Some of the bitter truths about SSC CGL and most other govt. jobs are....

 Some of the bitter truths about SSC CGL and most other govt. jobs are - unreasonable expectations of candidates which motivates them for preparation but tears apart soon after they join office.

What are these expectations and why are they unreasonable. Let us understand.

• Unreasonable expectations: There is severe competition among candidates to clear SSC CGL. Every year 5–10 lakh candidates apply for 2–8 thousand posts. Most candidates spend more than a year to clear these exams. Point is, clearing these exams is no less than a victory in war (at least this is what candidates feel). Those who clear it are treated like hero in locality, in their school, by their juniors. Candidates feel they are class apart just because they have cleared an exam. Truth is- from government perspective you have cleared just another mediocre level post exam and would be given a good share of responsibilities in the department but generally a lesser share of incentives.
• What was promised is given to you: Nobody from government’s side promised stress less life, no work and respect in equivalence to Bharat ratna awardee to any candidate once they clear any such exam. Candidates feel that they should get monthly salary without having to go to office, 2–3 servants and nobody should dare to say a word to them because they are warriors and have won in life’s race. Reality is- they were promised monthly salary, a house, medical facility and pension which is delivered to you (although it may not match your expectations). In exchange you promised regular work (field or office) any where in India and discharge of your duties as expected from you (although it may not match the expectations of citizens). So, what was promised is given to you.

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• Soon you find that it is just a regular job like any other job in civil world which involves stress, deadlines, scolding from seniors, leave problems, respect below expectations, powerless in real terms, frequent transfers, remote locations, a regular life etc. Many candidates who worked really hard and for many years for such jobs soon start to dislike them and wish to change their job.
• Bottom line is- be practical in life and expect practical things.

-Kaushal Kumar

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