I think one huge appeal is being able to retire young and then start a new career while drawing the pension. This is a bit of a rant (and a cheeky plea for advice ) (In honour of a previous poster, I'll call this thread a 'rant-ette' ). Civil service work is subject to similar budgetary problems as working for a local authority, though as council funding has tended downwards lately, civil service departments' funding can vary much more wildly depending on the political climate. Sorry this is a terrible AIBU! Pros and Cons of Working in Government. The job of the civil service is to support the government of the day. Civil Services job application mini-rant. HelloPossums Wed 05-Jul-17 21:44:03. You can play a vital role in ending homelessness, finding cures for diseases, keeping our food supply safe and much more. I was very close to joining the Commissioned Corps and working for the Indian Health Service. Average government salaries are competitive with the private … Great benefits and competitive pay. Hi everyone. The chance to make a difference. Government employees work to enhance the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world. Gone are the days of the job for life in the civil service and you will probably have to move between departments to get promotion. I hope this post has helped you realize that you do have options if you are seeking an alternative to working in an office environment. I did get interviews and in particular, I got interviews for low grade Civil Service jobs. I visited Job Centres throughout, North, South and East London and once even in Croydon. My husband is a teacher, so I guess he will be able to … In Conclusion.

The Pros. When I was working, I would visit a Job Centre in my lunch hour. When I was not, I would go to Walthamstow, Wanstead, East Ham, Stratford and Dalston in turn. I liked the benefits and difficulty of the patients, but ultimately, i decided not to live out in the middle of the reservation, where the job was at the time. It is fulfilling and I know that my hard work now will pay off in the long-run. Sadly, each time, they told me I was overqualified. When I’m not at work, I’m working on my business and I enjoy it very much. I've been applying for entry-level jobs in the Civil Service as an external applicant. I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time Pros I would like to raise money for 1 RHA First Trust Charity Number 298965. the money i will earn will go towards the charity and the company can declare it on their tax returns. How to survive the civil service Mon., July 16, 2007 timer 3 min. (26 Posts) Add message | Report.