tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post2333002445492289505..comments2024-03-24T03:29:39.317-04:00Comments on DIPLOMATIC MOM: My journey as a Foreign Service Officer, wife and mom: A Foiled Robbery, Promotions and Third Tour BiddingThe Diplomatic Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05518644767093446416noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-22875643266813645882017-07-23T18:44:13.506-04:002017-07-23T18:44:13.506-04:00I tried to send you a message awhile back on your ...I tried to send you a message awhile back on your "message me" area but I'm not sure if you received it? Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060614836331368584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-72698143792850895292017-06-26T16:34:17.169-04:002017-06-26T16:34:17.169-04:00Hi Eliza,
Ye, I do still read and ask away - perh...Hi Eliza, <br />Ye, I do still read and ask away - perhaps best if you shoot me an email?The Diplomatic Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518644767093446416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-53911331172468982892017-06-23T00:29:13.112-04:002017-06-23T00:29:13.112-04:00Hi! My name is Eliza and I just looked over your p...Hi! My name is Eliza and I just looked over your past blog posts, and Im not sure if you'll see this because it was awhile ago but I just wanted to let you know that I have been inspired to pursue a career as a FSO by you and others. I was just wondering if you do see this if you could answer some questions about the field? Thanks :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060614836331368584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-24822459665115598582016-03-30T20:52:09.023-04:002016-03-30T20:52:09.023-04:00Max, there is a "contact" me thingy on t...Max, there is a "contact" me thingy on the right - shoot me an email and then I will reply, and then we will be connected and you can send them.The Diplomatic Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518644767093446416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-44958313019404683052016-03-29T19:57:43.045-04:002016-03-29T19:57:43.045-04:00After scouring the internet and putting several we...After scouring the internet and putting several weeks into my narratives, I finally completed them. I submitted them online several days before the due date and now am anxiously awaiting to hear back. I would love for you to take a look at my narratives and get your assessment, as well as anything you think I might need to highlight or improve upon if I am lucky enough to make it to the oral Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546795127977423715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-214886045516634382016-03-29T19:27:37.592-04:002016-03-29T19:27:37.592-04:00Well, that is fantastic!!! Congrats, Max :). So, o...Well, that is fantastic!!! Congrats, Max :). So, on the personal narratives - I did write a thing on those, check it out. If you want to, I can take a looksie at your essays once you write them. Just shoot me an email.The Diplomatic Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518644767093446416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-7794881109078213392016-02-25T16:47:48.216-05:002016-02-25T16:47:48.216-05:00Hi, I am Max. While standing in JFK returning fro...Hi, I am Max. While standing in JFK returning from Brazil today, I received the email today from Pearson with my test results. I passed my FSOT!!! I was so ecstatic that I picked my wife up and swung her around.<br /><br />Your blog has been extremely helpful. Now its time for the ominous personal narratives. Any advice would be a blessing from above. Planning on writing and rewriting them Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546795127977423715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-53323199192927842732015-12-24T08:50:20.256-05:002015-12-24T08:50:20.256-05:00Oh yes, they would LOVE an experienced diplomat at...Oh yes, they would LOVE an experienced diplomat at a university! IN fact, the Diplomat wants to do that once he retires - he feels that he has something to teach the young, unmoulded minds. Funny man...The Diplomatic Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518644767093446416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-85883122208361561782015-12-18T11:21:21.802-05:002015-12-18T11:21:21.802-05:00It was fun reading the blog, and the process of bi...It was fun reading the blog, and the process of bidding and lobbying that goes with it makes an interesting concept in itself. it is an excellent management training, one can have on the job! Keep writing, you can provide some of the pieces from all your blogs in an assorted way, for aspiring FSOs, and others who have kids to bring up, etc. wish you blossom into an excellent writer who would win cheenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898763024686180675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-26853348826011582962015-12-17T22:47:44.268-05:002015-12-17T22:47:44.268-05:00I was waiting for you to write for months.
I enjo...I was waiting for you to write for months. <br />I enjoyed every word there is. By the way, could an expereinced diplomat, say 20 years, retire and get a teaching job at a university ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280837764606186708.post-66367172885287140772015-12-17T22:46:07.759-05:002015-12-17T22:46:07.759-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10452428448164598949noreply@blogger.com