La Paz - Post Report Question and Answers

Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?

Definitely - Jan 2024


No. And I think that opinion is widely shared. I've served at multiple posts and this is the worst one. - Aug 2022


Sure. - Dec 2019


Not sure. The anxiety and digestive issues have been really difficult to endure. - Feb 2019


Absolutely. - Sep 2016


YES! - Apr 2015


Probably not. The altitude is seriously hard and the political situation really wears on you. The Embassy has had a lot of staffing shortages for a reason. - Nov 2014


Yes. - Jan 2014


Absolutely! - Jul 2013


No. - Jun 2013


No, because of health issues and the lack of entertainment for small children. - Jul 2012


Not sure, the altitude was hard on me. - Feb 2012


Yes - Aug 2011


I will need about a decade break - but yeah- I wouldn't be opposed to doing another tour. If government relations improve - for sure. Bolivian people really like Americans even if there are major disagreements between our governments. - May 2011


No. Poverty is right in front of you and people here don't want any kind of help. They like their lifestyle and don't want any kind of improvement. - May 2011


Yes - Mar 2011


Yes. - Aug 2010


Yes! - Jan 2010


Absolutely. - Aug 2009


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