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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our neighbor is in the FS; his ex-wife lives in Denver. They flip primary custody every 2 years. So now he is overseas in Africa and sees the kids on holidays and breaks.

He expects to return to DC and the kids will come and live with him, flying to Colorado to see their mom on break.

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That is so completely fxxked up. Talk about wrenching kids out of their comfort zone.[/quote]

Honestly, this isn't so different from being a military brat, except you aren't worried about one parent being killed while on an oversees tour (except for those few FS who are in hazardous posts) and you don't have to move as often.

It's not easy for a parent to have to take care of kids 24/7.  If the wife moved to Denver where she has family support and job opportunities, then that is what it is.

And, FS officers have a clear career path, very stable safe jobs with good benefits.  Plus, it can be a great experience for kids, whether they are living with the FSO or visiting often.

Not all of us get to grow up in the same leafy suburban house for our entire lives, but that doesn't mean we've had bad childhoods. [/quote]

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