In February, everyone’s talking about “love.” There’s plenty to love about a career in local government… and your job is where you spend 8+ hours a day!

If you work for your local government, chances are, you already love your job.  And if you don’t yet, the ICMA has five great reasons why you should. The article was meant to recruit recent graduates into local government work, but it’s an inspiring reminder of why local government professionals do what you do.

1. It’s Meaningful, Challenging Work

2. The Pay’s Pretty Good

3. There’s a Steady Demand for Services

4. It’s A Dynamic Environment

5. There Are Plenty of Ways to Serve

Did they forget anything? What do you love about your local government job? How would you convince a recent grad to look at a career in local government?