At this panel event moderated by Public Diplomacy Fellow Emilia Puma (at right), Foreign Service Officers shared their experiences on maintaining a balance with work and life as they represent the United States in different parts of the world.
With varied experiences from length of service, to the regions served, job functions, personal and family needs – six Foreign Service Officers spoke on what they had to consider when making the choice to join, and continue, with a career that never “rests”. They shared how they surmounted those challenges and also enjoyed the benefits that came with the job.
The audience of students and a handful of former diplomats participated in the lively discussion.
Emilia Puma introduces the panel of foreign service officers speaking on how they balance their lives with the commitment to a near-24/7 career.