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Originally Posted by Takeitwithapinchofsalt
Define what is attractive to you. Both have very different career routes.
DXO EA can rise through ranks and files to assume bigger appointments. While in the past, it was uncommon for DXEAs to rise to DX9 & above, it is getting more commonplace now. I have a colleague who was a DXEA and is now on a DX9-11 job band. Which means, she through her merits, can rise to DX11 in this appointment.
Also, DXO scheme does not differentiate between DXO (Officers) and DXEA (Non-officer) now. Everyone is on the same scheme, to accentuate the above point where deserving individuals, no matter where their entry point (diploma, A-levels, bachelor's degree) is can be rewarded by taking on bigger appointments.
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well, thats not what he was asking. but thanks for sharing.
To clarify, DXEA is up till DX7 only. DX8 and above are considered officers. And yes, you are right, now they do not differentiate the scheme now and is based on ones ability, they can climb, slowly but steady.
SAF officers and DXO officers have very different route. DXO are empowered to choose their career paths, meaning you can choose to apply another job within
MINDEF that is not relevant to you current job, subjected to interview like normal applicants. but of course you have a slight advantage.
SAF officers have less choice, they are trained in a vocation and probably will stay within that community for long. and depending on
MINDEF's vacancy, they can post you out to other vocations too if they need someone to fill that hole.
posting is determined by higher management and you cant say no, cause you are wearing a uniform. DXO however can say no(but of course does not reflect well on you and affect your performance grading). Some of the near retired personnel does give the management such problems and they cant do anything about it.