The Foreign Service Journal, September 2023

32 SEPTEMBER 2023 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL One Step Ahead for Spouses by Katrina Ecton, May 1991 A great deal has to be done to assist spouses overseas, but also at home as they struggle with gaps in their résumés and unintelligible job titles. Unwilling Unemployment by Barbara Frechette, June 1992 Unwilling to do unpaid “support” work, but unable to find paid roles overseas, what other options are there for Foreign Service spouses? Helping a Spouse Find Work Abroad by Francine Modderno, September 1994 More than ever, both partners in dual-income families are demanding meaningful jobs. How does this work with the Foreign Service lifestyle? The Reality of Foreign Service Spousal Employment by Shawn Dorman, May 2002 Employment for Foreign Service family members has become an increasingly critical issue for recruiting and retaining employees. But how can it be done? Family Member Employment: At Work in the Mission by Shawn Dorman, July-August 2005 A comprehensive look at the employment options available to family members inside U.S. missions overseas. FLO is Here to Help with Career-Employment Issues by Donna Ayerst, November 2005 The Family Liaison Office explain how they advocate on behalf of family members and bring their employment concerns to the State Department. “Virtually” There: FS Spouses Build Careers Without Borders by Katherine Jacobs and Carolyn Ho, September 2009 More than ever before, Foreign Service spouses and partners are pursuing successful careers in their own right. Here, two FS spouses explain how. FS Spousal Employment: Slow but Steady Progress by Shawn Zeller, April 2012 It’s getting easier for Foreign Service family members to find meaningful employment overseas, but there is still a long way to go. Patience: The Key to Successful EFM Employment by Jen Dinoia, April 2012 Eligible Family Members can land amazing jobs with the right combination of flexibility, preparation, and, yes, luck. Local Employment in Mozambique and Brazil by Raquel Lima Miranda, April 2012 Is it possible to live and work overseas, pursuing a professional career, despite frequent moves? Absolutely! My So-Called Career by Francesca Kelly, April 2012 The career you start with probably won’t be the one you end with, explains one Foreign Service spouse. Going Back to Work: A Step-by-Step Guide for FS Spouses by Anna Sparks, September 2015 One of the great challenges of Foreign Service life is how an FS spouse can maintain or develop a career. This article provides some practical tips. Taking on Family Member Employment. Really! by Debra Blome, July-August 2016 Family member employment is a critical issue for members of the U.S. Foreign Service. The State Department finally seems to be taking it seriously. Out in the Cold: How the Hiring Freeze Is Affecting Family Member Employment by Donna Scaramastra Gorman, July-August 2017 Employing family members overseas isn’t just good for morale. It makes financial sense, too, and helps keep our embassies functioning. From the FSJ Archive To find these articles and more related content, visit the FSJ Digital Archive Special Collection on FS family issues at https://afsa.org/fsj-special-collections#fsFams.

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