This blog describes my journey as a Foreign Service officer, wife of another FSO, and a mom to a terrific, loving, smart teenager. We began our careers with the State Department in 2010 and first served in amazing Bangladesh, followed by fabulous Rio de Janeiro. Then followed a two-year stint in Washington, DC, after which we lived in Russia, Ukraine, and are currently in Israel. Our lives are a pleasant circus and we cannot believe just how lucky we are to live our dreams.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
EXTRA: I got my security clearance!
I am incredibly tickled to share with you that I was granted top security on Tuesday! With this, chances are that I will be joining the May class at FSI. Problem 1 for Year 2011 solved!
Congratulations! This is a big hurdle and you have made it. I just took my Bangla language exam today...so maybe, *if I pass*, I will join you, after clearances on the consular register!
Actually, I know who gave you the exam! I hope it all went well! Let me know--oddly, I am thinking of taking the exam myself to substitute for Russian (very complicated story why).
congrats! I am sure the next problem also will get solved soon before u leave. the NY apt price will surely appreciate with the conomy looking up (and bound to, with ur joining the Federal service)!
Oh wow- I guess the FS DOS world is a small circle when it comes down to people knowing people :) especially involving Bengali. Congrats again....I am waiting, very patiently to get my results next week.
Congratulations! I too received my clearance this week though not through such "divine" intervention. I'm likely to receive a call up for the May class as well. If you have a crystal ball that shows the upcoming bid list, I would surely join you!
Congratulations! This is a big hurdle and you have made it. I just took my Bangla language exam today...so maybe, *if I pass*, I will join you, after clearances on the consular register!
ReplyDeleteActually, I know who gave you the exam! I hope it all went well! Let me know--oddly, I am thinking of taking the exam myself to substitute for Russian (very complicated story why).
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Awesome news!
ReplyDeleteYaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo! Congratulations!
ReplyDeletecongrats! I am sure the next problem also will get solved soon before u leave. the NY apt price will surely appreciate with the conomy looking up (and bound to, with ur joining the Federal service)!
ReplyDeleteOh wow- I guess the FS DOS world is a small circle when it comes down to people knowing people :) especially involving Bengali. Congrats again....I am waiting, very patiently to get my results next week.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I too received my clearance this week though not through such "divine" intervention. I'm likely to receive a call up for the May class as well. If you have a crystal ball that shows the upcoming bid list, I would surely join you!
ReplyDeleteWOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO! About time. I am happy for you.
ReplyDeleteIt is time for the Weekly State Department Blog Round Up and you are on it!
ReplyDeleteIt is found here:
http://smallbitsfs.blogspot.com/2011/01/part-2-new-stuff-and-100-or-so-blog.html
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Congratulations! So glad that you have reached this milestone.
ReplyDeleteWas never in doubt that your security clearance would be processed in time :) The apartment will also sell itself at the right time....
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