great but boring - Program Officer United Nations Employee Review

4.0
Jan 16, 2013
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Pros

great work-life balance, excellent benefits, reputable place to work, get to meet people from all over the world for real

Cons

extremely hard to get into and become a permanent employee, the work is boring and not so challenging most of the time, your supervisor can be really really bureaucratic and old-fashioned,

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

Very resistant to change and innovation. The organization tends to stick to old processes and is reluctant to adopt new technologies or modern approaches. Progress and improvements move extremely slowly, which can be frustrating for those looking to make an impact. its also unpaid which sucks

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