Hey everyone, I need bit of advise from veterans and experienced people here.
I have been selected in one Bank as a bank probabtionary officer through ibps. Previously I was engaged in manufacturing industry working like a donkey for 14-15 hours in average. I know banks are time demanding stressful job but I have mentally prepared myself to work for long hours and in extreme rural areas. Previous job has also made me to work hard. Also, I come from rural area so living there isn’t an issue. So I am ready to take on India’s most hated job in aspirants circles face on, it is anyday better than being unemployed and continuing in that private.
Here I have opened this thread to need advise wrt civil services attempt as I have no one to guide me through this. I have only 2 attempts left as a general category. I have given mains two times and failed pre two times. My prep is okay wrt static subjects and I need to work on current affairs mostly. But prelims failure and job has kept me away from studies. My question is:
1) Should I give this attempt? I have lost confidence in me due to failures and I am confused. I know it will demand extra efforts. What bothers me is -that training part and probabtion going to effect preparation significantly? Will it be waste of precious attempt only? Or is it possible to prepare while being in probationary job?
2) Suppose I park this attempt until I settle down in job, how much impact does late entry at age 27-28 is there on progression? I always think of reaching till secretary level or top positions and so fear from late entry. Presently i am 26 and will turn 27 soon.
These two things have made me terribly confused. Please guide me.
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If you can achieve considerable achievement, like writing mains or giving Interview, go for it
2) Don't worry about reaching the Higher echelons of Administrative services, as 90% of this depends on officer's Political connection and only 10% depends on Officer's Age on entry in Civil services..... So after getting selected in UPSC, try to establish Some Political connections with your Political bosses. DO NOT even think of becoming " Singham Or Khemka Or any other " Idealistic officer, otherwise you will be kicked out.
MP / Minister ki haan mein haan milana....wo jo Bole woh Kar dena.. Aaram se aapko Lucrative and higher posting mil jayegi.
Focus on your present, there is a mess, try to solve it.
Without a doubt, This exam is one of toughest in the country and if not, the most toughest because of the consistency it demands throughout the year.
Static, Current affairs is just the icing on the cake, there's much more required than that to pass this exam and it involves thorough understanding of concepts with ability to analyze things in a dynamic matter + revision, ability to remember lot of things for a long time, patience, consistency, and the list is long.
Please do not give your ears to all the talks about the vacancies being reduced. It's not in your hand, focus on what's in your hand and that's your preparation. 2 attempts will get exhausted in the blink of an eye. Do not waste your attempts they are precious. Instead, solve your present issue. First, settle your life. Complete your probation for two years(Assuming). Along with that, try to give 2 to 3 hours everyday and 5 to 6 hours on weekends for the next two years. Prepare nicely and then take a decision to attempt this exam.
Please do not think about quitting or preparing full time during your probation. You will only worsen your situation. You'll become na ghar ka na ghat ka. You have a good job, enjoy it and also prepare peacefully for this exam.
Take CSE as a long term mission, it's irrelevant at what age you get into services, what matters is that you get into services for sure. Sow consistency, dedication, determination and patience, You will reap great rewards during harvest.
Respect this exam, prepare like a warrior and you'll one day earn respect from everyone.
All the best!!
My suggestion would be: Forget UPSC for the time being. Get along with your PO job, enjoy it and once training is done,try to get a non-hectic profile like 'personal management' which mainly deals with account opening, debit/credit cards etc. Advances section (read Loan Section) looks less crowded but this section will eat up most of your brain. Account opening etc looks crowded but once that crowd is gone, you are peace for rest of the 24 hours. Do this drama for few days and disappear from the scene. Dont you worry about your job. It would be there. And dont even think that bank would come in search of you. They dont care, so should you? :-D Erm, also make sure that you appear less smart to your boss so that you can escape his attention.
Most of the things in bank can be managed, and for the unmanageable parts, there's medical certificate. (~_^)
To qualify, only one attempt is sufficient. I think, i will skip it and meanwhile will keep revising after job hours. I only need revision now. May be i will give state pcs to remain in continuity. It has no attempt issues and i have huge margin wrt age limit.
It’s better one year late then to be never.
The job is actually good for those who like a decent stable salary, the work will be a little hectic but it's definitely not as hectic as some of the engineering jobs. There will be some target pressures but then such pressures exist in every good job. You'll be in a A/C cabin with your own workspace and most employees in the office will respect you. It's a good job honestly.
This is precisely why i suggested you to enjoy your probation period and to give your cse attempt later. It will not make you feel frustrated and you'll feel life at ease.
When I'd joined newly, there was this assistant (clerical cadre) who would open 5/6 accounts per week whereas the boss wanted him to open atleast 10 per day because of the demand. He was an old man and was not used to computer (CBS). There were backlogs. I opened 113 account the first day itself. It's not tough. You got to make entries a bit fast. That old man never had any salary cuts for not meeting the targets, you see. :-)
2. In your situation, I'd never advise you to leave the job. You are 26 and well, just slog in the bank for maybe 2 or 2&1/2 years, take leave like I have said and then, give your best shot at the UPSC [In bank, you will get lots of innovative ideas to bunk :-D]. I left SBI not because of any of the negativity around it. I had other job offer, which too for some reasons I had to leave, to settle with a less paying job at home. :-)
3. Many POs, including your to-be-colleagues, would be a frustrated lot because most consider bank as a stepping stone to higher goals. And being in bank, it would be tough. Just too tough to realise one's goal. And, that's when this disappearing act comes handy. Confirm your position in the bank first, and then disappear.
A 2-batch senior to mine did the same. He was on leave without pay for most period in the bank. He did not get those IAS/IFS/IPS but is an IAAS now. He was out of sight for most time of the year. Even while in bank, I had never seen him coming out from his chamber (He was manning net banking section) and used to carry mostly grumpy face. Maybe, that was his strategy. :-D
4. Just join the bank without any expectations, treat it as another job for your security. Leave it only if you have an alternative, else please dont. :-)
As you and @pizzaa sir said, I am not going to leave this job come what may. It is very easy to leave job but extremely tough to get back in today’s time when unemployment has reached sky high and vacancies everywhere are shrinking fast. I have seen a brief stint of unemployment and it is very painful. With 4-5 hours of sleep, I can take out 3-4 hours every day and that is sufficient wrt reading newspaper, revising optional/gs. Tests can be taken on Sundays. Biggest leverage is I have to revise things mostly and not study anything new.
Be wise and try to stay below radar and never show off of your skills. More skills=more work=more pressure.
I will keep your advise of not showing off skils. Bewakoof ban ke rahunga poora.