[boris-ning-usds]

It's a tough job. USDS can often be in a unique position to take the technical lead in a fire situation such that it doesn't happen again, and that can steer enormous positive outcomes for both the public servant, the contractors, and the general public.

As for non-sustainable lifestyle, it differs from person to person. It's an appointed position of 2 years, with one chance of renewal for that reason. It's an unique opportunity to see the government from a position of power, so it's expected for USDSers to try to make it count.

It's not always the case USDS will create further technical debt for contractors to develop sites. During cutovers, consider creating playbooks and provide context in those non-stop meetings to the contractors, and best of all, provide a phone number and an email for emergency.

And some of those people from USDS never left the government. ;)