It\'s disgusting to note the views written on the column. I represent the hapless lot of government officers, rather employees as a whole. The age old opinion about this section is no more valid. Downsizing has begun already. Today there\'s no replacement for retirements. We do twice the work we used to do before. I can show you many officers and staff working extra hours and even on holidays without any monetary benefits. May be the columnist\'s father and forefathers were dodging. It\'s not the case with majority of government employees now. We\'re aware of our responsibilities and do justice to our wages. Whenever wage revisionor concession for MLAs or MPs is announced by the FM who doesn\'t dare to cut these wasteful expeditures, there\'s thumping of desks. Let\'s not forget they are the culprits for the plight of this country. A govt. servant doesn\'t get even half of what his counterpart gets elsewhere. Gold medallists and meritorious youth are shunning Govt. service for the meager pay it offers. It\'s a mere hand to mouth existence for most of us. Let us atleast lead this life. Leave us alone pls.
