How to choose between state-owned and private enterprises?
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I like to be rewarded according to my efforts, but I ended up working in a state-owned enterprise, where the concept of equal treatment for everyone still prevails; many people just go through the motions. I hope to do everything as perfectly as possible, but in the end I find that it doesn’t matter whether I do well or not – no one appreciates good work, and no one criticizes poor performance. This makes me feel disheartened. Should I really start thinking about my future path? I hope my life will be filled with **. I like appropriate competition; after all, one should be rewarded based on their efforts. If I try hard and turn out to be less skilled than others, I’ll accept that. Even if I lose, I want to do so willingly.
It seems that LZ likes a competitive and **dynamic way of life. Hehe; if they don’t like it, they can change it. As for how to make a choice, it still depends on oneself – one needs to live in a way that makes them comfortable and happy
Life requires **; if it seems tasteless, then give up on it. After all, you have to give something up to gain something else – it’s better to choose a job that you like!
If the salary is high, such as in petrochemical companies, then there’s no need to change jobs; just stay there for a lifetime. Private companies will never offer such high salaries and benefits
Not every state-owned enterprise is like this. It seems you’re lucky to have ended up in a place where things are much more relaxed. To be honest, such a place is ideal for retiring. My current state-owned enterprise keeps me extremely busy all day long; it’s very fulfilling. If you want to make your life more meaningful, think about other options – you don’t necessarily have to quit your job; you could consider having a second career
If you have sufficient confidence and strength in your abilities, if you are not afraid of pressure, you can definitely choose a private company! ! It places a great emphasis on earning what one works for, but when it comes to laying off people, there is no mercy at all – everything is driven by interests
The more you work on your own, the more you will learn. Even if you don’t receive recognition from others for now, as your skills improve, new opportunities will gradually appear before you. One can gain a lot of experience in state-owned enterprises (if one is motivated), much of which cannot be learned in ordinary private companies
Working in a state-owned enterprise allows one to learn the knowledge system and management practices developed there, before moving on to work in a private company where practical tasks can be carried out
Private enterprises may develop more quickly, but they come with greater pressure and fewer safeguards; they are suitable for people with an aggressive personality； State-owned enterprises are relatively stable; as long as efforts are made to develop them, they will do well, though the process takes a long time ；
In the long term, state-owned enterprises have better prospects.
Each has its advantages and disadvantages. State-owned enterprises have abundant resources and rigorous design processes; they usually handle large-scale projects and turnkey projects, which also provide valuable training opportunities. Private enterprises often seek quick success and instant benefits, will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, and involve quite demanding work. It’s best to work for a foreign company, where the work pace is reasonable and the earnings are good.
Working in a state-owned enterprise is relatively stable, but as the original poster said, it often seems boring. Perhaps many people share this feeling; look at those so-called **government employees in state-owned institutions – they spend their days doing nothing. If one wants to feel that they are valuable, they need to do things they enjoy and strive hard, even if they don’t get much in return, at least they can feel satisfied inside
Then the original poster really went to the wrong place! ! State-owned enterprises offer comfort but have difficult promotion paths; private enterprises provide opportunities but come with high pressure
In fact, state-owned enterprises have relatively abundant resources that should be made good use of.
Private enterprises are more flexible; if they think the money provided by the company is sufficient, they go ahead with the work, and if not, they find another place to work. It’s simple and straightforward.
You have too high expectations of private enterprises. It’s similar in state-owned enterprises and private companies: the boss won’t praise you for doing well, but will only point out the shortcomings in your work. Relatively speaking, private companies are not conducive to development; the owners are more concerned that your departure will not harm the company’s interests or cause it to come to a standstill, so they won’t give you many opportunities. If you are placed in a position that no one else can take, only the boss will have trouble sleeping.