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My Experience as Government

Employee

Right at the start of this article, I would like to make it crystal clear that it is not
exactly a career, but the purpose of this write up is to familiarize the readers with
how the Government headquarters usually work.

I would like to share my experience of working in a government organization.
The timing of reaching office was always the same, but the time to return to
home fluctuated a lot. There was also a time when we had to work without
interruption for thirty-six hours. I was the part of the power generation
company, made as a part of the State Electricity Division, which looks into the
water and thermal power generation. We can say that the electrification system is
the reason behind the work culture followed now.

• Government sector harbours the most talented and hardworking class of people in
our country
• Challenges are immense and range from technical to administrative problems, all of
which have to be dealt with wisely
• Self-appreciation is an important attribute for working in the government
organizations for there is dearth of appreciation for the work done
• Find out more about the topic through The Power Grid Corporation on India
https://www.powergridindia.com/

Scope–Power generation, whether it is of water, coal or even nuclear, is a
complete technology in itself called power plant engineering. There are around
five thousand people in our state who are engaged in its maintenance so that the
power supply to the common people remains continuous. We all know how
power can never be stored. Production usually takes place in instant
transmission, and then the distribution takes place.

I have done my graduation in mechanical engineering. After selection in the
Electricity Board followed by a one-year training in thermal power stations as
well as administrative, accounting training, I was posted as an Assistant
Engineer. After working for almost two stations, I was then transferred to the
headquarters office, which exists as a link between various fields, governing
board and the government.

Around 50-52 officers and employees worked in this office. The head of the
office is an officer of the level of executive director. It is necessary, however, to
inform you that efficient work along with discipline and honesty is prized here; it

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