European Commission reviews

Lack of progression if you are a temporary or contract agent. You do the same work that an official does with almost half salary. Short contracts of 1 year or 2 until you reach the maximum of 6 years. No other benefits, like meal vouchers, etc. Overtime work is not paid, but compensate with extra leave.

* The EC is very bureaucratic with simple decisions taking sometimes extremely long, there is also little flexibility to adapt to things on the go * Position in hierarchy is king, so solutions (or lack of thereof) depend on the professionalism, attentiveness and willingness of management * It is very hard to fire permanent staff. This can have three negative consequences: 1. Staff eventually become demotivated; 2. Incompetent people make work more difficult for others. 3. Temporary staff are used to do most of the work, with lowest benefits and no career prospects. * The wellbeing of staff is good in official communication, but reality does not reflect it.