Aligned with my career JO (SG 12) vs. Regular (SG 4) clerical
f25, licensed, csc passer, no backer, from a financially challenge family. older sister. need help.
i just got promoted into regular with sg 4, clerical job (legislative), but my duties and responsibilities is for sg 11 position due to the lack of personnel despite the request for additional. there'll be openings soon but the time when still remains uncertain, since the request for JO with sg 11 is likely to be approved. I've been working for almost two years now despite the completely different field of study. even started considering to take masters in public admin with the location being favorable. it's also one ride away from home and not much traffic. can take an hour of commuting from home to work.
now, there's an offer. JO sg 12, now that's alignment, engineer 1. however, I'll have to start from scratch and spend extra energy in waking up and commuting (double ride, traffic area)--which can solved by renting near the workplace aka additional expenses which didnt exist before.
I'm really torn. honestly, I'm thrilled thinking that i can practice my profession, but stability-wise... i have a senior who's still a JO. No benefits, no paid leaves, no bonuses, just salary. but the job is so fulfilling and filled with fun and learnings. not that I'm not learning in my job rn, but paperworks is slowly draining me out.
what do you think? im having a migraine thinking about this. i lack experience and this was my first job which an answered prayer back then, now I'm confused and anxious. huhu.