Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
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In my opinion, this is a very difficult post from a personal and professional standpoint. We found it particularly challenging as it was lonely both socially and professionally. There also seemed to be some animosity among staff and sections, at this post and with another post in the Mission. - Nov 2022
Jerusalem is a beautiful place and there is a lot to see and do here. We feel safe walking around anywhere and enjoy visiting the rest of the country as well. The rudeness and racism we have seen and the high costs are our only real complaints. - Aug 2018
Cost of living here is high. You will find yourself bleeding cash in the first few months. and then you'll get used to it but you'll still be bleeding cash! - Dec 2016
This is a great place, just come prepared for a culture in which you need to be a little pushy, and don't expect the local population's animosities to disappear anytime soon. - Aug 2015
Living in the face of constant tension and seeing injustice everyday is tiring. Even our colleagues who live in Tel Aviv, 45 minutes away cannot understand what life is like for some Palestinians under occupation and discrimination. - Aug 2013
After 3 years, I am ready to go. Most of the people love here it here the first 2 years. If you want a big house with garden for your kids, to save money, Travel frequently to the States with kids, have interaction with locals, or if you are a single non-Jewish guy who wants to date girls or single girl, this is not the place. - Feb 2009
