The better career choice depends largely on your circumstances and long-term goals.
If you’re a breadwinner who’s looking to build a stable career, a regular position in the government will give you job security.
In the private sector, job stability depends on the industry and how valuable an employee is as an asset to the company. For instance, in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, the rate of career growth is fast, but companies letting go of employees is a common reality.
If you prefer a more dynamic work environment that offers better opportunities for career advancement, choose the private sector.
However, if you feel that your calling is in public service, you’ll get more fulfillment from working in the government because it will allow you to make a direct impact on the lives of millions of Filipinos. That is if you’re willing to put up with the negative aspects of working for the government in exchange for the positive ones.
Before you choose your career path, consider the pros and cons of employment in the government versus the private sector.
In the end, regardless of where you work, what matters more is the satisfaction you get from your job and the ability to deliver what is expected of you.
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