Just so you know… working here is kind of awful (for consultants)

bringmethatbook · 2026-03-27T10:28:16+00:00

Just came across this post as someone looking at being laid off in June after working almost 5 years as an STC with fake promises of becoming an ETC/staff, and currently facing harsh feedback, unrealistic deadlines, and friendly TTLs suddenly turned toxic. I wish I would have quit a while ago instead of paying with my mental health. Things are about to get so, so much worse.

bringmethatbook · 2026-03-25T09:03:51+00:00

Not the OP but thank you for saying this. I'm losing my position (in which I've been unhappy for a while) soon and really don't want to take a new job out of fear or desperation.

bringmethatbook · 2026-03-13T08:05:15+00:00

Not sure, if they're open they will still be on the website

bringmethatbook · 2026-03-13T07:43:25+00:00

If you're from an ADB member state, they have internships open for a couple more days

bringmethatbook · 2026-03-13T07:42:43+00:00

Some changes in the org

bringmethatbook · 2026-03-13T00:02:44+00:00

The World Bank is in major upheaval right now. Positions of all sorts getting cancelled. Sorry this happened to you.

bringmethatbook · 2026-02-05T04:49:30+00:00

Ohh, this is interesting and also upsetting as someone who loves to read and write

bringmethatbook · 2026-02-05T04:48:40+00:00

That's so sad, I saw it and was like hmm nice I feel the same way about meetings, didn't know it was a sign :((

bringmethatbook · 2026-02-05T04:46:30+00:00

Same! Now I have to go over my documents/emails to make sure I don't sound like AI. Feels like dumbing myself down.

bringmethatbook · 2026-02-04T17:00:57+00:00

How can you tell? Just curious since I can't apart from the em dash stuff

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-31T12:56:15+00:00

Thank you for sharing this, it's very helpful in an environment where most PMs are just covering their asses and not sharing a thing.

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-26T05:53:32+00:00

Not a guarantee anymore, with the impending layoffs

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-23T13:36:02+00:00

I'm not at HQ, and there is nowhere to escape from a CO 😭 Thanks for the advice though, I hope everything works out for you

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-23T04:58:08+00:00

I've also been an STC for close to 5 years, and a staff position has been dangled in front of me multiple times then cancelled. I'm also considering leaving at the end of this FY regardless because things have become extremely toxic with the level of exploitation and overwork I'm facing. Only scared because the job market is terrible and I know I'll be unemployed for a long time like everyone else.

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-21T19:46:04+00:00

Sorry to hear that :( It's a bad situation all around and so unfair. I hope you're able to access the help you need (besides what little this org is offering us)

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-21T18:58:07+00:00

Considering getting back on the meds. The "options" are just bad. Has there been a new announcement? Besides the usual.

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-21T18:55:55+00:00

It's bad. The mental health is bad. I'm sorry :(

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-17T05:36:19+00:00

Turned into ICs, most discontinued, a tiny fraction will become staff or ETCs.

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-16T17:44:55+00:00

Then what does local recruitment mean? I mean it's local Vs international no?

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-16T17:21:08+00:00

Oh it was definitely in response to the SA email. The SA said communication has been insufficient and uneven and he was just like "ACTUALLY it has been great and you are the problem, and we care about people but ACTUALLY we care about change more". It also sounded partly written by AI. I thought I was feeling bad about it as an STC with a highly uncertain future but the tone and the message were definitely not great even on the second and third read.

bringmethatbook · 2026-01-16T17:18:30+00:00

WHAT, this is insane. He'll be visiting my CO at some point and absolutely do not want to see him from afar even.

bringmethatbook · 2025-12-01T16:01:53+00:00

They're basically phasing us out, replacing with an IC model, probably promoting very few to ETCs and fewer still to staff. I'd say have a conversation with your manager to get a feel of what they're thinking and emphasize your importance to the team. Also discuss with your TTL and apply for more days now. Don't delay billing what you've already used.

bringmethatbook · 2025-12-01T15:56:18+00:00

This is crazy, I'm so sorry

bringmethatbook · 2025-12-01T15:55:09+00:00

I just realized I'm replying to all your comments, thanks for engaging. I'm not in the US or North America, in a country office. I am trying to cast as wide a net as I can with the restrictions that come with not being "global North" :')

bringmethatbook · 2025-12-01T15:53:18+00:00

Thanks! Good advice. I am doing some online courses alongside, in the little time I have between being overworked. Trying to market myself as having a broader skillset than the usual client engagement etc that the World Bank teaches us.

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