Yes. Most people working in public sector institutions are doing so, because they just want to punch a clock and not have any conflicts.One of my friends asked me why they would not all take 8 months pay and go find a new job. Well, you have to be willing to take a chance on yourself, and most in public sector jobs have never had to do that.
Judging by how they react to being asked to write a simple email, I don't think many are ready for the interview process in the private sector. I had 5+ interviews for both of my last 2 jobs. That's something that most public sector employees can't comprehend.