Ch. 11, Learning to be a Public Servant and Afterword Summary and Analysis

Few people deliberately prepare to become public servants because of the uncertain future that it holds, as well as the fact that it offers less financial reward than other careers. There are several things that one must face before becoming a public servant. First, it is necessary to earn and save enough money to support oneself and one's family if the career does not last, or it is important to have enough influential connections to reacquire one's job. Secondly, a public servant must consider whether their family is willing to accept their way of life. Finally, a public servant must have a genuine love of people and the desire to accomplish something. There are many expectations for a congressman or senator. They must have an...