can I ask why, given that hours are not overly long, some of the hard pressed CO's don't just get an evening job or start their own business in the evening/weekends?
The hours are generally short and the holidays are long so while it would be a strain it still should be do-able.
If you do find a new job in the private sector, you will probably find that it is not that fundamentally different from your current job. Your problem is not the sector you are in. An entry level admin post in any sector will not offer you the challenge you crave.I can't believe how badly I have let things slide.. being in this job has made me so lazy and don't even get me started on self motivation. I have been here since college so I haven't a clue what a "real job" is like. Rude awakening I hear you say
The hours are generally short and the holidays are long.
A clerical officer works 35 hours per week which is equal to the national average working week.
A clerical officer has an annual leave entitlement of 20 days leave, rising to 22 after 10 years service. The national average is 23.
Depends on the area. The working week for CO's in the HSE Galway is 33 (they are trying to standardised to 35 for new entrants). Holidays are 22 rising to 25 after 5 years.
Become a QS part time course in DIT 1.5 years if you have a degree. Starting salary 45K approx
I would advise the original poster to ask at work if he could get a transfer to a 'busier' dept. He could also study part time. If he can't get into more challenging work in the next year or so, he should consider taking a career break & travelling/getting more challenging work in the private sector.
I am the opposite of most people, in that I worked in the private sector for 12 years, left recently to go into the public service (clerical officer). I have a degree, postgrad & membership of a professional body. Even though I took a pay cut, (30-35K back to 23K), I feel that I still fare out well in the public service. I work very short hours (standard 9-5 with an hour for lunch). I think this is short because I had to work 8.30-6 in the private sector, with half an hour for lunch. The official hours were 8.30-5 but there was so much work to do that we were expected to stay on a bit longer without getting overtime pay.
You worked for 12 yrs with a degree and post grad and worked from 8.30 until 6 for 30-35 k a year. are you all there man?
They work an average of 35 hours.With respect, this displays an armchair ignorance of the working conditions of most public servants. They work a 40 hour week and most COs have about 20 days holidays.
It's no easier for them to start a business than anyone else in the private sector.
Would you like to share your source for this claim, assuming of course that your reliable like for like comparison does take into account the higher level of qualifications of public sector staff (on average)?They should also remember that like for like pay is higher in the public sector
[broken link removed].Would you like to share your source for this claim, assuming of course that your reliable like for like comparison does take into account the higher level of qualifications of public sector staff (on average)?
Also, I was always taught that it is better to be in a job than unemployed and waiting for the 'perfect job' with a 'perfect salary'.
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