ASO IN MEA

I'm preparing for SSC CGL and ASO in the Ministry of External Affairs is my dream post.

I'd really appreciate if current or former ASOs could share their experience regarding:

What does a typical workday look like?

What kind of files and work do you handle?

How stressful is the job?

What are the working hours?

Is there a good work-life balance?

How often do foreign postings happen?

What is the actual in-hand salary in Delhi?

What allowances do you receive (Foreign Allowance, HRA, TA, etc.)?

What are the promotion opportunities?

What are the biggest pros and cons of this job?

If you had another chance, would you still choose ASO in MEA?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.