But yes, it’s on par with a government job with benefits, holidays, paid time off…who wouldn’t want that.  My first year back full time I had 5 weeks paid time off between all the available time and a health plan that paid my deductible and all my families medical bills.   Are current employees going to complain?  Not likely since they don’t want to risk losing their job and benefits.  Most municipalities have no trouble filling open positions.  I loved my job when I was there, regretted that I felt I had to leave.