| 29-04-2024 08:29 PM |
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Hi, sorry this is not directly related to salary matters, but - for those who have chosen a Stat Board over a Ministry before when offered both, may I know what was your thought process behind the decision?
I was given a verbal offer from a stat board (strategic planning) as well as its parent ministry (policy) and am in the middle of deciding which one to accept. Putting aside personal interest and salary/benefits, what are some other things I may wish to consider? Is it easier to jump from stat boards to ministries or ministries to stat boards? How about pivoting to agencies in other industries? Any inputs or thoughts would be greatly appreciated as this is my first PS/CS role. Thanks!
Background: Local uni grad, non-scholar, a few years work experience in a govt-affiliated organisation (not PS/CS).
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Was in your position in 2021 where as a fresh-grad I had offers from a stat board and ministry (both for a policy role). I chose to go with the stat board due to the higher salary and have no regrets since I came to learn that the SB's overall pay was much better than the Ministry (higher starting + greater performance bonuses) and I still learnt about policy work albeit in a more specialised field.
I would encourage you to take-up the role at the SB, and consider going for a secondment in the future (to get a taste of ministry work but still enjoying higher pay since pay is paid by the stat board still).
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| 29-04-2024 09:46 AM |
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Not everything that is not aligned with what you got is ********. You likely got offered MX12 due to your job function which command a higher starting salary than those generalist. Also, it is not that i am not informed, instead, you are too new to know what's going on in general.
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Just sharing, I joined as 11, policy role. Joined in the same year I was conferred my post-grad degree. Likely because of my experience in pre. They initially offered 12 but I rejected, they came back with revised offer after back and forth for almost 2 months. Must see your HR person willing to help you push or not.
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| 29-04-2024 08:07 AM |
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Mx11a rating for C, C+ and B can get how many months bonus?
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| 28-04-2024 04:39 PM |
| NotHereNotThere |
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Were you offered only contract positions? Or offered perm for both?
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Both are contract with possibility to convert to perm after a period of time. HR of both places told me this is the standard arrangement for new hires.
I'm taking this to mean that they are perm roles if I can meet the performance.
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| 28-04-2024 09:37 AM |
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Originally Posted by NotHereNotThere
Hi, sorry this is not directly related to salary matters, but - for those who have chosen a Stat Board over a Ministry before when offered both, may I know what was your thought process behind the decision?
I was given a verbal offer from a stat board (strategic planning) as well as its parent ministry (policy) and am in the middle of deciding which one to accept. Putting aside personal interest and salary/benefits, what are some other things I may wish to consider? Is it easier to jump from stat boards to ministries or ministries to stat boards? How about pivoting to agencies in other industries? Any inputs or thoughts would be greatly appreciated as this is my first PS/CS role. Thanks!
Background: Local uni grad, non-scholar, a few years work experience in a govt-affiliated organisation (not PS/CS).
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Were you offered only contract positions? Or offered perm for both?
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| 27-04-2024 11:55 PM |
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Stat Board vs Ministry?
Hi, sorry this is not directly related to salary matters, but - for those who have chosen a Stat Board over a Ministry before when offered both, may I know what was your thought process behind the decision?
I was given a verbal offer from a stat board (strategic planning) as well as its parent ministry (policy) and am in the middle of deciding which one to accept. Putting aside personal interest and salary/benefits, what are some other things I may wish to consider? Is it easier to jump from stat boards to ministries or ministries to stat boards? How about pivoting to agencies in other industries? Any inputs or thoughts would be greatly appreciated as this is my first PS/CS role. Thanks!
Background: Local uni grad, non-scholar, a few years work experience in a govt-affiliated organisation (not PS/CS).
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| 26-04-2024 12:57 AM |
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Perm or not shouldn't really matter unless you intend to spend your entire 40 year career in the same job.
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| 26-04-2024 12:54 AM |
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Heard that ministries tend to pay less than stat boards. Is that generally true?
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Yes but ministry bonus quantum is higher.
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| 25-04-2024 11:33 PM |
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Heard that ministries tend to pay less than stat boards. Is that generally true?
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| 23-04-2024 09:40 PM |
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I agree. My previous agency also promoted all fresh grads after 1 year. Yes, it might also be the case that at times when they need more hires, they will offer MX12 or that you are in the field that is in demand and they want you to agree so they offer you a grade higher to attract you. but if you take a look at the salary range of MX13 and MX12, there is quite an overlap so those offered MX12 don't need to be too happy because you might just be getting the same pay as an MX13 and this may have some disadvantages further down the road.
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B*A also gives fresh graduates MX12. It's not only the ministries but statboards also. Likely to address the current surge in tech salaries driving away people from service.
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