Trade Officer and NegotiatorThe good thingsGood learning curve. Relatively flat hierarchy. Smart colleagues (some at least). Some Divisions' work are pretty relevant to making an economic impact on the country. Location is good. If keen to stay on longer, somewhat decent diversity of work depth across various Divs. Opportunity to travel, big plus - see the world on public dime.
The challengesHours can be punishing - and not equitably rewarded. Bosses can be impossible to manage. Middle management is sometimes non-existent. Flat hierarchy is sometimes byword for shouldering way too much by one person. Work can be very repetitive and pointless. Vanity projects by revolving door of top management.