missing benin
Someone asked Andy if he missed Benin. It’s a complicated question. Continue reading
Author Archives: Andy
we bid again
Andy has been in his job five whole weeks. Naturally it is time for him to start thinking about the next one. Continue reading
bid lists and priorities
Andy’s bidding is a lot different than Alex’s was three years ago. Continue reading
what a difference a year makes
Walking to the State Department for his first day of work, Andy passed the hospital where he had surgery almost exactly a year ago. Continue reading
range of emotions
Moving to Washington will be exciting, but it will be a lot of other stuff too. Continue reading
170th a-100
Andy is joining the 170th A-100 class! You read that right. More than two years after landing on the register, he is finally joining the Foreign Service.
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Posted in A-100, Clearance Process, FS Life, Tandem Issues
Tagged a100, Andy, clearance, tandem
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cleared
We’ve taken one step in the right direction of Andy becoming a diplomat. Continue reading
Posted in A-100, Benin, Clearance Process, FS Life, Tandem Issues, Welcome
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the future
Sorry for our silence these past few weeks. As you might have guessed, we received Alex’s onward assignment. As you might have also guessed, it was not what we were hoping. Continue reading
Posted in FS Life, Tandem Issues
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the bid list is here
It’s out. And there are good options. But it’s complicated. Continue reading
magic
Magic Land — Just like Disney! But with more copyright infringement Continue reading