View Full Version : Got a job....yes, on base
thistle
07-01-2009, 11:32 PM
Finally after a lot of perserverence, a lot of skepticism I got
a job on base yesterday.
It was not the kind of job I was looking for, but I believe that
God has his own plans for us sometimes...
Whether it all works out or not, at least i proved that it is possible
to get a job, if you are not American, Japanese or Filipino.
Something i was beginning to doubt.
TLCoki
07-01-2009, 11:36 PM
Congratulaions.
commando
07-02-2009, 12:03 AM
So, you figure the sky-man did you a solid?
RadicalSix
07-02-2009, 12:11 AM
Finally after a lot of perserverence, a lot of skepticism I got
a job on base yesterday.
It was not the kind of job I was looking for, but I believe that
God has his own plans for us sometimes...
Whether it all works out or not, at least i proved that it is possible
to get a job, if you are not American, Japanese or Filipino.
Something i was beginning to doubt.
...or a BIGOT/MORON, either.
DoctorP
07-02-2009, 12:53 AM
Finally after a lot of perserverence, a lot of skepticism I got
a job on base yesterday.
It was not the kind of job I was looking for, but I believe that
God has his own plans for us sometimes...
Whether it all works out or not, at least i proved that it is possible
to get a job, if you are not American, Japanese or Filipino.
Something i was beginning to doubt.
Congrats! Hope it all works out for you!:thumbup:
soldave
07-02-2009, 02:50 PM
Where did you get the job from: applying directly or through an agency?
abonifi1
07-02-2009, 02:55 PM
Finally after a lot of perserverence, a lot of skepticism I got
a job on base yesterday.
It was not the kind of job I was looking for, but I believe that
God has his own plans for us sometimes...
Whether it all works out or not, at least i proved that it is possible
to get a job, if you are not American, Japanese or Filipino.
Something i was beginning to doubt.
Congrats.
Are you SOFA too?
I Am Luna
07-02-2009, 09:20 PM
The SOFA God will protect you as well. He already destroyed Muku. That is why we haven't heard much from him. SOFA powers!
LMAO!!! The SOFA God destroyed Muku??? I was wondering what happened!
socalheart
07-02-2009, 10:34 PM
http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1280/1280693u08v7yrsea.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
uriel
07-02-2009, 10:38 PM
...or a BIGOT/MORON, either.
??? open your eyes and you will see...
thistle
07-02-2009, 11:25 PM
Where did you get the job from: applying directly or through an agency?
through an agency.
thistle
07-02-2009, 11:27 PM
Congrats.
Are you SOFA too?
No,no,no.....of course I am not SOFA.
How could it be that hard to get a job on base if I am SOFA.
I specifically said I am not american, nor japanese, nor filipino
and I am civilian.
You can tell from the flag what country i am from:-|
Some base jobs will give you SOFA. Mine did.
Richard Burns
07-03-2009, 09:07 AM
No,no,no.....of course I am not SOFA.
How could it be that hard to get a job on base if I am SOFA.
I specifically said I am not american, nor japanese, nor filipino
and I am civilian.
You can tell from the flag what country i am from:-|
Ik u r from the UK but is that flag England or Scotland?
Anyhow congrats on the job I wish u the best of luck.
Now that ur on base maybe u can marry an officer:smile4:
soldave
07-03-2009, 09:27 AM
Ik u r from the UK but is that flag England or Scotland?
Christ, don't accuse a Scottish person of being English!!!:scared:
Richard Burns
07-03-2009, 09:29 AM
Christ, don't accuse a Scottish person of being English!!!:scared:
Oh crap I hope nobody goes braveheart on my ass.
thistle
07-03-2009, 09:39 AM
[QUOTE=Richard Burns;240969]Ik u r from the UK but is that flag England or Scotland?
I'll let you off just this once....just remember that the english flag is red&white,
scottish is blue&white.
abonifi1
07-03-2009, 09:41 AM
[QUOTE=Richard Burns;240969]Ik u r from the UK but is that flag England or Scotland?
I'll let you off just this once....just remember that the english flag is red&white,
scottish is blue&white.
So your Welsh
Richard Burns
07-03-2009, 09:41 AM
[QUOTE=Richard Burns;240969]Ik u r from the UK but is that flag England or Scotland?
I'll let you off just this once....just remember that the english flag is red&white,
scottish is blue&white.
Cool thanks for the info. Hense the red white and blue union jack.
Crazysix
07-03-2009, 11:40 AM
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!!!! lol congrats thistle
commando
07-03-2009, 01:21 PM
Scottish, eh...I can guess what you look like!:D
http://cruciality.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/susan-boyle.jpg
Crazysix
07-03-2009, 01:23 PM
Scottish, eh...I can guess what you look like!:D
http://cruciality.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/susan-boyle.jpg
oh god.....i feel sick...she looks like haggis...HAGGIS I SAY
Richard Burns
07-03-2009, 01:34 PM
that old bag can sing though.
DoctorP
07-03-2009, 09:26 PM
Christ, don't accuse a Scottish person of being English!!!:scared:
It's ok...RB's not Christ! :D:rolleyes:
thistle
07-03-2009, 09:32 PM
Scottish, eh...I can guess what you look like!:D
http://cruciality.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/susan-boyle.jpg
I'm almost tempted to post my pic now, I am not much younger than her, but I can assure you i look nothing like that!
commando
07-03-2009, 10:50 PM
Oh, I know.:) I've seen far fairer lasses, aye!
http://www.gulum.net/model/resimler/kirsty-hume-1024x768-4758.jpg
thistle
07-29-2009, 03:25 PM
I just wanted to say that after working I dont know how many years of my life in Japanese companies., I am very much enjoying working in an American enviroment.
I must say I never thought it would be through the US Military. BUt I will just that I am very happy to be here:)
Maybe start a thread later on the differences between Japanese and American companies and work attitudes. Not now...just too hot
I just wanted to say that after working I dont know how many years of my life in Japanese companies., I am very much enjoying working in an American enviroment.
I must say I never thought it would be through the US Military. BUt I will just that I am very happy to be here:)
Maybe start a thread later on the differences between Japanese and American companies and work attitudes. Not now...just too hot
I guess I'm just unlucky. I'm working on base and it's absolutely terrible. This is the only job I've ever had where I've been tempted to just walk out and not come back. I thought working off-base kind of sucked, but where I'm at now is so much worse. Already got a decent job lined up off base for when this contract is up in a few months.
Richard Burns
07-29-2009, 04:43 PM
One thing in the world of jobs for me if it pays enough than I don't care how much it sucks jmho.
abonifi1
07-29-2009, 04:46 PM
One thing in the world of jobs for me if it pays enough than I don't care how much it sucks jmho.
Say that when you have a job that sucks.
Richard Burns
07-29-2009, 04:48 PM
Say that when you have a job that sucks.
Every job I ever had sucks until this one. But they all paid garbage on top of sucking. If they paid at least 50k or more than i'd stick around.
Say that when you have a job that sucks.
Right. I made decent money at my last job but the boss was an untrusting <insult>. If you can't trust your IT team, get rid of them and stop being a pain in the ******* ass.
And I made over 50k combined w/ JU. Money is way lower than happiness on my priority scale.
Every job I ever had sucks until this one. But they all paid garbage on top of sucking. If they paid at least 50k or more than i'd stick around.
That's the only reason I'm sticking around until the end of the contract. Hopefully they don't fire me...they've already threatened it. Didn't even do anything wrong either. Some Marine falsely assumed something (didn't even talk to me) and went to my boss and shit just went downhill from there. Totally blindsided me and the more I try to defend myself, the worse it gets because it questions the integrity of that Marine. ******* politics.
The next job I'm taking will be a big pay cut at first, but it's at least something I love doing and in a VERY nice location.
Richard Burns
07-29-2009, 04:53 PM
And I made over 50k combined w/ JU. Money is way lower than hapiness on my priority scale.
I agree to an extent. Like I love my current job. But on the flip side it's hard to be happy and broke.
But I would sacrifice some money to have a job I love.
DoctorP
07-29-2009, 04:59 PM
Every job I ever had sucks until this one. But they all paid garbage on top of sucking. If they paid at least 50k or more than i'd stick around.
I was making almost $20k more at my last job, with good bosses, but the hours sucked and momma wasn't happy.
hankypanky
07-29-2009, 08:45 PM
I was making almost $20k more at my last job, with good bosses, but the hours sucked and momma wasn't happy.
Hard to believe a woman is not happy with money:scratchchin:
gtlm2000
07-29-2009, 08:53 PM
I'm glad that you got job :)
I also want to work on base :(
I'm glad that you got job :)
I also want to work on base :(
You should go work for MCCS. I hear good things. :thumbup:
spike7165
07-31-2009, 04:47 PM
Thistle - Quick question
I'm really confused by the non-sofa job thing
What status do you have now?
Do you still have some kind of Japanese work permission? How does that work if you work on base?
Are you considered an MLC/IHA hire or some other acronym....you can tell im confused!
Richard Burns
07-31-2009, 05:25 PM
Non-SOFA base workers are either MLC, IHA, contractor w/o SOFA ie; Foster Consession Mall, or work for one of the three staffing agencies(Plenty staff, prostaff, and on time).
To get a base job like this you need to either be a Japanese citizen or have a valid visa.
spike7165
07-31-2009, 05:29 PM
ah i see I was thinking everyone was either mlc or iha,
so its possible to get hired direct as a contractor for example as you say in the foster concession mall then that individual business is reponsible for you and picks up the tab directly.
Presumably then you need either spouse or japanese working visa?
Do contractor jobs get any kind of benefits on base?
thistle
07-31-2009, 10:03 PM
ah i see I was thinking everyone was either mlc or iha,
so its possible to get hired direct as a contractor for example as you say in the foster concession mall then that individual business is reponsible for you and picks up the tab directly.
Presumably then you need either spouse or japanese working visa?
Do contractor jobs get any kind of benefits on base?
I got the job through On=Time staffing agency and i am a permanent resident.
But you could get a job through these agencies if you have a valid visa.
I don't know about getting hired direct as a contractor, but if you are a US citizen then it is probably possbible. If you are not a US citizen you will most likely have to take the staffing agency route and then you work yourself up to an IHA position.
What does MLC mean?
Richard Burns
07-31-2009, 10:14 PM
MLC = White collar jobs
IHA = Blue collar jobs
DoctorP
07-31-2009, 10:33 PM
MLC = White collar jobs
IHA = Blue collar jobs
wrong again!:rolleyes:
spike7165
07-31-2009, 11:03 PM
Thanks for the replies
So with the agency job do you get any base priveledges? Presumably you can buy lunch in Subway but is that about it?
DougP
07-31-2009, 11:06 PM
wrong again!:rolleyes:
I know, right:w00t: I know quite a few IHA that wear white collar shirts to work. :D
thistle
07-31-2009, 11:25 PM
Thanks for the replies
So with the agency job do you get any base priveledges? Presumably you can buy lunch in Subway but is that about it?
Yes, that's about it...
I think you could also go to the movie theatre and the pool without showing any military id. And the bowling alley and the library.
Sex Wax
08-01-2009, 03:36 AM
Yes, that's about it...
I think you could also go to the movie theatre and the pool without showing any military id. And the bowling alley and the library.
Why would anyone in their right mind go to a bowling alley on base? Thats just silly.
DoctorP
08-01-2009, 07:45 AM
I know, right:w00t: I know quite a few IHA that wear white collar shirts to work. :D
Not to mention all of the MLC's I know that sweat their asses off at their white collar jobs! LMAO! RB...again talking about shit he has no idea about.:rolleyes:
P_chan
08-01-2009, 07:51 AM
Not to mention all of the MLC's I know that sweat their asses off at their white collar jobs! LMAO! RB...again talking about shit he has no idea about.:rolleyes:
Kinda like having a che avatar when you don't know what he really did and stood for.
LOL but Doug's is making me LMFAO:thumbup:
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