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Realities of Foreign Service Life Vol. 1

Realities of Foreign Service Life Vol. 2

Realities of Foreign Service Life, Volumes 1 and 2: Writers from the Foreign Service community share their first-hand experiences and insights through essays on Foreign Service life. A great gift for newcomers or veterans of the Foreign Service and especially useful for anyone considering a Foreign Service career! Read more about Realities of Foreign Service Life here and order your copy!

 

Leaving Post

Leaving post never seems to get any easier, no matter how times you move. Some advice on dealing with the practicalities as well as the stress.

A Moving Experience (10/04) AAFSW member and professional organizer Helen Long shares tips on managing your move.

Packing Out is Hard to Do (7/04) Sing along while you supervise the packers! 'Twas the Night Before Packout (with apologies to Clement Moore) (7/04) a hilarious description of “moving madness” by Francesca Kelly

The Cyberspouse Declutters Declutter your house and lighten your load before packout. (4/04)

Dealing With That Awful Moving Feeling (4/04) Suggestions for reducing pre-move anxiety and making the most of your last few months in a place.

Farewell Gifts (6/03) Great ideas for giving friends something to remember you by.

Home Leave is No Vacation (6/03) Tips for staying sane and saving money while living out of a suitcase.

Some Thoughts on the Internet and Foreign Service Transfers (08/00) Musings on moving then and moving now.

Let's Get Moving! (4/99) Moving logistics and preparation.

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