I am a Civil Service Eligible, but where am I?

Why feel sorry for not working in the government? You've seen it yourself, in fact you're even the one saying that a lot who are working there don't have eligibility which means the previous office you worked for has corrupt people who hire even the unqualified. If you stayed longer, it's just a matter of time before you become corrupt yourself. Be grateful that you have work.

That's really unfortunate and unfair. But this is how it is in the government. You have to have a backer, a strong connection to be able to level up. Eligibilities are not the main reason why someone advances up. Although in many cases, the higher ups cannot do anything but to consider this. If they don't, people can file a complaint against them in the Civil Service Commission. That is, if the people know the law, if not, then lucky for these authorities and too bad for the aggravated. Just like you, I am underemployed. I am a professional, too by virtue of the Civil Service and I am also a PRC license holder. But I am still a contractual and my salary is average. The management had promised me a regular position before but the director has retired and could not complete her promise to me. My only hope now is the "rumored" plantilla positions which they say will be implemented this December. A lot of people in the office are saying that I am on the top of the list which will be given a permanent position because of my qualifications. I really hope this will happen. If not, then I have no other choice but to resign and find a better job. I do not want to rot in this kind of agency.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Sometimes it sucks that when in government service, there is a lot of politics going on. I agree, there are a lot of persons in the government who are not eligibles but because they know somebody inside, they are able to get a post. If only we could rid our government of this kind of system. It seems that in the "daang matuwid", this is one system that will not be eliminated. Well, even at the top, the persons who are preferred are the K's - kaibigan, kaklase, kabarilan...you get the picture. Working in the private sector is not that bad. At least, you get hired and promoted for your effort. What you know, not who you know.

Don't feel bad if despite you civil service eligibilty you are working in a private sector. What's wrong with that. As long as you enjoy your current job and is well compensated for it , then you are okay. I am a civil service eligible myself. Yet, i haven't ever worked in the government sector yet i am happy with being in the private sector. What matters to me is the happiness i get in my job.

welcome to PH. even though how much the government implement ways against this, it always happens. the eligible gets rejected, while the incompetent (but a friend of the manager's) gets retained. sexy looks would help too, especially for the ladies. no wonder why SOME government transactions are full of loopholes. i don't demean ALL government employees. it's just that the good ones are overshadowed by the bad, which leaves a negative impression.

The sad thing with our government is that position and promotion is given to those who have "contacts" inside. It is not about what you know, but is it who you know that will give you the advantage. That has become the "normal" system with regard to accepting someone to a government job. Civil service eligibility is just a piece of small paper and unless you have a close contact with someone of higher position of authority in that department, that paper is just good for wiping butt. It is unfair really, but you can do nothing to change that kind of corrupt system. The best you can do is maximize the assets that you possessed so you can find a way to earn income. After all, there are many opportunities to find work not just in the government (where there are a lot of opportunist) but in the private sector. Or you can even start your own business which is much better because you wouldn't be stuck on a minimum income.

I also am a Civil Service Eligible (Prof.) but not working in a government office but I have no regrets. I used to work in a government office but I resigned because I was not satisfied with the compensation. I transferred to a private firm which gives a more rewarding compensation. I think I made the right move. If the government can't give me what I deserve then why would I keep serving the government? I can always be productive and useful anyway even if I am in the private section. And for as long as I am happy with my job in the private sector I don't really care about this Civil Service Eligibility issue.

It takes a good person to know that he wants to serve the people. And by wanting to work in the government, that means you are putting country before self. The salary is truly a pittance. I do hope that you try to re-plan your career. Being effective does not mean being punctual and present each day. It means, for the most part, contributing intelligently to the issues of the day.