An emphatic NO! This is certainly not the right time for you to leave the services. If you have been considering the option, rule it out for the short to medium term. That would be between six months to a year. Timing the economy is difficult and never very accurate. But it is presently plain to see that the current scenario is not an employment friendly one. Further, if you take the Sixth Pay Commission into perspective then if definitely does not make sense to leave now. I advice only those officers to leave who feel they either cannot continue in the services due to overriding factors - personal or professional or those ones who feel they are bringing special skills to the table which will ensure a top notch job immediately. All others wait and watch...
The economy is in a slowdown. Sentiment is low. Pink slips are having a field day and recruitment has been frozen. Even replacement hiring is not taking place (also read my earlier post - "Current Recruiting Environment").
For those officers who have already left and are in the process of looking for a job, doing a resettlement course or waiting for their papers to get through don't loose heart or feel discouraged. There are still good avenues available, though harder to find at the moment. The challenge is to be able to identify these opportunities and go for them. Plan harder, work harder and walk that extra mile to contact as many prospective employers and placement consultants as possible. Even consider options available on recruitment portals that promote your resume amongst prospective employers and consultants for a fee (my next post will delve into the manner to go about a good job search).
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