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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are exceptions where an agency must grant spousal work abroad if the spouse is posted on an overseas assignment for the government (I know State and Justice participate in some form). Not sure how it works though worth checking out.
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I have never heard of this.

To the OP - try with your agency - do they allow telework in general? If so, you could make a case for it.  DETO is a thing but my understanding is that it's for State's benefit, not your agency or you. They want their $ if you are going to use ICASS services like computer/network, etc.

Check out State's Family Liaison Office (FLO) - I believe they have regional reps.  Also, look at the available EFM jobs.  There is also something called the professional associates program. And check with USAID or other agencies at port. Be creative and don't rule anything out.[/quote]

+1 to all of this - especially FLO and the Expanded Professional Associates Program (EPAP). Depending on where you're going they may be dying for EFMs (Eligible Family Members) but that doesn't help with keeping your own GS rank.

[quote]If you want to make it work YOU have to make it work. Don’t wait for someone to tell you how it’s done. You figure out what’s needed, what your agency will require, and then try to put the pieces in place. It may still not work out but this is one of those things where people typically just say no because they’ve never seen it done and don’t know how to do it.[/quote]

And +1 to all of this. You will have to be the driver of the process 100%.[/quote]

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