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…And similar anxiety for politicians. (Article below) I truly believe that politics should be a “calling” for the elected, not just a job, because rarely one wants to lose their job. But, elected life always has seismic shifts. It does comes to an end and often abruptly. For political staff however, “serving” is often part of a career and professional development path. It is at times a challenging but rewarding love-hate relationship. So many connections made, skills developed , and positive impacts made. But the hours are gruelling, the egos large, and some of the personalities involved aren’t on BFF list. Many experience professional political life and never wish to return and leave in disgust, while others get the “bug for life”. To those across the country bracing for a summer Cabinet Shuffle, this too shall pass. Good luck.
Having been a staffer, you know the risks of a shuffle. If you did a good job for your Minister you are usually recognized by others. If not, well, maybe choose a new career path. I know that is hard, but it’s political world in a Minister’s office.
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1yCanada needs to move away from kids in short pants. The seven sisters in Bay Street need to replicate what happens in the City of London and Wall Street in New York. Let your best and brightest go from Wall Street to K street or Bay Street to Wellington for a time. And then bring them back without penalty. Public service is both noble and good for the firm. Politics is to important to be left to the under paid and inexperienced.