One thing I really like about working for the State Department is that in your career, you’ll get to have a lot of different jobs. If you’re someone that likes staying put and never getting outside your comfort zone, this work might not be for you. For folks like me, it’s nice to have a
Now that you have completed your first tour. What is the thing you like least about the Foreign Service? This is a tough question because it will be largely unique to the individual. While some folks might find the physical location of where they are to be difficult, others might dislike distance from family, or
After what seemed like a bajillion hours of travel, I finally made it to Yangon a few weeks ago to start my new assignment. First impressions: I am in love with this city. Lakes, lush trees, golden pagodas, monks bustling around in the streets, outdoor markets, old colonial building, and people walking everywhere. It all
A friend of mine recently asked me how I am able to consistently write a weekly blog since I got invited into the Foreign Service, and the simple answer is: excitement! A couple of weeks ago, I was reviewing a lot of old posts from the time I got my invite, through those first few
