Summarize this-Also, the federal government has a program designed to attract top MPA graduates into federal service. The 2-year Presidential Management Fellows Program (www.pmf.gov) provides salaries, in Washington, D.C., of about $59,000 to $86,000, depending on the grade in which an individual is hired. Upon completion, departments vie for these professionals, who can then be hired at higher grades and earn more, likely in the $75,000-$90,000 range, depending on qualifications and prior experience. Whether you are just starting out or ready to take advantage of prior experience, opportunities await. We are not advocating that you make career choices solely to maximize compensation. Rather, we mean to point out that compensation is one of several important factors to take into consideration. In short, know thyself! Set priorities, make a plan, and then work the plan. Although there may be no "magic bullet," you can make informed choices. Then answer-To what extent do flexible benefit programs resolve individual-organization compensation dilemmas? Would it be better to abolish benefits altogether (see Exhibit 7.5)? Identify the conditions necessary for that to occur