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How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?

Mmm, in terms of an actual degree, I'm not too concerned about it, I've got 2 years worth of AP credits (though only a year or so of them will actually follow me to college, most places), so my BS ...

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How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?

Maybe I'm wrong but it looks like there are pretty good opportunities for working alongside the DoD/Navy etc with a PhD in psychology, as a civilian. I'm not sure about the transportability of the ...

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How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?

Yeah, I just hadn't thought ahead to the constant moving and licensing issues for psych work. Perhaps if I worked for the government in some manner I wouldn't have to relicense every time I moved.....

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How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?

Look what I found ladies. :) http://cinchouse.com/MyCareer/tabid/86/ID/547/ know how helpful that is, if anyone currently eligible for this knows whats up I'm sure we'd all love to hear from you. :D

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KaylaLynne replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
The navy is really helpful with jobs for relocation. Im getting my nursing degree and when i need a job they'll find one for me even if im in a different country. they can even help you if you want to coach stuff or be on teams etc.
November 15
Achseh replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
The Praxis might be an issue, but even so I've known many Navy wives over the years who were teachers and got work, either substituting or full time
November 15
amya replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
Hmmm, you might consider teaching online. Most colleges, even community colleges, have a significant offering of online courses. Even K-12 schools are increasing their online options, mostly for alternative HS options, but if you teach online, you...
November 15
Coy's girl replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
How do you do it? What do you do to keep yourself occupied? Does anyone know how easy it is for a teacher to get hired when their significant other is in the navy and constantly moving?
November 15
Larissa(rick's girlfriendCVN-69) replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
this is kind of what me and my sailor are going through...he is off with the navy and i am finishing off college. we have talked about what i could do if we should get married. pretty much we decided that i would get a job maybe on base or somepla...
November 14
YEAH_im_Tosten*s_WIFE replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
the NAVY has amazing college programs and some type of college campus type thing on most bases...look into the university of maryland university college...thats where I went and my degree was psychology. Also many online schools have great psychol...
November 13
Jean replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
Yes, you can try. I tried and the Chief Nurse could not hhire me. She would have had to pay me more than she was bugeted , so had to fill her slots with military when they became available. We needed the money so i went to work in the BX.. And enj...
November 6
Erin replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
you can get jobs on the base though
November 2
Jean replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
I was "married" to the USAF for 17 years, am a retired RN. my education was complete before i was married, but i never had a problem getting a job when i wanted one. Did not work overseas as that was against the status of forces agreement, meaning...
November 1
prehysteric replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
Mmm, in terms of an actual degree, I'm not too concerned about it, I've got 2 years worth of AP credits (though only a year or so of them will actually follow me to college, most places), so my BS will only take 2 or 3 years, and I plan to stay in...
October 30
Tonys wife1987 replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
i would try a community school cause they are more apt to transfer credits and maybe some online classes to help you keep up your credits
October 30
prehysteric replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
Maybe I'm wrong but it looks like there are pretty good opportunities for working alongside the DoD/Navy etc with a PhD in psychology, as a civilian. I'm not sure about the transportability of the job or the likelihood of one being where Cody woul...
October 30
prehysteric replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
Yeah, I just hadn't thought ahead to the constant moving and licensing issues for psych work. Perhaps if I worked for the government in some manner I wouldn't have to relicense every time I moved... Well, for now I'm just going to try and get thro...
October 30
Achseh replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
Good point! I'd think most medical careers are pretty portable.
October 30
Julz replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
I have a career. I have been an Emergency Nurse for 18 years. Nurses can get a job ANYWHERE. It is a great job to have as a military wife. There is always an ER in every town. I have never had any problems.
October 29
Dee replied to prehysteric's discussion 'How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?'
Just from my point.... we are not 'married' in the legal sense, but we have been together many years and thru many change of stations and deployments. First, I would find out if he planning on making a career out of this or doing a specific term. ...
October 28

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At 11:14am on October 24, 2009, Natasha said…
Hey! Yes it is very hard! I have found that the only thing thats keeps me sane is putting money away! I know that sounds strange but That is one thing I am always worried about! I like to plan for these things... the last min moves and all the traveling involved with keeping a long distance relationship. All I can say is plan whats in your control. And he will take care of the rest! Believe me its so hard to do that but thats all you can do. I hope that helps let me know if I was just rambling! :)
At 8:08pm on October 21, 2009, Erin Marie said…
Thank you, & yes, the distance, while not the same since it doesnt have the Navy thrown in there, is still good preparation I think. When we lived in MD & FL, we saw each other a couple days out of the year. Literally, there were years where we were lucky if we saw each other 7 days out of 365. Once I moved to FL, we were about 80 miles away, I believe. 70 or 80. And like you, we would visit each other on weekends. Trade off, one weekend at my place, one at his. Now he's at Pcola for A-school, about 350 miles away, so I plan on driving there one or two weekends out of the month to see him.
At 4:30pm on October 21, 2009, Erin Marie said…
AP credits are my favorite thing, ever! Besides like, shopping, Gage, and my dog. .. and a couple other things. :P I am graduating almost a year early because of them. It rocks.
Gage and I have been together for 4 years in November. :) High school sweethearts, kind of, except we went to high schools in completely different states. Both of our dads retired from the military (Navy & Marines) in Maryland, but his dad took a job offer in Florida a couple years down the line. So they moved, and .. after they moved, Gage and I started dating. Hahahaa. We're a little strange.
At 9:14am on October 21, 2009, Erin Marie said…
Ahaha! Thats a pretty amazing way to describe where you live xD
For me, when my dad enlisted into the Marines, he was a Florida resident. When he & my mum had me, they signed me up for this program Florida has, its prepaid college pretty much. They pay a little bit every month until I was eighteen, and my first 4 years are paid for, and for less. Pretty good deal. So, I moved here for college, and am at a 2 year school, transferring in January like I said. UNF has sociology up to a masters, so I figure even though I could move to wherever Gage is stationed, it's best to just stick with UNF for as long as I can. what difference does another two years make anyways? After that, it's up in the air :)
So how long have you & your man been together??
At 12:46am on October 21, 2009, Erin Marie said…
woo, Illinois? good luck with that. I just spent the weekend up there for gage's PIR. hated it. hahahaa. I used to live in Maryland (and ten thousand other states), and cold is definitely not something I missed. Illinois is a cruel reminder that sub-70 tempuratures do exist. Hahaha.
I go to Santa Fe College right now, and I'm transferring to the University of North Florida in January. .. I dont know what I'm doing for grad school, yet. It depends on where Gage is stationed at that point, I think. We're planning on getting hitched after i get my BA, and such.
:)
At 11:08pm on October 20, 2009, Erin Marie said…
are you doing couples therapy as well?! I plan on getting a PhD in Sociology, minoring in Gender Studies, to be a marriage counselor!!
I figure those are pretty in demand with spouses in the military. I took a Marriage & Family class a few semesters ago, and my instructor doubled as a teacher and marriage counselor. He's kind of my inspiration, it was the best class I've ever had the pleasure of taking.
Where are you planning on attending?
 
 

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