Originally Posted by lavenderblues

hey hey dont get your knickers in a twist on a public holiday. Firstly, I signed up for civil service job knowing that it cushions me. It doesn't pay as well as private sector, but i know that i would have an iron rice bowl during economic downturn, like now. Those ppl who signed up for the private sector, they should have been aware of the stability of their jobs. Also, private sector ppl can be paid much higher. I see this as a form of compromise. I take a lower pay and i get a stable job. Is there anything wrong?
Secondly, this is a SPECIALIST scheme which would limit my career options in future - I was just wondering if the compensation is decent. Thirdly, average grade for civil servants is C leh I got C+. Chill out.