Originally Posted by Unregistered

MX11 is just about 1.5 grade above entry level (new grads starts at MX13 and convert to MX12 in about 1/2 year's time). That just means that they've cut your experience into half. Every job has some transferable skills. It's not possible for them to offer mid-careers with over 5 yrs MX12 as it's the grade for entry levels with 1-2 year's experience. Entry level MX11 make about high 4k to low 5k.

Having been in a ministry myself, the stress level is actually higher than you think - you are directly serving the minister's politican's demand (through the PS and DSs) and my colleagues are constantly on the lookout to respond to e-mails/request even in the weekends/evenings.