Depending on the team: interesting topics, unique exposure in the European and global diplomatic circles, big responsibilities and files can be given to you based on your past experience.
Inconvénients
As contract agent - no real internal mobility options, salary and grade maximization/plateauing reached after two years in the institution (highest gross salary you can get). Very difficult - almost impossible - to stay after 6 years,
Many arrogant people and very old fashioned way of working - No protection against moral harassment. Nepotism and discrimination at its highest level.
Supposed to be the diplomatic service of the Commission. However, very opposed to the Commission culture and way of working. Diplomats not able to have an assertive communication with the legal services of the Commission.