[jbjbjbjb]

Is there any flexibility on the public sector requirement? And is there a possibility that work experience counts as a credential of sorts? Perhaps you could work in the private sector for two years or so and come back to the public sector.

[TheGrkIntrprtr]

I have some health issues that require expensive drugs, so the health benefits are really helpful, even here in Canada. Some close family members are in a precarious position (mental health issues), and I have some anxiety issues myself, so I really value the job security. Then again, everyone has issues, so perhaps I am just especially risk averse. Probably out of place on HN, but it's a great forum for learning.

I think work experience in place of a degree only works if you've been kind of grandfathered in unfortunately, so a related degree is usually a hard requirement.