>> Washington D.C. is really a small town.
You can get to know and meet a lot of people who are working on various issues.
And so it's very collegial in that way.
But also, you know, the way that you often can get your next job or just become interested
in other issues that you might not be aware about is through those relationships.
And, you know, certainly in the state department,
I think many government agencies supervisors are looking to build teams that are looking to bring
in people who they've worked with before or have a proven track record.
And so the more you can get out there and develop that relationship with one
or two key people throughout your career and relationships with a broader range of people.
I think the more flexibility you'll have to not only advance within the government
but also have opportunities to go in and out of government.