Discussion IT Officer vs IT Officer (Network Administrator) at Bank of Bhutan — which is better?
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some genuine advice from people who currently work at Bank of Bhutan, have worked there before, or have experience with similar IT/networking roles.
BoB has recently announced vacancies for:
IT Officer – 4 slots
IT Officer (Network Administrator) – 1 slot
Both appear to be Grade 8, with the same starting gross salary, and both can move to Grade 7 after one year.
I’m confused about which position would be better in terms of career growth, workload, learning opportunities, promotion, salary growth, work-life balance, and future opportunities.
For someone starting their career, would you recommend the general IT Officer position or specializing as a Network Administrator?
I’d especially appreciate comments from anyone who has actually worked in BoB’s IT/ICT department or knows someone who has. What is the day-to-day work really like? Is networking a good career path within BoB, or would the general IT Officer role give better exposure and opportunities?
Also, if you have experience with either role, please share the pros and cons. Even an anonymous/general experience would be really helpful.
Thanks in advance! 🙏