The private sector just doesn’t make up pay scales…

This is an example of the disconnect that can sometimes be seen between the public sector and private sector workers…

3)  Contrary-to-Fact Conditional Sentence.  Today’s Washington Post has a sidebar about a  teacher turnover survey in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Almost two-thirds of teachers surveyed disagreed with the statement, "I am satisfied with my teaching salary." And two-thirds of teachers surveyed agreed with the statement, "If I could get a higher-paying job, I’d leave teaching as soon as possible."

We can assume there was significant overlap on those answers, which leads us to the inevitable conclusion that a lot of Prince George’s teachers believe they are underpaid, but can’t find anyone who will pay them more. No wonder both teachers and taxpayers are frustrated.

Or, just take it as just as, from time to time, employees in general!