What has Andy been doing for the past year? Continue reading
Andy’s Flag Day came and went, and he’s going to… Continue reading
Andy’s bidding is a lot different than Alex’s was three years ago. Continue reading
Swearing In: Flag Day:
After a year of testing, months of security clearances, lots of waiting and a few weeks of A-100, the day we’ve been long anticipating finally arrived: Flag Day. In case you somehow managed to avoid my incessant talking (and worrying) … Continue reading
I’ll be learning French for a Public Diplomacy job in Cotonou, Benin! It was our top choice, so we’re thrilled! More details to come…
As flag day is upon us, I reflect on our bidding experience. Continue reading
I’ve written a lot about the receiving the bid list, ranking each post and awaiting my fate on Flag Day. In fact, I’ve written so much about those things that you might assume getting my assignment is all A-100 is … Continue reading
As you may recall, two weeks ago we received a list of about 100 available jobs at embassies and consulates around the globe — the “bid list,” in Foreign Service speak. (Amazingly, there’s no acronym for this one.) After much … Continue reading
[EDITOR’S NOTE — Click here to see a more up-to-date list of Flag Day recaps.] Flag Day is coming up on April 23. This is a very important day: it’s when we find out where we’re heading. Ahh! It all … Continue reading