If someone told me how disfunctional the European office was I would have said "no" to the job despite it being Europe.
Pros
Unfortunately I have nothing good to say about the office. The work we do for the government is good and you can receive some satisfaction that you are helping our country but you will never receive any praise from your manager on a job well done.
Cons
It's tough being an ex-pat. The office does not help you with much and hangs you out to dry when it comes to getting your moving expenses paid. You will never get enough to move here you need about 10K to move. If you do not negotiate properly at the start no one will give you a pay raise when you have been here for a while so be aware that what you get at the start will have to systain you for your length of employment here. Some managers do not believe in giving pay raises or are just inept at helping you get a raise with corporate in DC. Our CEO is all about opportunities inside the company; promote and hire from within but let me tell you that very few receive promotions or can change jobs. It’s all on who you know and who likes you to get a pay raise; not what you have done. In my book I would just stay away from this company.
