I've been at my agency for years, and I'm getting tired of the bad leadership. It's all about politics and no one knows how to actually manage and lead. They make ridiculous decisions to please the higher ups and leave us to sort out the mess. When are we going to have some accountability? Is this all of government or am I living through a unique problem?

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