Family Nurse Practitioner Career Option versus DOD.
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I am a Family Nurse Practitioner in my mid-40s with nearly 10 years of experience. For years, I have been interested in a medical career with the U.S. State Department, but I have also been considering the Air Force. My wife and I have young children, all 8 years old and under, so family life is a major factor in this decision.
For those who have experience with either organization, which path would you recommend and why? I'm especially interested in hearing about:
Overall family life and the impact on spouses and children
Work-life balance and deployment/travel expectations
Day-to-day working conditions
Job satisfaction and career fulfillment
Opportunities for overseas assignments
Long-term career growth and retirement benefits
Looking back, would you make the same choice again? Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated.