From the Washington Post

Here is a story that only tells only part of the story. It does not mention all the hard working government employees that lift and tug on hard jobs in extreme weather. It mentions a salary of $155,500 as base for a government employee. I retired in 2001 (36 years with the Federal Government) earning just 1/5 of that salary.
So if you are a T Party member remember me and do not place government jobs on your chopping block.

Just look at the jobs I have done and see if you have worked as hard as I before you make a vote.

Did Stephen Colbert Work?

How many jobs have I had and how tough were they?
Cleaning floors at home (1953-55). Did it on hands and knees. Tough 2 Stars.
Washing an automobile. (1953-55) Tough 1 Star.
Waxing floor with paste wax (1953-55) Tough 4 Stars.
Edging the lawn with a single edge razor (1953-55) Tough 8 Blisters.
Mowing Lawn with a old reel mower. Tough 7 Stars.
Cleaning paint off window with a single edge razor (1953-55) Tough 7 Blisters.
Weeding with a hoe on hard pan California soil. (1953-55) Tough 7 Blisters.
Paper route on bicycle over one hundred customers (1953-55). Folding Papers Tough.
Working a punch press (1964). Coordinating Tough 1 Star.
Threading bolts. Coordinating (1964)Tough 4 Stars.
Cutting pipe ( 1964) Tough 2 Stars.
Steel working in small shop overall ( 1964) Tough 3 Stars.
Sanding Floors (1962-68) Tough 5 Stars.
Edging Floors (1962-68) Tough 7 Stars.
Sealing Floors (1962-68) Tough 2 Stars.
Picking Lemons Tough 3 Stars.
Picking Hops Tough 5 Stars.
Picking Apples Tough 4 Stars.
Working as a janitor Tough 3 Stars.
Dipping fans in Paint (conveyor belt) Coordinating 4 Stars.
Working with wet hides. Tough 5 Stars.
Raising a Wicket Dam Tough 7 Stars. (Government Jobs)
Lowering a Wicket Dam Tough 5 Stars. (Government Jobs)
Locking towboats at a lock Coordinating 3 Stars. (Government Jobs)

I have done other work at home but this about covers them all.
I would say my life has been average as far as work goes.