American diplomats shun "hardship posts" in third world countries
5 March 2010, 19:56, by Former FSO
Wow! Talk about "sour grapes." You were found unfit for duty in Iraq, so you’re taking out your frustration by maligning Foreign Service Officers who work hard and your article is full of misconceptions. "Tea parties?" Seriously? Who are you kidding? "Generous base salary?" Believe me, in comparison to the private sector, they are grossly underpaid. You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Have you ever been overseas? (and I’m not talking about living on a US military base) I guess not. You certainly have never served in an Embassy, nor do you know what it’s like. The vast majority of Foreign Service Officers (and their families) live and go to school on the local economy, not on a compound. You are obviously on a personal vendetta against the Department and think by attacking the people who "made it" (when you did not) is a good idea. Shame on you!!!
Wow! Talk about "sour grapes." You were found unfit for duty in Iraq, so you’re taking out your frustration by maligning Foreign Service Officers who work hard and your article is full of misconceptions. "Tea parties?" Seriously? Who are you kidding? "Generous base salary?" Believe me, in comparison to the private sector, they are grossly underpaid. You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Have you ever been overseas? (and I’m not talking about living on a US military base) I guess not. You certainly have never served in an Embassy, nor do you know what it’s like. The vast majority of Foreign Service Officers (and their families) live and go to school on the local economy, not on a compound. You are obviously on a personal vendetta against the Department and think by attacking the people who "made it" (when you did not) is a good idea. Shame on you!!!