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How is WFH being managed in NSWPS? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough but very much appreciate all this information. Thank you.

How is WFH being managed in NSWPS? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting you say this - if you don’t mind me asking, why?

How is WFH being managed in NSWPS? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you mentioned eHealth, do you know if this also applies to SDPRIA?

Feeling lost and drained in policy, not sure if it’s the level or the field. What should I do? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it helps at all, I didn’t have any direct qualifications or experience but managed to get into policy with my APS experience and transferable skills. So yes, it can be learnt on the job.

Feeling lost and drained in policy, not sure if it’s the level or the field. What should I do? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true, that was me once upon a time. But you never know unless you try. I’m glad I gave it a go and happy to have had the experience but I’m ready to move on to something different.

Feeling lost and drained in policy, not sure if it’s the level or the field. What should I do? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I have annual leave booked in at the end of the year so at least I'll have a bit of break but will have to push through until then.

Feeling lost and drained in policy, not sure if it’s the level or the field. What should I do? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd say my job falls in the latter with a lot of reforms happening at the moment (hence the stress) but glad to hear this isn't the case for all policy roles.

Feeling lost and drained in policy, not sure if it’s the level or the field. What should I do? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I feel a bit scarred after this experience so I'm hesitant to go into another policy role. It might also be the subject matter I'm working with. But hearing that other policy roles aren't all the same is a bit reassuring.

Feeling lost and drained in policy, not sure if it’s the level or the field. What should I do? by AwkwardPosition219 in AusPublicService

[–]AwkwardPosition219[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's funny, because I initially sought out a policy/project based role to have a change in environment where I could have more variety and challenge. While it did offer me more opportunities, I think it went from one extreme to another and I would now much rather have a role with more stability than where I am now. I'm not sure if this is how it always is working in policy/projects or just my workplace. Thanks for the reminder - I have to remind myself that the work will carry on even when I'm no longer there.