When a consular client casually mentions that his taxes pay your salary
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When the new class of FS recruits descends on HQ
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When you need to calm a family that has lost their passports and are travelling in two hours
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When you’re new to post and the GPS stops working
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When someone tries to take a picture of your diplomatic plates while driving
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When you have a conversation with someone from another agency at post and none of their acronyms make sense
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When the host country lacks basic staples and your taste buds adjust accordingly
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When you realize that your standards of what is safe for your children have really changed since joining the Foreign Service
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When you explain to people that you and your family move every 2 to 4 years
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When a visa applicant asks if he really needs to fill out the entire form
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