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Three Things That Will Help You Through Your First Posting (and second, and third)

No magic bullet. Just three simple things that make all the difference.

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Why Your First Posting May Disrupt More Than Just Your Career

Understanding the three psychological needs your first posting disrupts and what to do about it.

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The first year of the first diplomatic posting often comes with surprises.

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What really happens when a diplomatic couple goes abroad.

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Why there is no single “right way” to be a diplomatic spouse or partner, and how conscious choice makes all the difference.

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Why the life of a diplomatic spouse or partner looks glamorous from the outside but often feels lonely and invisible on the inside.