Work

Obviously Government is safe n secure. But it depends on individual interest and in which sector of government you get a job both are having pros n cons
Pros of government Job:
Job security
Government facilities
You get a chance to work with public and if you are passionate about serving public it's boon. Now a days many Government job pays more than MNC ( example IT officer in nationalized Bank, government college lecturer get nice salary )
You get great respect in societybut here are some cons: also
Need to tolerate torture from higher officer many times
Political pressure in many Government Job