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Originally Posted by sgregxit
Life of a farmer is tough, hang in folks!
Currently MX12, NS, Arts 1st class. I've been in an agency for 2 yrs, doing policy work, and will be rotating to another dept soon. I know it's likely a long road to MX11, but am thankful to have good bosses recognizing my work so far. Got a B in first eval yr, and likely to maintain the grade in second eval yr based on my latest discussion w RO (but will only know in Mar 23 ofc)
But I'm questioning my long term market value given my arts degree background. Should I jump to another agency like MTI / EDB now and gain more "marketable" skills or remain in my current agency? The road to MX11 seems tough, and I'll likely only reach there in another 3-5 yrs. By then I'll already be early 30s. |
If your bosses are giving you recognition and you are getting Bs, stay put, get your Bs and get promoted. Then consider moving after that. And also lock in your promotion before you leave. Ie work for at least 1 more year as MX 11
If you move now, cycle reset. You need to clock your Bs again.
And unless you are moving to a specialised scheme, MX has same salary range in all MX agencies. You will be earning the same in
MTI unless you get into their Economist scheme