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Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by kaybams1(m): 1:00pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
The choices we make define our future one way or the other. That's why its imperative for job seekers to understand that the desperation to get a job should be balanced with a careful understanding of some basics. Our Economy is a mixed one: you either get employed by the private or public sector. Each of them have their pros and cons which should be considered carefully in line with your long term vision before making a choice (if one happen to exist). The pros of government job happens to be the cons of private ones and vice versa. These are the observed merits and demerits of Government jobs have observed: PROS OF GOVERNMENT JOBS The best aspects of a government job include: STABILITY: Unlike the private sector where companies can go out of business, the government never goes out of business. Agencies or offices may close or morph into new forms, but there will always be government jobs. Employees will always be needed to complete the tasks only government does, and additional employees will always be needed to support them. Moreover, incessant laying off of workers is less prevalent in government jobs than private ones. FLEXIBILITY: In the vast majority of positions, workers can easily maintain a healthy work- life balance. Additionally, telecommuting and alternative work schedules are common in government agencies. For jobs that require employees to conduct much of their business away from the office, government organizations have begun providing equipment to facilitate a mobile workforce. BENEFITS: Government benefits almost always exceed private sector benefits packages. Employees often have superior health care plans with lower cost and favorable retirement plans. In prolonged recessions, government and private sector benefit packages both get worse. Still, government benefits remain better. TIME OFF. Leave time accruals are generous, and managers tend to be permissive in approving vacation time. Federal holidays are observed. State and local governments sometimes have their own additional holidays. CONS OF GOVERNMENT JOB The worst aspects of a government job include: SLOW SALARY GROWTH: Cost-of-living adjustments authorized for government employees rarely keep up with inflation, and merit raises are given to only a small percentage of top performers. For big salary increases, government employees have to compete for vacant positions with higher salaries. CAPPED EARNING POTENTIAL: Government executives are often paid less than their private sector counterparts. To hit the big paydays, high level government employees jump to the private sector. LOW LEVELS OF CONTROL: Bureaucracy doesn’t only frustrate citizens. It also plagues government employees wanting to get things done quickly. Expect all major and many minor decisions to go through some sort of formal approval process. LAZY CO-WORKERS: Adages about lazy government workers exist for a reason. Some government employees just do what is asked of them and no more, but there are far more employees who are driven to achieve more than just the bare minimum. Unfortunately, poor performers are rarely coached to better performance or fired for cause. No matter what you want to do, chances are you can do it for the government. You just need to make sure that you're willing to put up with the negative aspects in exchange for the positive ones. However, if you happen to be lucky to be faced with a choice of choosing between a government job and a private one. I will advise you to consider the one with a better Job security, Flexibility and a fairly comfortable salary. So let's assume you get a private job that will pay you 150k per month and a government job that offers to pay 110k monthly. The private job offers a better pay obviously but if it doesn't guarantee you of Job security and a flexible time table that can make you pursue other profitable endeavours unlike the government job, My advise is you choose the government job. The secret of wealth is not necessarily a relatively better pay on the short term but the ability to diversify your sources of income using a steady stream of income. However, regardless of the job you find yourself, never ignore this secret if you want to be wealthy in the long run. 35 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Ben1975(m): 1:04pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
I know plenty of people who work for the government and have gone 15+ months without a pay check. That's not job security that's volunteer charity work. 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Nobody: 1:07pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
So it is better to remain a policeman earning less than 30k than davido's bouncer? I dnt think so.....forget pension.....most govt worker dnt live to collect theirs 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by kaybams1(m): 1:11pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Ben1975: You don't make exception a rule. Yes, you right that happens atimes in public sector jobs, but you cannot say this doesn't happen in private jobs too. Be that as it may, I still prefer Government owing me money than working for a private individual that can fire me at whim without offering me any form of compensation or reasonable explanation. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by kaybams1(m): 1:32pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
prof1990: What will be the fate of davido's bouncer when davido's popularity/profit suddenly starts dwindling and davido decides to sack him and get a cheaper bouncer? (Knowing fully well that the 'bouncer' market is flooded with competitors). 17 Likes |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by yorke1: 5:37pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Government job makes majority of the people to be lazy and lack ambition. 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Atmmachine(m): 5:38pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
On point 1 Like |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Nobody: 5:38pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
One major advantage of govt job is the JOB SECURITY. There is union and you don't get fired anyhow. Also it in many cases afford you time to pursue other things. Unlike the private sector jobs. My friend who works in a Local govt was given 4yrs study leave with his salary guaranteed. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Nobody: 5:39pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Bring the two jobs for me first, then we can talk about the challenges of each of them.. 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by condralbede(m): 5:39pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Interesting....That of the ''LAZY CO WORKER"is so true,I over experienced that during my NYSC year 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Nobody: 5:39pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Ben1975: You mean paycheck. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Nobody: 5:39pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Abeg give me the government job like that! 6 Likes |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by auditor0471: 5:40pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
My cons for Government work is that It kills potential and creativity 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by resdan(m): 5:40pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Legalize it!!!!it's legal in some parts of the world!!! 1 Like
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Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Nobody: 5:41pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
You can become a millionaire overnight 1 Like |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Asuokaa: 5:42pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
There is nothing like been your own boss 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by McEwen(m): 5:42pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
spot on... |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by realGURU(m): 5:43pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
.a |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Setaje(f): 5:43pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
My dad said he prays everyday that none of his children will work in a government establishment. If u are honest and hard working. Don't work for the Nigerian government. We had a bitter experience. Honest and good people don't go far. 14 Likes |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Nobody: 5:43pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Government work offer little challenge in most cases. You end up being a mediocre. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by mytime24(f): 5:43pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Issoki |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Adyrin(m): 5:44pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
OH........OK |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by miqos02(m): 5:45pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
good |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by lumzybo: 5:48pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
OP, God bless u 4 this post. Presently, I am considering a switch from public to private. Though I am a little scared abt my move cos it's more like leaving certainty 4 uncertainty. "This is a very huge risk". When u consider the juicy salary u get from the private sector, hmmmmmn..., u gonna be tempted to quit. Every man loves to fly when ur mates in the private sector are flying. PLS not that u are stationary with govt work,buh when u mates are flying, u are jogging. The answer here is 4 pple in the public sector to get a good business plan n give it a trial cos u av what pple in the private sector don't av and wish they have "TIME". Its a risk worth taking. With God on ur side, u can make it. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by jamillion: 5:49pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Think responsibly and channel your thought on how you can work for urself, pay urself monthly salary and probably pay urself to pension...think big and act bigger, pessimism ar for loosers 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by nkemdi89(f): 5:49pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Government job all the way nothing like when you have your freedom, nobody can sack you unless they go tru the process, the growth is slow but permanent u can even venture into things and you continue to receive your salary. Chat all day on nairaland and nobody will deduct ur salary. 14 Likes |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by pretydiva(f): 5:49pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Jst here 2 read comments 1 Like |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by timilehing(m): 5:51pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Government job is da bomb No matter how busy the day is, you'll still have time to monitor your other businesses. 4 Likes |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Kingspin(m): 5:52pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
As Nigerians. |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by free2ryhme: 5:52pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Land for sale |
Re: Pros And Cons Of Government Jobs by Dopefiend(m): 5:54pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Ben1975: Involuntary charity work you mean. They didn't know their pay was going to get delayed, did they? |
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