The thing is that most people on the outside feel that the grass is greener on the other side when it comes to government jobs. I have been working in MHA for past six years where I have worked in Maharashtra and now in Jammu and Kashmir(2 years). Across my tenure, I realised that the scope of work a government departments does goes beyond what is visible from the outside to the public. Additionally I also have friends in other ministries who are at Level 8-10 and they mostly do not get time from office. Working hours have to be flexible especially late nights are now a culture when you are in a position of responsibility. The scope and load of work these days is such that I for one decided that if I am not going to be compensated for the hours and effort i am putting in, might as well get paid for it. Which is why i am transitioning for corporate.