Chinese examinees walk towards an exam site to attend the 2015 China National Civil Service Examination in Nanjing city, East China's Jiangsu province, Nov 30, 2014. [Photo/IC]

A 29-YEAR-OLD MAN in Central China's Henan province has reportedly taken 62 civil service examinations at all levels during the last eight years. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Thursday:

Many may find the dedicated Henan examinee's unusual achievement bewildering, even suggest his efforts are foolish, since the married man has reportedly spent about 90,000 yuan ($14,000) just to take the exams in one place or another even though he does not have a permanent job and is struggling most of the time to support his family. But he believes becoming a civil servant will be worth all the money and effort, and his choice should be respected.

Being a civil servant is still regarded by some as a profession second to none. But the truth is, although government posts still have their advantages, they are just normal jobs and no longer privileged positions for a select few.

This is not to say being a civil servant is not a desirable occupation, as it is still a decent career choice. But job-seekers should drop the out-dated mindset that it is the career that offers the best pathway to the good life. There are other careers worth pursuing.

On the other hand, those who harbor a dream of working in the civil service system should not be judged with bias. Not all of them choose it as the fast-track to a comfortable lifestyle, some do aspire to serve the public.

Therefore, there is no need to make a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to young people pursuing a government post, since it is gradually becoming just another possible career for most job-seekers.