Leaving the Civil Service

[typer0612]

Hello PH

I was wondering if anybody had made the leap out of the CS? As I am seriously considering it myself for a variety of reasons both personal and professionally.

[Greg-]

I did, albeit after 2 years. Feel free to PM me.

[snoopy25]

Im feeling like this at the moment, stuck in a role that i really don't want to be doing in the Civil Service after the department re-structed last year and implementing targets that are a struggle to meet. Been in the Civil Service over 10 years and not sure if skill set is even applicable to work in the private sector having been in Immigration for a good part of those 10 years....any advice would also be welcomed

[rog007]

Some wouldn't worry about the sectors; moving roles is the same anywhere. If you can do the job, will enjoy it and you'll fit the organisation, then whether it's public or private is not that much of an issue usually. Good luck!

[conanius]

I left after 11 years (shared over 2 departments, and I'd done 7 different roles through promotions and secondments).

I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and actually, it took me nearly 2 years to find something good enough to make me want to actually do the deed and leave.

I'd been thinking about it for probably 3 years, and then it was all about finding an appropriate role in an organisation that suitably enthused me. I turned down several 'great on paper' jobs where I just didn't feel excited about the new organisation.

Happy to chat via PM/EMail for more details.

[snoopy25]

conanius said:

I left after 11 years (shared over 2 departments, and I'd done 7 different roles through promotions and secondments).

I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and actually, it took me nearly 2 years to find something good enough to make me want to actually do the deed and leave.

I'd been thinking about it for probably 3 years, and then it was all about finding an appropriate role in an organisation that suitably enthused me. I turned down several 'great on paper' jobs where I just didn't feel excited about the new organisation.

Happy to chat via PM/EMail for more details.

Conanius I have sent a PM/Email