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  • Jobs: US Embassy Baghdad v. Brad and Angelina’s Nanny

    April 21, 2011

    Tags: Angelina Jolie, Baghdad, Brad, jobs, Public Service
    Posted in: Embassy/State

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    US Embassy: http://iraq.usembassy.gov/iraq/jobs.html

    Brad and Angie: http://www.popeater.com/2011/04/19/brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-nanny/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook

     

    Languages

    US Embassy: Mostly just English, Arabic always a plus.

    Brad and Angie: At least bilingual, child’s native language and English.

     

    Education

    US Embassy: Varies, Most positions require a certain amount of work experience.

    Brad and Angie: College degree in either education or child development.

     

    Location

    US Embassy: Iraq only.

    Brad and Angie: Must travel between Hollywood, New Orleans, France.

     

    Compensation

    US Embassy: Varies; sample: Budget Analyst, $29,900 plus 50% for Unique Work Conditions bonus.

    For Iraqis, note that salary can vary significantly based on whether you are ordinarily resident in Iraq or not. For example, for a Property Clerk, ordinarily resident salary is $18,782, while for an Iraqi who does not ordinarily reside in Iraq, it is $35,753.

    Brad and Angie: Between $50,000 and $150,000 on a sliding scale to start.

     

    Chance of Physical Encounter with Angie

    US Embassy: May visit some refugee project; Iraq, however, does not allow foreigners to adopt.

    Brad and Angie: Possible when Brad is out of town. Large chance of sympathy f*ck from visiting Jennifer Aniston.

     

    Special Conditions

    US Embassy: May be blown up. Possible PTSD.

    Brad and Angie: Possible PTSD seeing Angie without makeup.

     

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