Hi,

I am currently working as an MTO in a prominent Bank of Pakistan. However, I never wanted to be in Banking from day 1 and wished to see myself in the HR or Marketing department (Please note that I am an MBA in Marketing & HRM). In fact, due to my father's wish, I landed up there.

I belong to a family of CSP's and other Government Servants and perhaps, I am the only odd man out. I have now realized that my future lies in Government Service, in General and to be specific, CSS.

I have just come across an opportunity of Assistant Director at LDA. While my main aim is to do CSS, being a married fellow leaves me with no other option than to keep a job till I clear it.

The opportunity at LDA is contract based for three years (which may be regularized in future). Authorities and pay scale are that of BS-17, i.e. Approx 30K.

While at Bank, my gross is 37K almost and net is 32K. My employment nature is permanent (but you can well understand the permanency in private sector ).

I need guidance from senior members and CSPs what should I do at this point in time under such circumstances. With the aim of CSS, should I go for the Assistant Director thing or stay at Bank?

Which would be a better platform for the preparation for CSS and provide me a better chance?

I am looking forward to give a try in 2011. Despite the fact that my only advantage at this time is age, I am still not backing down as I never have backed down from any challenge.

I am also attending Academy sessions for the preparation. Is Academy really helpful or does self study is a better option to prepare?

Senior Members and CSPs, please help and reply ASAP. I am really looking forward to it. My elders have given a mixed response and your opinion would definitely make a difference.

Looking forward to your valuable opinion.

LDA may provide you better platform for CSS preparation in terms of time. Academies are source of direction but onus of preparation rests on candidates

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