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[quote=Anonymous]OP - There is another option on the Hill if you happened to have the right academic and experience and the jobs dhange with the election cycle.  Congress employs about 600-700 people on the Congressional Reseaaych Service.  One is officially a Library ofbCongress employee.  Individuals provide support to both House and Senate and to members of both parties with a focus on their area of expertise rather than politics.  One of our children has worked there for several years and depending on one's policy/research focus the workload can vary.  Being a Congressional employee, you are not facing the whims of the Executive branch.  It is very much a relationship building job in developing contacts with staffers as some in Congress do not even realize the resource at their disposal.  Also building a network with those in related government agencies, private sector and/or business to have the ability to get varying opinions or use a wide array of resources to provide accurate, unbiased information as requested in a written report, staff farce-to-face briefing, member briefing, questions to pose by a member in a hearing etc.

Unlike staffers, the hours most of the time are regular and one can telecommute one day a week in some sections which started about two years ago.  You can build a reputation in your niche area as the CRS produces reports for Congress which do get out in the mainstream and to other agencies.  This aspect of 
Capitol Hill can be the opposite of a lot young people.  Also, no need for extra hours socializing, though there can be special events such as conferences in your area of expertise or if doing areas events at embassies.  All in all a great, Famiky-friendly place to work and can be a stepping stone to private sector options or even goverment service later in life.
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