Nope, not a secondee. Sure, things have changed since '99 but in '95 and in '90 and in '85 and I'm sure in 2010 there will always be those taking advantage of the benefits offered by working for MK; there will also be those shooting themselves in the foot and losing a golden opportunity - if only they'd kept their heads down - no need for brown-nosing just stay out of politics & the limelight as an expat.
Make your bed & sleep in it - it's an enviable job - respect it as such. My tuppence-worth.
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