In some cases the government is worse. But overall the FAA is a good job.
I've been an ASI for a few years and one very good thing is job security. If you do get picked up it's very possible to get back to where you want to go after a year or 2. The govt employees who complain the most are the ones who've never worked in industry. For the most part the guys try to do their best within the constraints placed on them.
If any of you want more detailed info on the FAA (as an inspector, not a controller) send me a PM and we can talk off-line.
