flying in 10-02-07

[htran804]

Hello all, I have been searching the forum to see it you guys had any idea what i should do when i get to Okinawa. I am the wife of an airman that would be very busy doing his own things so i am very interested in finding things to keep me busy. Where should i look for a temp job at? thanks for your input. you guys seemed like such a tight nit group already! :thumbup1:

[dk]

Welcome to the forums. :)

What kind of things are you interested in doing for fun?

[coldnoodles]

temp job?
If you are Filipina or Japanese (Asian) you can get a job anywhere! Other than that read JU, check out:
http://www.kadenaservices.com/hro/currentjobs.html
https://www.mccsokinawa.com/jobws/index.asp

[DoctorP]

temp job?
If you are Filipina or Japanese (Asian) you can get a job anywhere! Other than that read JU, check out:
http://www.kadenaservices.com/hro/currentjobs.html
https://www.mccsokinawa.com/jobws/index.asp

Pretty much if you are anything but American you can find a job without too much trouble.

[socalheart]

Heh. It sure seems that way, huh? Getting a job on base also seems to be nearly hopeless if you're smart or have a college degree. A lot of available jobs here are entry level with no or little room for advancement. The other jobs require certification and decades of job experience. If you have a knack in something like computers, like dk, you have more opportunities in some things. If you have a teaching credential, you're golden.

I don't think we mean to be so negative about jobs on island, but they're hard to come by on base. Jobs off base usually require you to be fluent in Japanese, except for teaching English. Some people, mostly Americans, have requirements of a job, but some others, mostly Filipinas, will do anything a job requires. Do you see the difference? heh.

Personally, I have a difficult time finding a job here, because I have a college degree in a specific major. Admittedly, I have requirements of a job, instead of being willing to do what a job requires. If things were to get desperate for us, then my priorities would change. The job you're willing to apply for and take depends on your priorities as well. Good luck in any case!

[dk]

Actually, it's not very easy for me either. This JU job doesn't pay all that great, but it's automated to the point where I can work a second job--which also pays crap compared to what I'd make stateside. On Okinawa, I work for two companies to make the kind of money I was offered for entry level programming in the states.

And as an IT worker with no real want of a base-job, I'm severely limited when it comes to working out in town. Let me see... I can work for an ISP... or I can work for an ISP... hmm...

The easy money for a person like me is working on my own, which I will most likely do if/when I get sick of the ISP job. I'll probably be working for JU for a long time.

[htran804]

I'm vietnamese-american, I have a BA in Business Admin with a focus on Management and Marketing. I really only looking for a job to fill my time. Everyone keeps recommending that I look into teaching English, are there any requirement for that?

thanks for the advices

[dk]

Pretty much the only requirements for teaching in the public schooling system is a bachelor's degree. In the private sector, there's probably no requirements aside from a will to teach (or just a will to have a job).

[socalheart]

Well, if you don't mind some hard work and long hours, the place that I work at might hire you. They don't pay great, but better than most other retailers on base. I also have one of those sheepskins, but it's more specialised than yours. I cam PM you the company's name if you're interested.

Here are a few more places that haven't been mentioned, as far as I noticed:
Federal Job Search (http://www.federaljobsearch.com/loc/687_1.asp?cid=0&tid=9077694)
Government Job Search (http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/)
MCB Butler Job Vacancies (http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/chro/chrodata/usvacancy.asp)
USO Job Vacancies - Pacific (http://www.uso.org/jobs/overseaspositions/)

[Oxmix]

Ever thought about eBay? There are people out there looking for all things Okinawan. If there is an interest there, go to www.eBay.com, type in Okinawa and see what others are selling and what they are getting for those items. I don't know if they have flea markets on Okinawa, but that could be a source for cheap vintage merchandise. You could be your own boss, set your own hours, and you wouldn't have to be couped up in an office all day. Just a thought.

Regards

Ox

[socalheart]

Dude, Ox, that's a great idea. My husband does ebay all the time. I'm surprised he never thought of that as something I could do when the parasite is born.

[L Boogie]

If you're interested in a Marketing job, Kadena Services has an opening in the Marketing Office...

Marketing Assistant (NF-II); Starting $12.11; Location: Marketing
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a marketing account executive and assists in developing and implementing marketing programs for the Services Squadron. Under the direction of the Marketing Director, assists in determining marketing techniques and strategies to increase efficiency, enhance participation and increase financial income to Services activities. Assists in conducting qualitative and quantitative market research. Using standard industry practice, computer software and/or instruments specifically developed for use within Services, adapts or modifies research techniques for local purposes. Administers surveys, collects data, tabulates responses, and assists in analyzing results. Keeps supervisor informed of consumer trends and their application to the activities. Makes recommendations on program modifications and enhancements. Assists in developing training programs for Services employees in areas related to marketing such as the marketing process, advertising strategies, customer relations and media techniques. Attends major Services Squadron events and provides constructive marketing feedback to the activity manager. Assists in conducting advertising campaigns. Obtains information on upcoming events, special programs and offers for activity managers. Assists in developing communication strategies to determine the most effective and efficient method of reaching the target market. Makes recommendations to activity managers on the design of effective advertising vehicles and appropriate media mix. Assists in planning marketing campaigns designed to enhance participation in Services activities by considering the characteristics of the target audience and the media mix necessary to reach them. Assists in conducting media relations with on- and off-base media in concert with the Public Affairs Office. Provides or arranges for photographic support for Services functions. Prepares and presents briefings to base functions such as newcomers orientation and Commander's calls. Composes, writes, and edits various news articles, features stories, press release, and program overviews for publication including newspapers, magazines, news letters, brochures, advertisements, promotional campaigns and other internal and external publications. Assists graphics experts in provisional layout, design, selection of photos and artwork for marketing projects. Assists in commercial sponsorship and advertising programs as required and permitted by governing directives. May be required to fill in as the Marketing Director during absences. Performs other related duties as assigned.

[Medama_Oyaji]

it's not so much what you know as who you know when getting a decent job through MCCS...i don't know about 18th Svcs.

[swindland]

Actually, it's not very easy for me either. This JU job doesn't pay all that great, but it's automated to the point where I can work a second job--which also pays crap compared to what I'd make stateside. On Okinawa, I work for two companies to make the kind of money I was offered for entry level programming in the states.

And as an IT worker with no real want of a base-job, I'm severely limited when it comes to working out in town. Let me see... I can work for an ISP... or I can work for an ISP... hmm...

The easy money for a person like me is working on my own, which I will most likely do if/when I get sick of the ISP job. I'll probably be working for JU for a long time.

i have a bachelors in I.T. and i speicialize in networking, are there any I.T. jobs out there?