# Hardship allowance

- Link: https://euemployment.eu/glossary/hardship-allowance/
- Published: 2024-02-28T19:35:13+01:00
- Author: Ben

A hardship allowance for staff of the [European External Action Service](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/european-external-action-service-eeas/)(
EEAS) is a financial incentive provided to compensate for the additional challenges
faced when serving in a posting with difficult living and working conditions.

The EEAS recognizes that some of its delegations and missions are located in hardship
stations — environments that are often characterized by political instability, health
risks, severe climate, limited infrastructure, and other factors that can affect
the well-being and safety of its staff.

The hardship allowance is designed to acknowledge these challenges and to encourage
skilled professionals to work in such demanding locations. The criteria for determining
the eligibility and the amount of the hardship allowance for EEAS staff are based
on an assessment of the hardship level of the [duty station](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/place-of-employment/),
which takes into account various factors affecting the quality of life and work.

The EEAS has its own set of regulations and guidelines that outline the provisions
for hardship [allowances](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/allowances/), which may
include additional benefits such as extra leave or support for family and educational
concerns.

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