Georgetown - Post Report Question and Answers
If you move here, you can leave behind your:
Consumerism. Expectation of order, consistency or procedures. - Apr 2024
Fall, winter, and spring clothes. Water sports gear. - Jun 2022
Warm clothes. - Aug 2021
Flashy jewelry! - Sep 2020
Skis, winter clothes, and ego. The first two are self-explanatory. As for “ego” – your happiness (or lack thereof) here will largely be dictated by how well you manage work and social relationships. If you get assigned here, leave your ego in DC, and spend every day trying to be the best friend / colleague / family member you can be. You can’t survive here without a strong social support system both inside and outside the Embassy. - Aug 2019
Your winter clothes and first world expectations. - Sep 2016
Expectations that being on the ocean will enable you do swim in the ocean- there are really no beaches in Guyana and by Georgetown the water is filthy- everything from trash to sewage goes into the water. - Apr 2014
GPS. - Nov 2013
Winter coats and gloves. - May 2012
Cold weather clothes. - Mar 2012
Expectations of modern luxuries, entertainment and basic healthcare. - Feb 2012
Dishwashing degergent. You will have a maid to wash the dishes. - Feb 2010
