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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a former lawyer (in house for most of my career). Never had kids. Got divorced very unexpectedly at 42, and after grieving for some time decided to look for the opportunity within the profound change to my life. I ended up taking the foreign service exam and am now a career FSO. I've lived in three countries and appreciate the work, the people, and the adventure. My friends thought I was crazy at the time, but they've also visited me in places like Athens since then...[/quote]

This is my dream job. [/quote]

Is this career incompatible for parents of young children? [/quote]

Not at all. I think most FSOs raise kids during their careers. For families that are open to and enthusiastic about the experience, it can be an absolutely fantastic adventure. Kids grow up going to international schools and learning local languages and cultures, but still retaining strong ties to the US. Many parents aim to chose posts where they can hire household help or use local preschools when kids are young, which can make parenting young children more affordable than it is here in DC. [/quote]

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