tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post3212118784926322817..comments2023-10-21T01:54:24.931-07:00Comments on Adventures Around the World: An Introvert's Guide to DiplomacyHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498153993443986256noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post-69058802744261438952014-10-14T16:18:14.073-07:002014-10-14T16:18:14.073-07:00منتديات الجامعه
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دردشة الجامعة<a href="http://www.jam3h.net" rel="nofollow">منتديات الجامعه</a><br /><a href="http://www.jam3h.net/blog/" rel="nofollow">مدونة الجامعه</a><br /><a href="http://www.jam3h.net" rel="nofollow">دردشة الجامعة</a>mnhpkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484523527920695697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post-4152648239912573802014-07-05T12:59:41.090-07:002014-07-05T12:59:41.090-07:00Hi, As an aspiring PD officer and fellow introvert...Hi, As an aspiring PD officer and fellow introvert, I am wondering if you have any advice on passing the OA?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post-81138885475344527932014-05-19T21:47:02.669-07:002014-05-19T21:47:02.669-07:00Heather,
I am yet another young(...ish) person wh...Heather,<br /><br />I am yet another young(...ish) person who is interested in your advice about a FSO career.<br /><br />What I'm mostly concerned about at the moment is what career track to declare before signing up for the test. However, I see from your blog that you've lived in both Iraq and Afghanistan, which are places I would be interested in being posted.<br /><br />I did study Egyptian Arabic for a couple of years back before 2000, but haven't ever used it professionally. Despite many suggestions that I apply for work at NSA, the CIA, or the FBI, I've never wanted to work any of those places. It's not that I mind what they do, it's just that it's not what I have wanted to do. I've realized as I've started looking at the State Department that this is really what I was looking for: I believe in diplomacy, and I love to travel.<br /><br />Anyway, it appears that you are pretty busy at the moment, but IF you felt up to writing an email or two, or even to a phone conversation, I would be so thankful. My email address is corneliaphilosophene at gmail (you know the rest-- trying to avoid spambots).<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />S. A. CoxSAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640213844813040602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post-19920882841433544122014-05-19T21:01:57.168-07:002014-05-19T21:01:57.168-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.SAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640213844813040602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post-82677298340793943822014-03-30T15:20:57.675-07:002014-03-30T15:20:57.675-07:00Heather, I absolutely get this. I have become more...Heather, I absolutely get this. I have become more introverted as I've gotten older, to the point where I'm exhausted by interacting with people after a short amount of time and I'm much happier alone. I've had several people tell me they thought I was bitchy because I kept to myself or didn't say much. It's very difficult at work to constantly decline invitations to go out to lunch or after work, but the truth is, I'd rather be alone. I hate that people to think I'm anti-social or snobbish, but I'm sure I come across that way. Introverted does NOT mean anti-social! I'm glad someone else gets that. :)Allynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post-88264934158790721892014-03-25T14:15:17.827-07:002014-03-25T14:15:17.827-07:00I am a naturally outgoing guy. My boss, however, ...I am a naturally outgoing guy. My boss, however, is almost painfully shy. When she hired me she expressed sincere pain from her two previous hires, they deserted her and basically undermined her while in her employ. Looking at her I read that little thought bubble above her head "please don't desert me?" Yesterday is a good example of how I operate now. I prep her for the guest she is about to meet, what he likes, his background and why is important to her. I give her one or two topics they have in common and then leave to retrieve the guest. Yesterday it was a US Congressman, of her district who also has a background in technology. I introduced both in glowing terms, after 'wearing down', oops, putting the Congressman at ease first. Not once did I seek attention. She got an inordinate amount of face time, he now has a healthy interest in her and her program. <br /><br />Perhaps you need someone like me to change your perspective? Social occasions can have more than one objective and can result in some surprising outcomes!joelharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658037756403089252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973843185038670378.post-70179010840930805582014-03-25T12:18:21.821-07:002014-03-25T12:18:21.821-07:00Well that explains a few things.Well that explains a few things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296074902176589200noreply@blogger.com