Tech Guru wroteJust started with the training seminar with NSSF as an orientation for new employees , things are great with top timings and friendly people and a lot of offers for sustainability in Lebanon. I was surprised that many of the new employees have resigned from the private sector to enter this governmental position (some are engineers , some have a salary of USD 3000 , some with 8+ of experience etc..). The applied and succeeded in the tough examination process of 11,000 initial applicants - I think most probability people in Lebanon is seeking sustainable security in their jobs , and the offering of NSSF are excellent compared to the Lebanese Private Sector (Full Medication , Schooling , Higher End of Service , 15 Months Payment , 33 Working Hours per week etc..) Opportunities to grow are available due to internal exams the NSSF does to promote from one level to another.
I did the meeting with UNHCR panel after succeeding their tough exam , I think i will offered soon the job contract from their feedback , but the point that it is a National Position around 3-4 years (I think more with no clear horizon of the Syrian Crises to finish in the couple of the coming years). The salary is USD 4000 with UN fixed contract benefits (Transportation , Schooling , Class A Insurance etc..) , but sustainability is the risky part.
Another update is that a Consultancy Company have called me from UAE - Dubai , and mentioning a great interest in my CV for a Financial / Business Improvement Client Base Consultant , they are offering 7000 USD (Full Package). Progress will be subjected to the soon outcomes.
2016 Seem a Great Year and Fruitful One :)
It's a tricky situation, but it all depends on what you want from life.
The NSSF seem like a stable and secure job but I wouldn't take it myself, as I see some issues with it (that might not apply to you btw):
1- It's nice to have a lot of free time for yourself, but at some point it gets boring. I can only enjoy free time when I rarely get it (too much of something makes it lose its value).
2- I don't think it's a job where you can develop as a person. What makes you develop are challenges and tough situations. So I'm afraid those type of jobs are too secure/relaxing and will not contribute much to your development (I might be wrong on this point but this is my personal feeling).
3- Once you go that road I believe it's hard to change careers (no obvious exit strategy), or at least this is also my feeling about it (please correct me if i'm wrong)
I also have a question for you: what do you think about the type of people you will be dealing with on a daily basis in such a job? I'm also not sure about the answer but I believe you should take this point into consideration. Unless they are bright and ambitious people, it might also have a negative effect on your personal development and social life.