The hidden cost of chasing a government job in India
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Danish Kumar Singh walked away from a full-time job offer as a fashion assistant to prepare for a government job in India. Two years on, he’s still trying. Government jobs in India are highly sought after for their job security, income and career prospects, but competition can be intense. Danish studies around 10 hours a day and has already sat five recruitment exams — without success. The costs add up. Beyond application fees, books, practice papers and coaching, Danish has forgone about 408,000 rupees (US$4,251) in potential earnings over two years by not taking the job. Now, Danish is focusing on public-sector banking exams and has set himself a deadline: if he doesn’t succeed this year, he’ll return to the private sector. #cnainsider #governmentjobs #India For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsid
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