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Originally Posted by NotHereNotThere

Hi, sorry this is not directly related to salary matters, but - for those who have chosen a Stat Board over a Ministry before when offered both, may I know what was your thought process behind the decision?

I was given a verbal offer from a stat board (strategic planning) as well as its parent ministry (policy) and am in the middle of deciding which one to accept. Putting aside personal interest and salary/benefits, what are some other things I may wish to consider? Is it easier to jump from stat boards to ministries or ministries to stat boards? How about pivoting to agencies in other industries? Any inputs or thoughts would be greatly appreciated as this is my first PS/CS role. Thanks!

Background: Local uni grad, non-scholar, a few years work experience in a govt-affiliated organisation (not PS/CS).

Was in your position in 2021 where as a fresh-grad I had offers from a stat board and ministry (both for a policy role). I chose to go with the stat board due to the higher salary and have no regrets since I came to learn that the SB's overall pay was much better than the Ministry (higher starting + greater performance bonuses) and I still learnt about policy work albeit in a more specialised field.

I would encourage you to take-up the role at the SB, and consider going for a secondment in the future (to get a taste of ministry work but still enjoying higher pay since pay is paid by the stat board still).

[Mao]

Emplacement in civil service means that the probation is successful and the contract is converted to full time?

[Mao]

Realised that there is a typo in my above post. I mean permanent, not full time.

I received a letter of emplacement and I am wondering if it means that I am converted to permanent from contract and also I passed my probation.

I am a fresh grad in a ministry.

For some reason they pay the same despite Honours class (FCH and 2nd lower were offered the same starting salary).

We will be getting a promotion at our 1 year mark (this is guaranteed based on the monthly update) I was wondering if this is when the differentiation starts? Is it likely that the difference will start here?
Some of my colleagues claim that the raise is around 14%.

Does anyone know the typical increment when they go from mx13 to mx12 after one year?

Originally Posted by Mao

Realised that there is a typo in my above post. I mean permanent, not full time.

I received a letter of emplacement and I am wondering if it means that I am converted to permanent from contract and also I passed my probation.

Then what do u think?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am a fresh grad in a ministry.

For some reason they pay the same despite Honours class (FCH and 2nd lower were offered the same starting salary).

We will be getting a promotion at our 1 year mark (this is guaranteed based on the monthly update) I was wondering if this is when the differentiation starts? Is it likely that the difference will start here?
Some of my colleagues claim that the raise is around 14%.

Does anyone know the typical increment when they go from mx13 to mx12 after one year?

Increment is based on merit. Hence, your Performance Grading (PG) determines your increment, all else constant. Your colleague that started out with you (e.g. same batch or same hiring period) are likely to have the same increment for the same PG. Internal equity is important.

8.6k at age 40

[barnaclehihi]

Hi I'm currently 8 months into my one year contract in DOS. Under the MX scheme (MX12). I graduated in 2020 from local uni with a relevant degree (2nd lower), worked 3 years in private. I want to explore the possibility of going into the SN scheme as it entails more projects I'm interested in and prospects that are more inline with what I want. Anyone can help shed some light on how I should go about this? Possible to switch schemes before emplacement or need to quit and apply again(?) thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by barnaclehihi

Hi I'm currently 8 months into my one year contract in DOS. Under the MX scheme (MX12). I graduated in 2020 from local uni with a relevant degree (2nd lower), worked 3 years in private. I want to explore the possibility of going into the SN scheme as it entails more projects I'm interested in and prospects that are more inline with what I want. Anyone can help shed some light on how I should go about this? Possible to switch schemes before emplacement or need to quit and apply again(?) thanks in advance!

How much is your salary or package now?

[barnaclehihi]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How much is your salary or package now?

Why does this matter hahaha