The Labor Arbitrage: Why I’m Using My Final 20 Months in Government to "Recon" My Freelance Career
Let’s talk about a major economic leak that most corporate and government professionals just quietly accept. It is what economists call a massive deficit in "transaction costs." In a rigid, legacy hierarchy, you can possess world-class adaptability, deep operational intelligence, and a passion for cutting-edge tools like AI. Yet, the system will still trap you in endless, redundant meetings and block you from automating routine work. Because traditional organizations pay a flat rate for your hours rather than the friction you solve, your efficiency gains never translate into direct rewards. Honestly, staying in a broken market like that when you know your true leverage is a terrible misallocation of your human capital. With my official countdown to retirement crossing the 20-month mark, I’ve stopped throwing energy into changing a system that doesn't want to move. Instead, I’m running a cold, clinical arbitrage strategy. I’m turning my eyes toward the open market, and m...
