u/Emergency-Debt1328

Hey everyone,

I recently changed jobs, I got a big salary increase and the environment of the new job is much more special. The one big negative is that I'm currently waiting for services to start and don't have that much work.

I do have a decent training budget, but currently it can mainly be used for travel and attending events abroad. Certs are not allowed, even though this something I wanted to focus on in my free time. I know certs don’t replace real experience, but they still seem valuable.

At the same time, I’m worried about losing valuable time if the role stays mostly non-technical for too long, even though the salary and environment are great. I was also thinking about revisiting HTB/THM labs and modules since they’re affordable and still very practical.

What would you guys do in this situation? Would appreciate some advice!

Hey everyone,

I've always dreamed of working at NATO, but I knew I needed to gain some experience first. Recently, I came across the Young Professionals Programme, but I still have a few questions.

In the requirements, it states that applicants should have a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification. However, in the job postings themselves, it often says something like:

“Master’s degree in the field of X studies,
Any other degree that you believe could be useful to the area of X — let us know how your knowledge and skills can be applied!”

Do you think it would still be worth applying with only a bachelor’s degree? I also have a few years of relevant experience, so I’m wondering whether the master’s degree is a strict requirement or more of a preference.

My final question is about the salary. In the job description, it states €5,234.63 EUR per month. Is this amount before or after pension contributions, etc.?

I’m not aiming for a high salary, the experience and opportunity are much more important to me but since I would need to relocate, I do have to take the financial side into account as well.

Thanks in advance for the help!