Asuncion - Post Report Question and Answers
What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?
There are many EFM positions at post, like EPAP, CLO, Mail room, CONS, FAC security escorts, and others. Many EFMs also telework for US-based companies or have their own business. - Aug 2022
Spouses that would like to work can usually quickly be placed within the embassy. Spouses that work outside of the embassy are usually telecommuting or are self-employed. - Aug 2022
There are jobs here for EFMs, but it may take a while to get your clearance. - Jan 2021
Most spouses work at the embassy. I am one of two spouses that work at ASA full time. My pay is not what I would get in the US, but that's because I'm paid on the local economy. - Jun 2019
Jobs are sparse locally. Mostly teaching. Nurses can't transfer positions. When we arrived, there was a hiring freeze at the embassy, but several positions opened up recently. I'm not sure if that will continue, or if there will be a lull once the positions are filled. - Aug 2018
My partner telecommutes, and it's been relatively smooth experience for him with only the occasionally power outage (January is when it's most frequent). Teaching opportunities exist at the international and private schools. - Jun 2018
Not really. The pay is very low. - May 2016
No, pay is very low. - Sep 2015
There are some EFM jobs at the Embassy, there a several schools where spouses work. - Apr 2015
Local ecnonomy pay is abysmal in comparision to US. Teaching positions are available, however previous experience is generally required. - Aug 2014
Very few. We know a teacher or two from the Embassy and a few who work from home. - Jul 2013
Not really. - Aug 2011
Yes, if you speak fluent spanish and guaruani.Jobs are plentiful in the embassy for EFMs. - Jun 2011
If you're not a teacher, no. - Feb 2011
No. - Apr 2010
No. - May 2008
