checked, there are 50 states to this union in addition to the area classified as Washington D.C. Not to mention we have ambassadors and staff around the world representing us. Federal government does many different things.
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Because only 10 percent of federal jobs are in DC...were you going somewhere else with this? Federal jobs include FBI agents, customs officers, forest rangers, etc., the majority of which are located elsewhere.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huITa_MXeWc
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Because there is more to the country than Washington DC. I mean, what if all the federal employees were there? There would be no military bases anywhere else. Heck, there wouldn't even be a recruiter near you. If you wanted to go get your mail, you'd have to go to Washington to get it. Weather forecasts would be great for the Potomac Valley, since that's where all of the National Weather Service people would be. Goodbye food safety! I mean, for the people in the DC area, they'd get the same food inspection services. But not you. The Coast Guard would be protecting the banks of the Potomac River and nowhere else. The Army Corps of Engineers wouldn't be building any dams or levees anywhere else. Is there a federal crime going on? It's too bad that every single agent of the FBI, ATF and Secret Service are in the DC metro area. Need a replacement Social Security card? Hope you're ready to drive to DC, because your local office just closed. And so on, and so on. We live in a very large country, you know.

I need to find an affordable home repair contractor for the Washington, DC area

I need to find an affordable home repair contractor for the Washington, DC area?
My home is old and it needs a lot of work. However, I am on a fixed budget, and I need a contractor who can do anything from drywall, painting, yard work and plumbing, etc. To get a contractor to do work in the Washington, DC area is hard, because certain parts of DC has a lot of historical site laws which can place lot of restrictions on home owners and contractors. I need help before my old house becomes a serious problem.
Small Business - 2 Answers
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Good luck, I would try going to craigslist, look through there, and always get estimates first. Get everything in writing, and tell them you only pay as the work is done, so if they say $2000 to paint your house, tell them to paint, and submit a bill weekly for the work completed, and you'll pay them weekley.
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I'm sure there are a few in Maryland and Virginia who could help you as well.

Where can I work at age 15 in Washington

Where can I work at age 15 in Washington?
I'm fifteen years old, and I want a job. I live in Washington. Where can I get a job? I know you can at Safeway, but is there anywhere else? Please don't include babysitting, dogwalking, etc.
Law & Legal - 2 Answers
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McDonalds Wendys..basically any fast food
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under FLSA a minor 14 or older may work in an: Office, Grocery store, Retail store, Restaurant, Movie Theater, Baseball Park, Amusement park, or Gasoline service station BUT due to the high the unemployment rate at this time it is very difficult for minors to get a job.........the jobs that use to be held by teens and retirees are now being taken by adults trying to support their families......... Businesses such as Publix, Kroger's, Food Lion, Sonic, Chic-Fill-A, McDonald's, Winn-Dixie, Krystal's, Dairy Queen, and Burger King along with smaller local businesses that are in the same genre tend to hire those your age. Fast-food and grocery stores are willing and able to train new employees but........................ Minors tend to have many issues that affect their ability to work such as tardiness, absenteeism, and numerous schedule requests, poor work-ethic etcetera. I am NOT implying you will have those issues but the fact that many your age do makes it more difficult for you to get an opportunity to prove your worth. Because of this you must be able to show through words and actions that you are reliable, dependable, punctual, detail orcoach-ablerainable, coachable, punctual, mature and team oriented. You will also need great references since you don't have work experience. Talk to teachers, counselors, clergy, coaches, club sponsors, and directors of places you have volunteered or people you have done casual labor for and ask them about giving you a reference. Get accurate, current contact information for them and ask them to be ready to get calls for references from potential employers. Remember: Most businesses are individually owned and operated so it is the owner’s policy and past experience with minors that will determine if they will hire you. Apply everywhere you can, the worse that can happen is they don't hire you. click on the following link for information about child labor laws http://www.youthrules.dol.gov US Department of Labor YouthRules