Pros
Stability - steady work and peace of mind knowing that full time work is available. Flexibility - flexible work schedules and ample vacation as well as personal leave are also available. Retirement options - while most employers are doing away with benefits, St Louis County offers a retirement/pension plan as well as other options for deferred compensation. Variety of jobs - government work does not have to be behind a desk. There are jobs ranging from forestry and environment health, to public health, public works, computers, social work, human resources, accounting and more.
Cons
Although the County is the largest East of the Mississippi, it is mostly rural area. The number of opportunities are limited compared to that of a metropolitan area.