The Washington Post: “Congress is a dysfunctional mess. Here’s why you should want to work here anyway.”

The Capitol dome is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, as Congress works on avoiding the fiscal cliff. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Polarization. Partisan bickering. Shutdown scares – and Congressional approval ratings at an all time low. Why would anyone choose to work on the Hill at a time like this? The Washington Post explains why talented and ambitious individuals (you, perhaps?) should not write off a stint as a staffer in this recent article.