MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm only an Executive but I joined from the private sector and I already own a car cos private sector overall has a better package. My current reporting manager pay is lower than my private sector one.

Same, i joined from private and I do have a car now. But joining DXO means I took a huge paycut which I feel that I cannot afford the luxury of driving to work (even tho carpark is foc, I have to pay for petrol). Do you stay v far from office?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Same, i joined from private and I do have a car now. But joining DXO means I took a huge paycut which I feel that I cannot afford the luxury of driving to work (even tho carpark is foc, I have to pay for petrol). Do you stay v far from office?

I am staying in Tampines. If I don't drive, I will have to move out very early in the morning as I also need to drop off the kids on the way to work 🙃

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am staying in Tampines. If I don't drive, I will have to move out very early in the morning as I also need to drop off the kids on the way to work 🙃

I see, indeed you will need a car with all these commitments. Thanks for sharing!

Hello, any idea why probation is as long as 1 year?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hello, any idea why probation is as long as 1 year?

It was 6 months probation when I joined 2 years back. Not sure if anything has changed

Do you get anything after the probation is over?

Hii, could anyone share what is the pay difference for third class, second class lower and second class upper?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hii, could anyone share what is the pay difference for third class, second class lower and second class upper?

Nobody knows. But a lot of people say if you got at least 2nd upper and male then join. Else rethink very carefully why you want join, there are better options out there with better working environments. Unless of course CS is exactly what you want; then welcome.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Nobody knows. But a lot of people say if you got at least 2nd upper and male then join. Else rethink very carefully why you want join, there are better options out there with better working environments. Unless of course CS is exactly what you want; then welcome.

Any idea what’s the estimated range for second upper and male (fresh grad)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any idea what’s the estimated range for second upper and male (fresh grad)?

You don't get rich by joining CS, you join it for the guaranteed rice bowl. If you're concerned about pay then work in private and join CS later.