Millions in China cram for civil service exam and the hope of a job for life (www.theguardian.com)
from throws_lemy@reddthat.com to world@lemmy.world on 28 Nov 08:26
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A record number of people are set to take China’s notoriously gruelling national civil service exam this weekend, reflecting the increasing desire of Chinese workers to find employment in the public rather than private sector.

Around 3.7 million people have registered for the tests on Saturday and Sunday, which will be the first since the government increased the age limit for certain positions. The age limit for general candidates has increased from 35 to 38, while the age limit for those with postgraduate degrees has been raised from 40 to 43.

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umbrella@lemmy.ml on 28 Nov 14:31 collapse

in my country civil service/government work is the only real way to escape a life of being overworked and underpaid by corporations without destroying capitalism.

motherfuckers love to criticize state this and state that, but they pay a living wage.

thanatotus@lemmy.ml on 28 Nov 15:09 collapse

Which country? Seems like China, India or Pakistan…

demonsword@lemmy.world on 28 Nov 16:43 collapse

add Brazil to that list, govt jobs usually pays better and have stability