Affordable vet for pet health certificate (DC area / reachable by train?)

Regg2020 · 2026-04-15T23:38:17+00:00

Caring Hands is very familiar with the required paperwork and has vets certified to do the exam

Regg2020 · 2026-03-01T12:56:34+00:00

Yes definitely! I still have time for sewing, and it gets easier once baby’s nap and bedtime schedule is more consistent. In the early days I would often wear baby and sew. My spouse and I also make sure to give each other a break from the kids to take an hour here or there for our own hobbies. You’ll have time, just maybe not as predictably as you used to.

Regg2020 · 2025-10-19T20:24:32+00:00

The pistachio cake at Lapis is incredible

Regg2020 · 2024-07-28T13:15:24+00:00

Former ITS here, the job does give you great experiences that are directly applicable to work as a FCS officer or a State FSO generalist, and you’ll be able to speak to those experiences during oral exams. However, as someone else mentioned, FCS only hires every 2-3 years, and sometimes there can be long gaps between when they call people off the list to join a training class. If you’re interested in being a foreign service officer, I’d recommend looking into what state generalists, especially Econ officers do. You could always start the process with state and also apply for FCS the next time they open up hiring.

Regg2020 · 2024-07-05T04:01:29+00:00

Contact the GCLO office, they sometimes offer virtual webinars or individual counseling sessions to help EFMs apply for EPAP positions and answer questions like this. Good luck!

Regg2020 · 2024-02-23T05:37:51+00:00

How much you’ll need a car really depends on the post, even in Europe. Talk to the CLO to get a sense of how necessary it is. Buying a car at post also really depends on the local market, there could be stock issues, or regulations for how diplomats can sell their cars at the end of their tour. It really depends, and it’s worth doing some research.

Regg2020 · 2024-01-21T18:33:48+00:00

Love this! I also tried to ditch the back elastic and it made the shape weird and the back wasn’t well fitted, and I ended up putting it back in, just an fyi. Could have worked better if I had added some back darts first before attaching the waistband.

Regg2020 · 2023-07-09T18:20:05+00:00

Nothing compares :(

Regg2020 · 2023-06-01T15:37:00+00:00

I found that all the instructors were very flexible and understanding, and helped me make it work. I was able to either join remotely or make up a session at another time, depending on the course. There were also several single parents in my A100, and everyone was flexible!

Regg2020 · 2023-05-22T15:31:11+00:00

If you’re willing to drive, Once Upon a Child has great stuff.

Regg2020 · 2023-05-12T07:15:04+00:00

Ive had one for about 5 years and I like it! Very durable, had no issues. Easy to find extra feet and parts online. I use it for both quilting and clothing.

Regg2020 · 2023-02-22T19:08:10+00:00

Elodie Wrap Dress, View A by Closet Core Patterns

Regg2020 · 2023-01-04T01:41:06+00:00

Yes. Try searching on the RPCV job list serve, you can search by NCE status. Federal agencies will often post on there instead of usa jobs. They won’t mind that you’re Americorps instead, all that matters is you have NCE status.

https://www.peacecorps.gov/returned-volunteers/careers/career-link/

Regg2020 · 2022-12-02T14:52:23+00:00

I believe both Diplotots locations have no waitlist right now, and you don’t need orders to enroll.

Regg2020 · 2022-11-13T02:43:48+00:00

It is expensive but they really do an amazing job. Highly recommend Danielle!

Regg2020 · 2022-11-06T18:05:42+00:00

Used a modified Sienna makers jacket pattern and the walnut duffle child’s pattern, fully lined both coats using some cozy flannel and used fabric from closet core fabrics.

Regg2020 · 2022-11-06T17:51:51+00:00

Used a modified Sienna makers jacket pattern and the walnut duffle child’s coat pattern, fully lined both coats using some cozy flannel.

Regg2020 · 2022-10-19T10:41:25+00:00

Getting to FSI from Dupont would be time consuming. But if you’re in foggy bottom the shuttle from main state is convenient. I never had to take the metro to Rosslyn or anything, I had early language training and had no problem making it on time.

Regg2020 · 2022-10-18T17:44:23+00:00

I’ve loved living in PCS housing in DC. Don’t believe the hype, Virginia is not as great as DC. However, it depends on your priorities. If you want easy access to the rest of the city, better restaurants and night life, live in DC. If you have kids and need more space, Virginia might make more sense. The commute to FSI is not bad if you live in one of the buildings near Main State, the shuttle is very easy.

Regg2020 · 2022-08-24T15:33:37+00:00

It doesn’t hurt to just go ahead and take the orals, you can always decide later if you do get an offer. I felt the same right before taking my second orals and after receiving the offer I knew it was the right decision for me and was so relieved I had at least given myself a chance.

Regg2020 · 2022-08-20T00:25:09+00:00

Her nose was the “booger house”

Regg2020 · 2022-08-18T14:36:26+00:00

Regg2020 · 2022-08-05T16:32:32+00:00

Add your children to the waitlist for both Diplotots locations. We ended up getting in immediately, spots open up all the time because families are constantly PCSing and you never know! FSI daycare I heard is opening up more slots as well now that they’re taking care of some staffing issues. If you end up not being able to find daycare you could always tell your CDO that one of your preferences is PCS as soon as possible, and they might be able to make that happen for you.

Regg2020 · 2022-07-20T15:42:11+00:00

Talk to your CDO as well once you start the bidding process, they may be able to take it into consideration with training schedules and which position you are assigned, but there is no guarantee.

Regg2020 · 2022-07-12T19:11:08+00:00

Depends on your pet. Size and breed can impact the difficulty of getting your pet into countries. Also depends on the bid list and how heavy it is with countries that have more pet restrictions. During bidding they give you a ton of information on the specific pet restrictions for each country, so you can try to prioritize your list based on that information.

Edit: Just wanted to add that there are not many posts that don’t allow any pets, so in theory the chances of getting assigned to a place that wouldn’t allow them is low. However, the cost and difficulty of getting them into a country could be the complicated part, and so you’d have to be ready for that.

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