How can I get a public sector job?

[Serpent]

I make 110k in private sector (base + bonus that varies annually). I have to perform to a certain level as in get things done and be always working on projects (as a capital resource, not opex or I'm looking to get laid off). No wage increase beyond 2% cost of living in 5 years.

I was looking at the Sunshine list and people in my profession are making six figures in the public sector too. Plus I think they also get DB pension plans, correct? There are no quarterly results and layoffs there, no need to justify expenses to shareholders and CFO and CEO, no outsourcing, no having to work over time.

Does anyone else think that it is now diminishing returns in the private sector and the public sector is where it is at?

 

[FAST]

A whole different reality

I make 110k in private sector (base + bonus that varies annually). I have to perform to a certain level as in get things done and be always working on projects (as a capital resource, not opex or I'm looking to get laid off). No wage increase beyond 2% cost of living in 5 years.

I was looking at the Sunshine list and people in my profession are making six figures in the public sector too. Plus I think they also get DB pension plans, correct? There are no quarterly results and layoffs there, no need to justify expenses to shareholders and CFO and CEO, no outsourcing, no having to work over time.

How can I get a public sector job?

Thanks.

You forgot to add,... that they can refuse to do their job,...and still can't be fired.

FAST

 

[Serpent]

And i also forgot to add: to get that 2%, i had to walk on water and get thanked by my boss's boss and his boss, our VP. Work till 3am at night or work midnights on weekends.

I used to be a guy who was driven, results oriented, a go-getter. Now I'm older and wiser and I see no benefit to that mindset in private sector.

 

[ooh-ya-more]

How about applying to a job posting that you're qualified for?

https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Search.aspx

I imagine the federal government has a similar site.

 

[K Douglas]

I imagine now with a Liberal federal government the public sector is going to swell. Harper did a good job trimming it. If you're qualified I don't see you having any problem finding suitable employment. It would help if you're a visible minority though