Years ago, while working in the "private sector," Convair Aircraft Corp. I learned a lifetime lesson ... WORK!
I've had the privilege of working both the "Private sector" and the "Public sector" as they are called now.
In the "Private sector" it was obvious we were there to make money for the company. It was in the old days where if you didn't cut it, you were fired. You were "Given your notice" as they put it. So within your eight-hour shift you were to put in eight hours of work ... by their definition!
Our Boss would walk around the area in which we were working singing his little song while smacking his hand with his fist; Go! Go! ... Go! Go!! Go!!! Translated WORK!
I remember the times our Company hired outside "Efficiency Experts" to come in for a few days and "observe us."
I remember them well; dressed in suits looking very intelligent and businesslike; they carried clip-boards and watches ... they stood back for hours studying us and writing notes.
Have you ever been studied? It's a weird feeling.
None of us liked them or wanted them around, but there they were, standing quietly, and observing us. Watching our every move, including how many times we went to the bathroom as well as how long we stayed in the bathroom. If we went to get something, how long did it take; was it the quickest route.
To the efficiency expert it was always about time! Were we wasting Company time?
Then they would compile a report ... an evaluation; which went to the Company. After being evaluated, there would be changes based on their report. Changes!
No doubt, as much as we didn't like them, they made the Company more efficient. They knew their job and did it well. We became more competitive. Produced more dollars for the Company.
Now when the same Company entered into a Government contract there was a world of difference. Ah! There was money, manpower and employment ... and waste.
A time of relaxing.
In all my time working for the Government I never saw an efficiency expert. Of course not! On more than one occasion in fact, our boss would say, "get lost" or "look busy" ... take a hike. Too many men and not enough jobs.
Why is it our leaders won't look into the obvious? (The answer to that question reveals the degree of corruption in our leadership)
Why would they admit to making the dirty mess, let alone investigate it. (City, State and Federal )
The inefficiency, duplication, paperwork, waste and corruption in our Governments is legion. We've all experienced Government at City level, State level and Federal level.
Why won't we see the obvious?
We're tight on money?? Simple solution!
Bring in a few thousand efficiency experts and watch the money roll in as heads roll ... off and out.
Mr. President, maybe we should start by bringing an efficiency expert into your Oval Office. You up for it!
