Quote by Claire McCaskill

Somehow in the public sector, if you start in the mailroom and spend your life getting promoted, it's unseemly.

Somehow in the public sector, if you start in the mailroom a

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This quote alludes to a common perception in the public sector that career progression through internal promotions, starting from a lower-level position, is viewed unfavorably. Unlike in the private sector, where climbing the corporate ladder is seen as a commendable achievement, this quote suggests that individuals who have advanced solely within the public sector may be seen as lacking ambition or lacking the breadth of experience that comes from different organizations. The quote highlights the disparity between the perceived value of vertical career growth in different sectors.

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