Many overseas posts are in small or remote countries where harsh climates, health hazards, and other discomforts exist and where American-style amenities frequently are unavailable. Personal security frequently becomes an area of concern, particularly in countries where there is political unrest or terrorist activity. Family members are not permitted at an increasing number of posts. However, careers in the Foreign Service offer special rewards, including the pride and satisfaction of representing the United States and protecting U.S. interests abroad.
Translation: You will be far away from your family, your burger-and-fries, and the latest episode of Jersey Shore. You could die. But you'll have a super-cool employer.
*This is not to devalue the work our foreign service officers do under often difficult circumstances, but the dispassionate and distant language in this paragraph just made me laugh.
