Toxic culture of mediocre sycophant middle managers - Director Millennium Challenge Employee Review

You’ll get to learn from real experts in their respective fields, and also contribute to programs that make meaningful impacts in partner countries.

As with all government work, sometimes there can be a bit of bureaucracy. Though MCC is less bureaucratic than other agencies, and junior officers also have the opportunity to sit in important meetings and be involved in important conversations, sometimes it can feel like your skills are underused for things such as taking notes, managing calendars, etc. People are also really committed to what they do, so it can feel like you also have to work all the time to demonstrate your commitment to the work and the mission. And there will be late night/early morning meetings, given the international nature of the work.

Great Federal government benefits (although the new administration may kill them) Decent work colleagues

No flexibility as of January 20, 2025 Political appointees are usually not qualified over my tenure of 10 plus years Too much management (i.e., many layers of decisions so nothing is done smoothly) Lost control of the mission and it is mainly a political environment not looking out for the original intention of the agency.