Stability of Employment
Of course, during the war navy-yard work has been rushed and a large number of extra men have been taken on, but under ordinary conditions, such as existed before the war and will exist after the war, navy-yard work is pretty steady, and if you are a good man when you are once employed you are likely to hold a steady job. Should you be laid off on account of lack of work, you can get your name on a furlough list for reinstatement.
As a civil-service employee, you can not be discharged at the whim of your superior, but only for cause.
Rates of pay will average well with those paid for similar work in private concerns, and there is little danger of loss of employment through the concern going out of business.
All of these conditions make employment in navy yards desirable from the standpoint of holding a steady job when you are once employed.