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in a private company. Jobs at regulating agencies or in the courts are highly valued as compared

with jobs in social-care or health-care structures. A police job (which has a negative public image)

is considered an employment option for applicants with lower social status.

Under federal laws and supplemental regional legislation, civil servants are entitled to differ-

ent benefits, including monthly bonuses, bonuses paid with yearly vacation leave, and extra pay

based on years of experience (10%–30% of the base salary) and grade rank, special conditions

of service (up to 200% of base salary), working with secret materials, and special assignments

(bonus size is unlimited). Benefits also include medical in