Physical Coffee Trading

Afternoon fellas,

Hope everyone is well.

I was just wondering if anyone has any information generally on working at a top physical coffee trading company (Sucafina, ECOM etc.)? More specifically, I'm trying to get more information on:

1.What is work/life balance like? Is it exciting to work in and can you do it sustainably for the long run? Is it fulfilling?  

2. Do you get to travel often to producing countries?

3. Would it be possible to pivot into trading another class of commodity (metals, energy) or are you limited to movement into other soft ags only? 

4. What does compensation look like as a Trader (from Junior to Senior), and does working within M&A/the Investments Team pay just as well or not at all? 

5. What kind of exit opportunities are available?

I realise that many answers will be highly subjective, but I just wanted to hear people's own experience/anyone that they know who is in the business. Many thanks in advance for any information you might have!

Oaf