As far as your personal goals are and what you actually want to do with your life it should never have to do with the government. You should never depend on the government for your retirement your financial security for anything. If you do you're screwed.
Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.
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Americans chose a limited government that exists to protect our rights not to grant them.