The case has ignited a firestorm over compassionate appointments. But here’s what most don’t realize: if a widow gets a job under compassionate grounds, she doesn’t lose it if she remarries. The rules are clear; remarriage isn’t grounds for termination. Yet, myths persist. Compassionate appointments aren’t inheritance; they’re emergency relief for dependent families. Spouses, children, even siblings can qualify; but only if they’re financially dependent. And once appointed? The job is yours; no matter what happens next. This isn’t about morality or tradition; it’s about policy. And in this case, the policy is on the widow’s side. The real lesson? Don’t confuse heartbreak with entitlement. A government job can’t be stolen; but it can be misused. And that’s the tragedy no rule can fix.