Comments on: Govt Encourages Careers In Public Service

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:54:53 +0000

“Why would anyone go into a career with Government”

Because civil service pensions are based on salary at retirement, not on contributions like those in the private sector.

Until the Government declares the superannuation fund bankrupt, retired civil servant never have to worry about receiving their pension payment.

By: Jaded

Jaded — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:06:41 +0000

Whichever phrase–the bottom line is that retired Public Servants have not had any adjustment to their pensions for about 15 years or more. Can the powers-that-be explain how this has been overlooked/ignored for so long? Does anyone care that the elderly (especially those who devoted their working years to Government) are so poorly looked after? When will they get some cost of living increases?
Why would anyone go into a career with Government knowing that they’ll receive such terrible treatment in retirement?

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:15:31 +0000

“public service pension fund is underfunded”

I prefer the phrase “unfunded liabilities”. It is more accurate.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:29:55 +0000

Whilst this is a compelling article…one would need to consider the channels it takes to get a civil service job and also the fact that if someone in HR is not a friend or family connection…you’re not going to get the job! Government has the worst and most biased HR team! They pick their friends and family for jobs regardless if the person is competent!

People navigate towards International Business your prospects are better.

By: Jaded

Jaded — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:47:05 +0000

Please don’t tell prospective career public servants that the public service pension fund is underfunded and no adjustments are being made for inflation.

Also, don’t tell them that there’s very little money in the budget for decent salaries, maintenance of equipment, or needed supplies.

But do say that there’s no worry about underperforming–no one cares or checks. It’s easy to hold two jobs–one with Government where no one does anything about your not being there; and a second one in the private sector that probably pays more and gives better perks.