[Grn_Lantern]

Really, who as a child says "when I grow up, I want to join the foreign service."

I imagine this is something marketing majors do when they can't find another job...

[anniegetyourgun]

I have a 14-year old considering it.....that, or CIA ops.

I'm glad there are those who are willing to serve.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**I imagine this is something marketing majors do when they can't find another job...**

Really? Hmmm...after many years in marketing I now tutor high schoolers in English. The only thing foreign about that is the fact they're..well..high schoolers.

[Ramcat]

"Really, who as a child says "when I grow up, I want to join the foreign service." "

In Mr. Negroponte's time (childhood) the foreign service was considered a "noble" profession.
It seems he has served his country well.
Wishing him the best.

[kabar]

Really, who as a child says "when I grow up, I want to join the foreign service."

I did. I am now a retired FSO and was not a marketing major. I have no regrets.

[maica]

Really, who as a child says "when I grow up, I want to join the foreign service."

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An awful lot of high school kids who vie to get into Georgetown's School of Foreign Service want to have a career there.

[ohioWfan]

We have a son who is getting a Masters in IR, and studying for the foreign service exam.

He's brilliant. He's conservative. And he wants to serve his country.

You have a problem with that?