The pros and cons of being an officer

Andreas Weigelt has made a heavy commitment to Switzerland’s conscript army, dedicating one month per year to helping to command a company in the tank regiment.

This content was published on July 10, 2013 - 11:00

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I have a wealth of experience as a journalist working in Switzerland and enjoy producing videos, articles and podcasts on a range of subjects, recently focused mainly on politics and the environment. Born in the UK, I studied law at Nottingham University, then went on to attend the first-ever post-graduate radio journalism college in London. After working as a radio journalist in the UK and then Switzerland from 1984 to 1995, I returned to the UK to complete a post-graduate diploma in film at Bournemouth Film School. I have been working as a video journalist ever since.

He says it’s been a great way to learn leadership skills, but fears that further promotion in the army could hinder his civilian career. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch)

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The pros and cons of being an officer

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