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Job question?
Ok this is going to sound very weird but I can't seem to word it right. How does the whole job thing work with moving from base to base? I keep applying for jobs but of course no reply. Now I am going to try to see what this military spouse placement program will do. Have any of you used one before? If so how well did it work? Also I was told that the base HRO will help place me. Is that true? If so exactly how does that work? Sorry in advance if I spelled something wrong. Thanks in advance! I hope you all have a great day!
Re: Job question?
It depends on your base. Our AF base has very limited job opportunities because of hiring freezes, they also don't have anything for placement in the community. Basically they have job fairs for Veterans and those retiring.
It's my understanding that the Spouse Preference program puts your application at the top of the list, but that is about it. You have to have a copy of your H's orders and apply for the program.
I would use this site to find your base and see what they have available. (http://www.nafjobs.org/) The only way your job would transfer from base to base is if you got a federal job. They are extremely competitive because it's very hard for those agencies to fire/terminate employees.
This, but there are people higher than spouses on the preference list like Veterans. I never had any luck with jobs on base so I always looked (& found) off base.
Craigslist, the newspaper, & the base website will all list job openings. Most childcare places won't hire someone without substantial experience so you might try for something like food service or retail to start out with.
Have you ever had a job?
I'm not trying to be snarky, but were you the one with the brother drama? Were you a live-in nanny for someone other than family? While babysitting cousins, nieces & nephews give you experience it generally isn't the experience a potential boss is looking for.
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This and at least if you want to nanny or babysit, I'd suggest a CPR and First Aid certification.
There are classes you can enroll in that will help you get a G.E.D with the help of a trained professional.
Or alternative schools in some areas.
You aren't wasting anyone's time, and I think people here would be glad to help you figure things out. I'm sorry that you didn't get to finish school, and if you want to private message me, I would be happy to see what I can do to help you find educational options in your area if I can. I'm pretty good at finding info online.