Benefits often differ among public and private sector employees as well. One of the primary benefits that public sector employees tend to have that the private sector employee may not is that of job security. Long-term stable employment is typical in public sector jobs, although economic crises can lead to the elimination of these jobs, just as it can in the public sector. Government-benefit plans are often recognized as being far more comprehensive than those you can obtain in the public sector. This too only applies in some industries, though, as some private sector jobs can also come with substantial health benefits and retirement packages.