For job seekers fixated on securing government employment due to job security, there is a loud call for you to “repent.”
According to Career Coach Dickson Assan, there is a growing number of young Ghanaians who continue to chase government jobs in search of stability; however, that long-held belief in “job security” may no longer hold true.
In a strongly worded reflection, Assan challenges what he describes as an outdated mindset that public sector employment guarantees a safe and stable future.
The Illusion of Job Security
For years, government jobs in Ghana have been seen as the ultimate safety net. This is because it is believed to offer steady income, low risk of layoffs, and long-term stability.
But Assan argues that this perception is increasingly disconnected from reality.
He notes that the rapid technological changes in the world of work in the modern era render the long-held belief untrue. For him, that assertion is almost a myth today.
“So when I see many young people waiting to get employment in government jobs, I quiz. And the response is mostly unanimous: JOB SECURITY. “I won’t be laid off and things.” “It’s stable.” “It’s safe”, he narrated.
He added, “The truth is that the idea of job security is a myth even in government jobs. It is an average man’s mindset. It belongs to the era of our fathers, not in 2026.”
A Fast-Changing World
According to him, industries are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Skills that were relevant just a few years ago are quickly becoming obsolete, while new ones are constantly emerging.
In such an environment, simply having a job, whether in government or the private sector, no longer guarantees long-term security. Instead, Assan believes many people are mistaking “comfort” for “security.”
“Today, technology is evolving fast. Industries are changing overnight. Skills are becoming obsolete in real time. So I tell you today: No job offers, JOB SECURITY anymore,” he noted.
He added, “And in fact, what you call job security is often just comfort. Comfort to settle. Comfort to avoid pressure. Comfort to remain average.”
The Income Reality
Dickson Assan further highlights the practical concern of earnings in the government sector.
He claims that a significant proportion of public sector workers earn modest salaries, often below GHS 3,600 per month.
This raises questions about whether such jobs truly provide financial security. For many young professionals, this creates a difficult trade-off between perceived stability and actual economic progress.
What Really Secures the Future
Rather than relying on job titles or institutions, Assan argues that true security now lies in personal value. He outlines a different path for young professionals to build their own job security.
He highly recommends that young people build in-demand skills, continuously improve themselves, solve real-world problems, adapt quickly to change, and diversify income sources.
In his view, the more value an individual can create, the more secure their future becomes—regardless of where they work.
While acknowledging that there are hardworking and committed professionals in the public sector, Assan suggests that even many of them would leave if given better opportunities.
For him, it is not about discrediting government jobs, but about redefining how people think about work and security in today’s world.
