Dear CSPs,

Since the past few months i have done nothing but follow the CSS forum. All i want is to join the CSP. I am a graduate from one of the best universities of Pakistan and Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah I have lived a good life so far. No one in my family is a CSS officer and my father tends to believe that the CSP is not a good place to join especially for girls though my mother doesn't agree. I really want to join the CSP, it is like the only ambition i have as of now but i just have ONE concern which is perhaps the biggest obstacle coming in the way of my starting to prepare for the CE of 2014. My concern is regarding the environment, as in 'mahool', of the CSA and the government offices where I might get posted at. I am scared regarding the corruption that happens in our government offices. I am scared that I might have to work under a corrupt officer. Though i don't feel like saying it but i really need to know whether female officers have to face harassment of any sort be it mental, physical or verbal. i have graduated from Lahore University of Management Sciences and honestly the environment at my university was the best i have seen in Pakistan and i fear that the CSA and other government officers where CSPs work do not have the same open environment. Can current CSPs please guide me as to whether I should opt for joining the Civil Services or not. I want the views of both male and female CSPs.

Thanks & Regards,
Kanwal