In our weekly poll, OhMyGov! asked readers if they would recommend a career in federal service to their friends: only 48 percent responded affirmatively.

Even within an economic crisis where a government job provides security, stability, good pay and is practically recession proof, only an additional 17 percent said they would recommend federal service only during hard times.

Thirty-three percent responded strongly that they would not recommend federal service as they like their friends too much! The full results of the poll are as follows:

What does this say about our readers who work within the federal government?

With a government that is demanded to do more - to provide more personal, national, and financial security; to improve health care; to protect the environment; to build transport systems; perhaps it's a symptom of the push to do more with less.

Or maybe federal employees are disgusted with supervisors and managers that don't have a clue about people or process according to another OhMyGov! poll.

A recent public survey exposes a similar sentiment among the general public.  A staggering 92 percent believe the government does not use taxpayer money wisely, 87 percent fear that decisions are made based on politics and not merit, and 86 percent think the government is hiding things and could be much more transparent.

With a government perceived as inept by the American people, these results paint a dismal picture for the future. 

Thanks to all who responded to the survey. We'd like to hear more about what you think would improve government. Tell us about them in the comments below, or contact our editors and keep the comments, stories, and poll submissions coming!

Other OhMyGov! Polls:

[+] OhMyGov! Poll results: Your top issues going into 2009

[+] OhMyGov! poll results: transparency key to improving Government

[+] OhMyGov! Poll is in: 91 percent say we are in a Recession or Depression

[+] OhMyGov! poll results in: Supervisors are lacking in skills