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Hi all,
Should i decide to do a mid career change, will cs still look at my honours and pay me according or isit purely work experience based? I understand that for fresh grad, they do pay by hons.

another question, isit possible to join the civil service again should i had not fulfilled the 2 year contract with my previous employer, which is also part of public service?

Originally Posted by cslee

It's the long term end that matters, not short term start. Civil service generally won't give mid career entrants equal pay to their same age peers i.e. untested etc. But can catch up very fast if proven potential and performance.

is consistent C+ and B considered proven potential and performance?
his 500+ increment could be merely playing catching up to compensate his 15 years of work experience.

it seems overly optimistic to think he can hit MX9 and MX8 jus bcos of that.

[cslee]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

is consistent C+ and B considered proven potential and performance?
his 500+ increment could be merely playing catching up to compensate his 15 years of work experience.

it seems overly optimistic to think he can hit MX9 and MX8 jus bcos of that.

Well, of coz, nothing is guaranteed, not even your job. But at least, he is not disadvantaged and stand a chance. He privately told me that his MX7 PSC scholar boss has earmarked him to be the top MX specialist in his organisation during the review. After studying his past records, I think his boss is not ********ting him.

Hey all, I am going to grad from NTU sociology very soon and might be looking to join the cs. What ministries or stat boards would be favourable for me? And what would my progression be like if i stay for the long term and an a average performer. Able to hit DD or even D? Currently 2nd upper, close to first class honours and if everything goes well, i might be able to achieve the latter. Thank you all for the advice. Cheers.

Originally Posted by cslee

Well, of coz, nothing is guaranteed, not even your job. But at least, he is not disadvantaged and stand a chance. He privately told me that his MX7 PSC scholar boss has earmarked him to be the top MX specialist in his organisation during the review. After studying his past records, I think his boss is not ********ting him.

MX7 in ministry = Dy PS or even PS?
In my stat board MX7 equivalent is the Chief Executive (CEO).

Originally Posted by Unregistered

MX7 in ministry = Dy PS or even PS?
In my stat board MX7 equivalent is the Chief Executive (CEO).

Just want to point out that for those that are not on any programme, they will most likely retire at MX 10 (MX 9 for exceptional performers). This holds true for scholars or non scholars alike. MX 8 and below are solely reserved for those on admin service scheme, which is hard even for scholars to enter.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

for those who are in ministries, has anyone been informed whether you will be promoted this year in Apr? Heard that PSD has informed the HRs of ministries and now just a matter of deseminating the news.

Ya, the news is out. Sianz, no news for me this yr, gotta wait again. Anyone got promoted this year? Can share how long did u wait from your previous promotion? I'm in MX12 and have "waited" 3yrs.... Any advice what I can do to shorten my wait?

[Singapore]

Will you get informed first, or do you wait for the email announcement?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Ya, the news is out. Sianz, no news for me this yr, gotta wait again. Anyone got promoted this year? Can share how long did u wait from your previous promotion? I'm in MX12 and have "waited" 3yrs.... Any advice what I can do to shorten my wait?

Thanks for updating. For comparison, i was MX13 when i entered service and got confirmed/promoted one year later to MX12. From 2008, I was MX12 and got promoted to MX11 in 2010. Not a scholar. NS. 2nd upper. Gunning for my MX10.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just want to point out that for those that are not on any programme, they will most likely retire at MX 10 (MX 9 for exceptional performers). This holds true for scholars or non scholars alike. MX 8 and below are solely reserved for those on admin service scheme, which is hard even for scholars to enter.

$10,920 a month (MX10) with generally 4 months bonus (year end + PB) i.e 16month package is not too bad for somebody who's spent their entire life shuffling papers and shooting arrows without any profit/loss responsibility. This fig will definitely break the psychological $11k threshold by the next wage adjustment and even as a farmer myself i'm quite ok with that figure.

Of course you MUST supplement your income with some sort of asset enhancement by the sidelide (i.e rental yield) if you're really serious about living comfortably.