This summer we're taking a break from interviews to bring you a series of themed episodes especially relevant to newly minted EFMs -- spouses whose partners have just joined the Foreign Service or who are about to be posted abroad for the first time.

You'll hear from your hosts--Lauren Steed and Stephanie Anderson--as well as from a smattering of other accompanying partners who left voicemails to share their own advice.
.
Summer Special #1: Realities of EFM Employment

We don't sugarcoat the facts. We want you to know the challenges and the opportunities that might lie ahead for you as a new EFM (eligible family member) or MOH (member of household).

In this episode we talk about the different types of family member employment, the pros and cons of each, and we share some resources we've found useful.

Resources

• Worldwide Family Member Employment Statistics https://www.state.gov/global-community-liaison-office/overseas-family-member-employment/family-member-employment-statistics/
  
  
• Global Employment Advisors https://www.state.gov/global-community-liaison-office/family-member-employment/global-employment-initiative-gei/
  
  
• EFM Business Owners Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/efmbusinessowners
  
  
• EFMs Helping Other EFMs Find Employment https://www.facebook.com/groups/efmshelpefmsfindemployment/
  
  
• Teletrailing EFMs https://www.facebook.com/groups/1997423240366074