If this agency wants you abroad, they'll want you here, too. Dear Ella, I was promoted at the beginning of this year and now must work closely with three other women who hold the same position. I am a reserved person and prefer to let my work speak for itself. What frustrates me most is our new director seems to have taken this woman under his wing and praises her work constantly. Although my work is better than hers, she seems to get all the attention.
Diplomacy is always the promotable trait.
You must be desperate for a job. If that's the case, take a part-time position somewhere, anywhere, doing anything, to pay your overhead while you carefully research your best career options. You need to take a step back. Reread my columns on how to write, market and follow up on a resume. All rights reserved by Ella Kallish.