There are only a limited number of govt jobs. If you can get one, there is nothing like a govt job or a PSU job. Private jobs - learning is something which you have to do through out your life. WLB definitely improves as you are senior . But if you are a CXO kind of person and highly ambitious, then off course long hours . Else life is smoother once you are higher up .

Thanks for response. I understand the scenario now. I feel the constant urge to travel or play a sport, learn a music instrument. But currently as a fresher in IT there is no time and it seems always I have to skill up to clear promotion exams, prepare to switch jobs, keep up with technology and when I reach some seniority level I am not sure if I would be left with the energy or even the will to do other stuff.

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In companies like Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce,Servicenow, etc  
 WLB is even better than government jobs

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Recently seeing many Instagram influencers/ reels who are doing Gov job and posting their travel, hobbies etc. Am I right to believe that they are able to pursue hobbies due to WLB in their job.   ...

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Recently seeing many Instagram influencers/ reels who are doing Gov job and posting their travel, hobbies etc. Am I right to believe that they are able to pursue hobbies due to WLB in their job. 

As for IT people after some experience start earning very good then the GOV salary but still that can be achieved by GOV employee with side hustle or doing side business as they get time for their life. 

Is this possible with IT? Does people with higher salaries are able to pursue their hobbies or still at that point.. Longer working hours, continous upgrading our skill will haunt us.  

Do we get to live any life at any point in our entire job Or is it better to have a life with Gov Job and hobbies and side hustles. 

Please share your opinions want to get clarity

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I'm thinking that I haven't utilised my full potential and left behind from folks around me . 
Right now I'm 27 and earning 22LPA as an SDE. 
I'm constantly worried how can I earn better or make some skills which can bring some money too as IT industry is not stable. 
So what could be best for me to do : 
My strong point is if I focus on one thing I can put more efforts into that work. 

The options that I could think: 

1. Work on my tech skills and get into High paying IT job .
2. Pick one Govt exam and get any govt job . I'm thinking of SEBI grade A exam .
3. Pick up any skills like video editing start freelancing.
4.Prepare for MBA that might help me in longer run in corporate . 


Guys can you suggest which one area should I select and why . As if I focus on more than one I won't be able to fullfill any.

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Are the private jobs really better than Government jobs(work pressure and earning wise)? Or should I give a try for government exams?

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Not sure how many anime fans are here, but I was recently watching this new anime called “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead”, which basically shows how a corporate employee is so fed up with his messed up job, that the first thought he has, when zombie apocalypse hits is, “I don’t have to go to work anymore!”, and he’s out to do things that he always wanted to.

Anyways, in the new episode, its shown how a toxic leader/boss/senior behaves. And man, was that so accurate!! 

It shows how these leaders make you work like hell, belittle you, and misbehave with you. Even if you think of leaving the job, they make you believe how hard it is to survive without your current job, and how the work you’re doing is nothing, and that you can be easily replaced. 

And in the end, after fucking up your mental peace, they will come and show a little bit of sympathy, telling they how they just push you for your own sake. Acting like some wise old “mentor you never had”.

And you know, what the worst part is, since all your colleagues are living in the same environment, since everyday you go through the same toxicity over n over, it becomes normal for u. Your brain adjusts, and it seems to think that this is how the world is. 

Moreover, if you are a fresher, and you don’t have any prior experience of work culture, you seem to believe thats how work life is, and will always be. 

I’m ranting this out, since i wasted around 1-1.5 years of my life in such startup, and it wasn’t just the time that was wasted, it also took my passion, my energy, my motivation and my goal with it. 

To all the folks who might be in a similar situation, I just want to say, I know it’s hard and I know you probably can’t leave due to some financial situations or other issues. But BELIEVE ME when i say that nothing in this entire world comes above your mental health. Save that first folks. Be selfish, saving others can wait!

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I'm currently working as a Full stack developer with 6 YOE now and TC 32LPA. While I enjoy the Technical side of my profession, I have long been considering appearing for state pcs exams. Mostly the reason is the job security , exposure to great connections (civil servants) , other sources of incomes etc. while being in private , I'll have to keep upskilling , pay upfront 30% taxes to govt and face this job uncertainty. I think 40-50 lpa in private should be equal to 10-15 lpa of govt given power , prestige and other benefits.I took a career break 8 years back to appear for upsc but left due to financial considerations. Pls. Advise.

Should I stay a techie or try to prepare for govt state pcs exams

I’m a software developer with 2 years of experience earning 1.6L per month. Should I invest 2-3 years in UPSC preparation for a fresh IAS position or advance to an SDE 3 role in the corporate sector? 
    Considering the potential for better income, less pressure, and job mobility in corporate roles versus job security, pride, and potential moral conflicts in government roles,.Now I’ve had experience in corporate settings but don’t know anything about the first-class government job to compare with. 
    Almost everyone might have faced this dilemma while working in the corporate world. Please help me understand the views that I might be missing.

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My parents are asking me to prepare for government exams and get enrolled in SSC coaching. I want to know what are the perks and benefits of government jobs that make people want it so badly. My parents both work for a private company, and I do not find anything wrong with working for a private firm. I like their lifestyle but they keep pushing me to go for government jobs only. What is so good about government jobs in India?

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Since I joined the corporate world(2023 july ), I'm in a constant tension, worried, anxious about the future, market trends, job switch, impact of AI, job security, and all.

I think day by day competition in Sde is raising, and in future it'll be difficult to survive in sde role or we'll in a constant tension about losing job. 

What do you think about government jobs vs
 private jobs  ? Are the same long working hours and work pressure in the government sector, too ? 

I have no idea about the government sector. Can someone tell me what government jobs one can apply after Btech CS ?

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Hi peeps need advice .I am working in a govt PSU with a gross salary of 2 lacs per month.I am 33 years old having passed out from a tier 1 college. All my friends are in the pvt sector and are earning much more than me.Every time I meet them ,i feel a sense of profound sadness. For the past few months i have been thinking of doing a one year MBA program from one of the IIMs ofcourse and moving to the pvt sector.Whats your take on this ?

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Has anyone felt corporate is not my cup of tea because you are expected to be someone else that is contradictory from your own self? For example because of your role you are expected to be harsh with people which hurts your core self.

I am doing job in Amazon and also preparing for govt. But confused now cause slowly all going to privatize and govt. Salary can't give freedom to do anything apart from job security.
Please give genuine advice,its very important decision.
What should I do for better future,try for govt or gain some skills and join better roles in MNCs?

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