Sunday, May 29, 2022

Government Jobs vs Private Jobs

 

Government Jobs vs Private Jobs


Comparison Chart

Parameter Government JobPrivate Job
Job security Job security is guaranteed. Public sector is bound by employee protection and has to show valid cause of conduct violation in order for a termination.No job security. Security is dependent on performance and market. Poor economic condition and performance can lead to termination of employment.
Job growth Little to average job growth. Senior positions in government jobs come after years of patience. Private sectors are rewarding with respect to promotions. Good performance can lead to quick growth.
Job benefits Apart from a fixed monthly salary, the public sector provides other perks and benefits such as medical coverage, insurance,etc.Private companies do not invest in the insurance company and provide other perks that government jobs do.
Job opportunities Fewer opportunities and are dependent on factors like age, vacancy and openings.Greater opportunities and recruitment drives happen all year long.
Job salaries Fixed salaries with scope of increment only after the release of new pay commissions.Higher salaries offered as compared to government jobs. Not all companies offer high salaries.
Work-life balanceFlexible and fixed timings and comfortable work life.Highly competitive work culture, long working hours, 
Ease of getting jobDepending on the vacancies, openings have to appear for a national level exam therefore very difficult to get in.Relatively easier to find a private job. Good grades, great communication skills often help land a private job.
Post retirement Government jobs provide pension, medical benefits post retirement.No such post retirement benefits or pension.
professionalismWork setting may lack professionalism and punctuality.Private job settings are famous for their professionalism and cut – throat work ethic.

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