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[quote=Anonymous]Lots of misinformation on this thread. Some more articulated views. WB salaries/benefits in DC are attractive to individuals from less developed countries (doesn't mean they are not qualified) and singles who want to stay in DC for a few years - one of the big incentives being a move to the US. For others, it is not that attractive and most people really do join for the mission and the work itself. As many say WB jobs pay less than private sector jobs (the scales are public - few are at midpoint, almost no one at maximum, most people are very experienced). Non US citizens who work for the bank do not have access to a number of US benefits (including tax related treatment on non bank income). They also face significant issues getting work permits for their spouses (when most people would agree two incomes are needed to feed a family in the DMV in the absence of substantial family wealth). Postings outside of DC are another story but mobility has ups and downs and some stations are hard for different reasons, and not everyone gets expat

All in all, the WB group manages significant amounts of money, and has a positive mission. It would not be a bad thing that the staff of the WB be relatively well paid and work in good conditions. As a few posters pointed out, their presence brings diversity and gravitas to DC. They should be evaluated on how they fulfill their missions and help the institution achieve its goals. That requires some work like for any organisation. The crab bucket mentality which seems to be at work on various posts will not help to do that.[/quote]

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