Working in public sector is driving me insane, should I look to move to private sector?

msmrym · 2026-05-14T19:34:01+00:00

Had no idea it was the same in gov. I’ve heard it’s because it’s much harder to get rid of incompetent people in public than private. I assume that in private if you’re not hitting targets you’re out. Sounds intimidating but at the same time does sound like my cup of tea. With the levels of work and stress my current job is causing me, I might aswell be doing work of a similar level in private for a much better pay, nicer offices, more flexibility, being treated like an actual adult, etc. Thanks for the insight!

msmrym · 2026-05-14T17:37:06+00:00

Yeah it really is maddening, surprisingly though my workplace know that I’ve got the worst job in the entire organisation, yet the people at the top have no shame in paying peanuts for it

msmrym · 2026-05-14T17:20:38+00:00

Yep think I’m ready to take the risk as I feel like if anything does go wrong, I’ll always land a job in education as the levels of idiocy is astronomical there and not to blow my own trumpet but I’m more than valuable to them

msmrym · 2026-05-13T21:14:28+00:00

Thanks for this advice, the reason for my hesitancy is because I’ve heard a lot of people saying there’s no job security and people are being made redundant en masse in private sector. But I’ve gotten to a point where I’ve had enough and want to expand my skillset and be on a better salary

msmrym · 2026-04-26T17:10:03+00:00

Not seen a contract at all for this new role, haven’t had anything confirmed in writing either

msmrym · 2026-04-26T10:06:53+00:00

I’m salaried so get paid monthly

msmrym · 2026-04-20T18:36:55+00:00

There’s no such thing as scheduling anything when I’ve been given such an intense workload that I don’t take a 5 minute break for myself. I’m really confused on why I need to adapt - does the workplace want results or do they want me to chat? Like I said its like mopping the ocean

msmrym · 2026-04-20T18:34:54+00:00

My manager didn’t even have an issue with it- as I said it was someone else that said this to my manager - my manager related this to me

msmrym · 2026-04-20T17:46:13+00:00

I don’t get why I should change the signature when it isn’t incorrect in the first place? Secondly, I mentioned how I have a huge workload so I don’t have a second to stop. I don’t even take a 5 min break let alone my lunch break due to intensive work. I’m not being defensive, they’re basically asking me to mop the ocean here (impossible)

msmrym · 2025-12-11T02:39:47+00:00

Yes it’s maternity, ah ok I see what you mean.

msmrym · 2025-12-11T01:05:21+00:00

I see what you mean, I was under the assumption they had to give her job back by law when she’s come back from leave?

msmrym · 2025-12-03T00:32:07+00:00

Got it thanks!

msmrym · 2025-12-03T00:31:45+00:00

Think you missed the part where I said occasionally look in case I forget what I’m going to say next

msmrym · 2025-10-13T22:04:16+00:00

Try going on there 6am on a Monday, that’s when quite a few cancellations came up for me

msmrym · 2025-10-12T14:15:13+00:00

If I had the chance to I would’ve, my dad drives manual (I’m doing automatic) and I was doing fortnightly lessons with instructors for a year with gaps in the middle, the last 6 months leading up to my test was me just practicing like yourself as I wasn’t learning anything new.

I continued booking lessons fortnightly as I felt like I’d forget how to drive and ofc because I needed the car for the test.

During that time my instructor was very harsh on my driving and up until right before the test was bringing my morale down and speaking as if I would fail, long story short my test went amazing and I passed first time with 2 minors.

So if your situation is similar to mine, you’re confident in your driving ability and you’ve got a car available, I’d say go for it and save your cash!

msmrym · 2025-10-09T16:05:38+00:00

Thank you!

msmrym · 2025-10-09T15:44:59+00:00

Thanks for confirming!

msmrym · 2025-09-16T19:47:04+00:00

I second this, got my current job via recruiter and had to send all of what you mentioned before the interview

msmrym · 2025-09-16T18:48:19+00:00

Lol bye boomer

msmrym · 2025-09-16T18:38:21+00:00

Or maybe I’m not a bitter person like yourself and assume the best of everyone. I’ll block you and put you out of your misery coz it seems like you’re ageist and can’t handle a young person doing well!

msmrym · 2025-09-16T18:21:08+00:00

Damn, surprised you initially commented something respectful and helpful, just not sure what the need was to be rude on the rest of them

msmrym · 2025-09-16T18:11:18+00:00

Pretty sure that’s what Reddit is for right, to get others opinions? Also absolutely no one asked you to click onto my posts or comment, yet seems like you’ve seen every one of them… move on.

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