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State-owed Enterprises and Private Enterprises

It is very important to make a proper selection among available jobs. As we all know, there are two job offers for fresh university graduates. One job is offered by state-owed enterprises and another by private enterprises. It is worthwhile comparing and contrasting the main features of these two available offers.

There are advantages in working for state-owed enterprises. First, state-owed enterprises provide free residential accommodation. Second, the work atmosphere is quit relaxed. Third there is security in state-owed enterprises; once you are confirmed in your position, nobody can fire you. However, there are also some disadvantages. With no doubt, there is no annual bonus. Besides, promotional prospects are quite bleak; you need a godfather if you want to rise in state-owed enterprises.

On the other hand, there are some attractions in private enterprises which are not there in state-owed enterprises. First, in addition to your basic pay there are several allowances which make the gross salary higher than the State-owed job. Second, in place of residential accommodation, you are given a housing allowance. Third, the opportunities for advancement are linked to your performance. Last, the workplace atmosphere is attractive. Nonetheless, working for

private enterprises is not easy. You have to be alert all the time and there is no time for relaxation. Worst of all, you can be fired anytime.

So, it is hard to say which choice is better. Primarily, it depends on one’s temperament. People of retiring disposition are likely to be attracted to the security of state-owed enterprises, while people with enterprising spirit would prefer the challenges and rewards of private enterprises.