Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi all, need some career advice. Have been working in civil service since grad (for around 6 years), have worked for two ministries (one economic, one social) thus far. Both doing policy. However, work life balance is really very bad - have been working late nights and weekends (even in the social ministry!).

Should I move to a stat board for better work life balance? Will my career progression be affected? So far, I see stat board officers knock off on time, rarely work late. However, not too sure what their progression are like and whether my experience is applicable to most stat boards.

some other points:
as i am just a farmer, dont think i have much chance of making PSLP.
skillsets doesn't seem too applicable for private sectors too
current bosses are okay - they also work late nights/weekends
colleagues are generally nice