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Jobs when constantly moving?
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Permalink Reply by lalagoe on
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There are jobs on base. Most bases have a place to go for job searching - you should be able to find it if you check the directory of the base website. I've found work off base everywhere that we've been stationed, but it can be tough. It's definitely difficult to follow a career path when his job takes priority. The part I hate is when I've worked for a company for a couple of years and have established myself as an excellent, trustworthy employee, then have to move and start as the new girl somewhere else again... Its frustrating. I've actually quit my job recently and am trying to work from home as an illustrator... I've got a long way to go, but hopefully I'll do well enough to not have to keep bouncing around from job to job.
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Permalink Reply by meagan5220 on
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There are base jobs you can get spousal preference once I think. Idk for sure all the rules. But be flexible. I have two degrees and I have worked way below what I could be twice just because it was something I could get. Also there is a new spouse partnership programs. Just google Military Spousal partnership. I think or something like that. There is a huge list of companies pledging to help moving spouses. Working in a national chain company is also helpful bc you might be able to transfer as they move. I find being a nanny is very easy with his schedule and moving. Find a company that hires a lot of college students. They are flexible and are prepared for people to have to leave due to graduation, transfers, etc.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Spouse preference are for government professional jobs, not the general jobs on base.
http://militaryspousecoach.com/pdf/MilitarySpousePreferenceEmployme...
Childcare is lucrative, and most bases offer classes, tips on licensing if needed, and overseas they have a program to train and license daycares in homes on base (very small, about six kids). That's always an option.
You'd be surprised how simple it is to be a substitute teacher in some states, check that out too.
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Permalink Reply by CourtneyA2 on
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I really want to do a daycare program when me and my boyfriend, who is currently in bootcamp and headed for BUD/s (SEAL), move down to base either in Hawaii, Coronado, or Virginia but I was wondering if that would be enough pay together for ourselves, and eventually children of our own?
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Probably. Most couples can love quite comfortably on just the military income, because the housing and health care don't come out of base pay.
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Is it recommended though?
My biggest worry is that something would happen and then we wouldnt be financially stable
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I honestly dont ever include any outside salary I might be making. I only budget off of his income. We do ok every month. Not amazing but we get a little saved every month. We lived off E1 salary for 6 months and are finally up to E2. So it can be done you just have to live within your means. Anything I make extra goes to savings usually sometimes we spend it on something but I plan on using it to pay my car off, but I pretend like I dont work when I am looking at money and a budget. you just never know.
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okay thank you :) knowing it is possible helps haha
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Permalink Reply by hk1853 on
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hmmm, ok definitely some things to think about. We're not married, or planning on it anytime soon, but just wanted some food for thought as I have a well paying job here already. Scary to leave that!!
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He won't get permission to live offbase, or receive money to do so, until he is married, or he is an E-5. That could take years. So you two might want to talk over the major advantages of being a Navy spouse rather than a girlfriend. The differences are HUGE. There's already a discussion on that here, several pages back (hit View All).
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Permalink Reply by HalfOfMyHeart on
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I asked myself the same question - and still do lol. You can definitely get jobs on base, but you can also get a civilian job that's transferable. I have the latter. I work as a teller at a Credit Union. You could always go that route. I don't have a degree or anything, I originially got a teller position for my experience in customer service and working a cash register - So anyone could get this job if they wanted. Ultimately I want to work for Navy Federal just because it does transfer base to base (if you've been with them over 6 months) and they have locations EVERYWHERE in the world! Banking is good pay, good benefits, great hours. You should look into it if you have an interest :)
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