Civil Service V Bank Job?

[Bobby1]

I am currently working in an Irish Bank and its a grand job. Its in the Head Office, flexi times, interesting work, only drawback is the pay is really bad and its like trying to get blood from a stone getting payrise!

I have since been offered a job in the Civil Service and dont know what to do.

Is there anyone who works/worked in the Civil Service that can advise me on what its like?

 

[Davy]

I work for a bank also and would not even think of entering the civil service. More prospects in the bank if you are prepared to put effort into your career

 

[Pavlik]

Is there anyone who works/worked in the Civil Service that can advise me on what its like?

With respect, that question makes no sense. A Social Welfare inspector on outdoor duty, a clerical officer in a Garda Station and the Chief Medical Officer all work in the Civil Service - do you think they would agree on what it's like?

 

[jprender]

How big would your window be ?

 

[philboy]

With respect, that question makes no sense. A Social Welfare inspector on outdoor duty, a clerical officer in a Garda Station and the Chief Medical Officer all work in the Civil Service - do you think they would agree on what it's like?

Pavlik,
Obviously bobby is on about working in the same environment that he/she currently is in which is an office orientated environment. All that he/she is looking for is some general opinions from people in a likewise office environment.
Anyhoooo, back to the question. I personally don't work in the civil service but some of my mates do and they seem more than happy there. One is in the health board and one is in social welfare. The option for a year out is also an added bonus for them.

 

[Green]

I work in the civil service...have been in a number of Govt Depts and have worked outside of dublin in CS too..pm if you like with any questions you have..

 

[triplex]

This a very bad time to join the civil service if you want a career. Only come in if you have been offered HEO or upwards.

 

[tinkerbell]

I have worked in a bank, then a small firm and now the civil service!! Best by far was the bank I have to say - good pay, conditions, etc. I was paid best in the private firm though but had to work really hard with long hours. I opted then for the civil service and took a huge drop in pay in doing so. Would you believe I ended up in a part where I work even harder than ever, morale among staff terrible, etc. OK its secure but little else. Don't believe that the civil service is an easy job - it covers vast areas of staffing as said earlier, some cosy - some just plain awful! Choose carefully!

 

[Murt10]

I have friends in the civil service who say they have done their knitting and read papers and books there, along with a bit of work on occassion.

Are you gullible enough to belive everything you hear? Sounds to me like your friends are pulling your chain. I'm not aware of anyone knitting in the present civil service or outside of it for that matter.

Ask your friends to show you proof of their knitting or better still get them to knit something for you.

As for a good pension scheme, whats wrong with that? Aren't the BOI about to take industrial action because their pension scheme, which is also exellent, is about to be cut back for new recruits?

Murt

 

[ajapale]

Ive split the generalised anti civil service rants to Letting Off Steam. Here

I am currently working in an Irish Bank and its a grand job. Its in the Head Office, flexi times, interesting work, only drawback is the pay is really bad and its like trying to get blood from a stone getting payrise!
I have since been offered a job in the Civil Service and dont know what to do.
Is there anyone who works/worked in the Civil Service that can advise me on what its like?

Bobby
In fairness there is a lot of fairly virulent anti civil service/public service/public sector sentiment about so if you do choose to go to the CS you will need to be aware of how to deal with it.
aj