The DipNotes

I have read tons about applying to become a FSO, moving, living overseas etc. etc.  but very little, if any, about what the actual day to day job of a FSO is like.  My husband will be in management cone (one day, when he will get his security clearance.)

What are the work days like?  Is it sitting at the desk all day… What does a FSO do, especially a brand new one?

We are entering this career later in our lives, we are in our forties, can you tell me your thoughts about starting this career later in life, do you see other new older FSO's and what are your observations about getting into this later in life?  My husband is currently a pretty successful and well paid professional, with a lot of responsibility at work and while we are excited about FS lifestyle and ready to make a change, I'm a little concerned about him sitting at a desk doing very basic tasks… But I know other older professionals such as lawyers enter this field, so there must be more challenging opportunities within this job.