I work in the public sector but i m fighting to leave because of the poor take home and fraudulent activities. Those who make it in the public sector are those who have stayed 20to 30 yrs on the job and if you are opportune to be in good office where things happen. Otherwise you will regret being in the public sector. My advice is that take the one with the best pay and career opportunity, dont be afraid, no man is wise at all only God.