As some of my readers have already heard, I was hired by the Department of State to work on chemical and biological weapons proliferation. I will remain with the Army for another 3-6 months while I undergo additional background checks.
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As we say in New York: Mazel tov!
Oh you poor boy. I didn't think the current administration believed in CB nonproliferation. Or maybe it's just that they changed the definition - I think their idea of "CB nonproliferation" is now spelled PSI.
Heh. I plan on boning up my reading -- I've been eyeing Kissenger's Diplomacy.
They have actually given me a few assignments to start thinking about -- nothing the average nonproliferation wonk would be excited about, but its in my area of interest (East Asia). I may actually be out in the field making deals for a few months.
Not be a pessimist, but I give it two years and you'll be yet another penniless, disgruntled, disenchanted GS employee clogging the arteries of Washington, DC.
Quit now and go work for a contractor - at least you can make some money while finding out that no matter which administration is in the White House, there is a HUGE inertia in place that prevents meaningful change.
However, congrats none-the-less! Black passport here you come!
Mr. Anonymous - As someone who is going to take a $15,000 pay cut to work for the federal government, I understand your point.
For me, going across the river to the Truman building is about three things: (1) Getting my clearance upgraded, (2) getting some hands-on experience with U.S. nonproliferation policy, and (3) maybe spending 6-8 months working in Taipei.
I may be poorer when my two years are up, but my chances of getting into the PhD program of my choice will have increased dramatically.
Then the real masochism begins.
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