anyone working at MOM? how is the workplace culture like?

MOM just offered me a 1-year contract job at 3600 pm. not sure if i should take it...

It depends on the departments too. Which position is it?

It's not exactly a one year contract. It's just the usual practice nowadays to undergo a one year probation followed by conversion to permanent status.

which department is good?

contract job in civil service got AWS, performance bonus, yearly increment?

What are the salaries like for a senior officer, assistant head or head position at one of the departments under PM office? I'm a little confused by the various career tracks such as administrative officer or the MX scheme.

I went for an interview this week for the position and HR called me to ask about my current and previous pay. Was a bit strange. I'm a phd holder, previous job (2.5 years) last drawn salary abt 6k, took a pay cut to explore a slightly different but related and more interesting job drawing salary of 5.5k ( only been here for 2 months). My education, and both work experiences are related to the position I applied for. Would HR factor in both my job salaries in calculating my pay?

HR's job is always to slash the salary. Not to offer a fair package.

Not entirely true for Civil Service.

I am informed of only one of the departments, hence i can advice you accordingly with my knowledge. PM me if you are keen to know more.

My experience
 

My experience:

Public service. Non-scholar. Joined 2003

2003 - 2750
2004 - 2900
2005 - 3010
2006 - 3160
2007 - 4250
2008 - 4500
2009 - 4750
2010 - 5250
2011 - 5600
2012 - 6600
2013 - 7300

First 3 years were a nightmare. Yea, there are some oddities if you look closely, but hey... work hard, and you'll get your just rewards in the govt sector.

Is it normal for prospective civil servants who enter mid career to get pay slash? Surely they'd get at least a pay match if their skills and previous work experience are relevant for the job?