10 Alasan Menjadi PNS Tidak Lagi Diminati Seperti Dulu!

Summary

This video explores why becoming a civil servant (PNS) in Indonesia, once considered a dream profession, is losing appeal among millennials. It outlines ten reasons, including stagnant salaries, limited career growth, strict working hours, heavy bureaucracy, high social responsibility, lengthy and competitive selection processes, lack of mental stimulation, limited wealth potential, reliance on state pensions, and broader opportunities in private sectors. The video emphasizes that while civil service offers stability and benefits, modern career paths in private companies or entrepreneurship can provide faster growth, higher salaries, and more personal and professional development. Viewers are encouraged to carefully consider their career choices.

Takeaways

• 💰 Civil servant salaries tend to stagnate, requiring years of service or higher education to earn significantly more.
• 🏢 Career advancement in government is limited and often depends on seniority rather than performance.
• ⏰ Civil servant work hours are strict, with mandatory attendance and ceremonies, unlike flexible private sector jobs.
• 📑 Bureaucracy is heavy, requiring compliance with multiple layers of administration, limiting innovation and independence.
• 🌍 Civil servants carry high social responsibility since their work is funded by taxpayers and affects public welfare.
• 📝 The selection process for civil servants is long and highly competitive, with low chances of passing.
• 🧠 Civil servant roles may not promote intellectual growth due to routine and low-pressure work environments.
• 💸 Honest civil servants rarely become wealthy, and accumulating wealth often involves unethical practices.
• 🏦 Pension funds, once a major incentive, are now accessible in the private sector, reducing the unique appeal of civil service.
• 🚀 Private sector and entrepreneurial opportunities offer higher salaries, faster growth, and greater flexibility than civil service.

Q & A

Why is a civil servant (PNS) job no longer considered the 'dream profession' in Indonesia?

Civil servant jobs are increasingly seen as less attractive because of stagnant salaries, limited career growth, rigid work hours, bureaucratic processes, and fewer opportunities for personal and professional development compared to private-sector or entrepreneurial careers.

How does the salary of a civil servant compare to private-sector jobs for fresh graduates?

Civil servants receive a predictable but slow-growing salary, often requiring years of service or advanced degrees to earn more. In contrast, fresh graduates in the private sector can earn higher salaries quickly, sometimes exceeding IDR 15 million per month depending on the industry.

What are the limitations in career growth for civil servants?

Career advancement in government agencies is largely dependent on tenure rather than merit, meaning employees often wait years for promotions. Skills development is limited due to repetitive tasks and strict hierarchical structures, unlike private companies where performance drives faster career growth.

Why are work hours considered restrictive for civil servants?

Civil servants must adhere to strict schedules, including mandatory arrival times, Monday ceremonies, and Friday exercises. This contrasts with private-sector jobs, which often allow flexible hours, remote work, or results-oriented schedules.

How does bureaucracy affect civil servants' work experience?

Civil servants must navigate complex layers of administration, requiring approvals through multiple hierarchical levels. This slows decision-making, limits opportunities to demonstrate exceptional performance, and can be frustrating for ambitious or innovative individuals.

What moral and social responsibilities come with being a civil servant?

Civil servants are paid by the state and thus carry a high social and moral responsibility to serve the public effectively. Their performance reflects on the government's image, and they must provide value to the community funded by taxpayers.

Why is the CPNS selection process considered challenging?

Thousands of applicants compete for limited civil servant positions, making the chances of acceptance small. Additionally, the selection process is long, often taking months, which can leave graduates temporarily unemployed while waiting for results.

Why might civil servants’ minds not develop as much as in other professions?

Many civil servant roles are routine, low-pressure, and focused on administrative tasks, providing few intellectual challenges. This lack of mental stimulation can hinder personal growth and development, especially for those who enjoy problem-solving and challenges.

Can civil servants become wealthy solely through their jobs?

No. Honest civil servants rarely become rich through salaries alone. Wealth accumulation in government positions often relies on corruption or unethical practices, whereas ethical employees typically earn only modest salaries.

Are pension benefits exclusive to civil servants?

No. While civil servants have guaranteed pensions, similar retirement protections are available through private pension funds and insurance institutions (e.g., DPLK, banks, and insurance companies), which can be accessed by non-civil servants as well.

What alternatives to civil service careers are suggested for millennials?

Millennials may consider private-sector jobs or entrepreneurship, which offer higher earning potential, flexible work conditions, faster career growth, and opportunities to develop skills and achieve personal fulfillment.