US govt jobs

[152 Sumo]

I already posted some info about myself in the meet/greet section, but I wanted to post here since most of my questions will be about finding a job.

Is it very hard to find US govt jobs that will pay for relocation from states, and pay for housing allowance? I haven't applied to any jobs yet because I am not 100% ready to go. I am just trying to get as much info as possible while I am waiting.

I will have a B.S. in aviation maintenance management in a month. I am not sure if this degree will help much in Okinawa. I wonder if it will make me "overqualified" in some employers' eyes.

I would appreciate any info.

[Blues]

unless you want to work on planes again thats about all its good for.

[Richard Burns]

I never understood that whole "we won't hire you because you're overqualified" thing.

[DoctorP]

I never understood that whole "we won't hire you because you're overqualified" thing.

People that say that are worried that an overqualified candidate may make them look bad and cost them their job.

[152 Sumo]

People that say that are worried that an overqualified candidate may make them look bad and cost them their job.

That might be true in some circumstances. But the real reason why some employers refuse to hire the "overqualified" candidate because they might not take the job seriously, or move on in little time.

[DoctorP]

That might be true in some circumstances. But the real reason why some employers refuse to hire the "overqualified" candidate because they might not take the job seriously, or move on in little time.

True, but that happens in gov't anyway...especially overseas.

[152 Sumo]

True, but that happens in gov't anyway...especially overseas.

That makes sense.

I just hope I can find something. It would be ideal to NOT get a job that relies on the bases, since they might close one day (probably not before I retire, but who knows). I am realistic though. My off base opportunities probably stop at teaching english. My Nihongo is pretty limited. I understand a lot of vocabulary and can read most hiragana.

[Blues]

in my short time here, i've realized at this point and time I would not want to permanently reside in Japan. America really does feel like the land of opportunity compared to this country.

[Spadesy]

That makes sense.

I just hope I can find something. It would be ideal to NOT get a job that relies on the bases, since they might close one day (probably not before I retire, but who knows). I am realistic though. My off base opportunities probably stop at teaching english. My Nihongo is pretty limited. I understand a lot of vocabulary and can read most hiragana.

The actual bases are going to remain here for quite some time...the Guam move is supposed to move about half the Marines to Guam, but for the long-term, there's always going to be a military presence here. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Me...I like Japan and all that, but after my next enlistment, I want to work out of D.C. Would it be wrong if I entertained the notion of being married to a Japanese while being over in D.C? Not saying it's realistic or something to put a goal at. But a man can imagine.

[proudtobnotpc]

in my short time here, i've realized at this point and time I would not want to permanently reside in Japan. America really does feel like the land of opportunity compared to this country.
please share some of the crack you are smoking. Amerika is shit right now :thumbdown:

[152 Sumo]

please share some of the crack you are smoking. Amerika is shit right now :thumbdown:

I agree in a more 'pc' way.:D

but, for me, the reasoning behind coming back to Okinawa isn't for the opportunities. There will always be more opportunities in the states. I am coming back to Okinawa because of Okinawa.

[Blues]

please share some of the crack you are smoking. Amerika is shit right now :thumbdown:

Um lets see I get paid WAY better for the same work.

Granted, America will get back on track. Treatment of foreigners is unlikely to change before that happens.

I'd rather not be relegated to only being an English teacher or at the bottom tier because of engrained employment racism.

But then I have no idea what I'm talking about either. But my impression of employment of Japan is not as welcoming as I thought it should be. :cool:

[DougP]

Um lets see I get paid WAY better for the same work.

Granted, America will get back on track. Treatment of foreigners is unlikely to change before that happens.

I'd rather not be relegated to only being an English teacher or at the bottom tier because of engrained employment racism.

But then I have no idea what I'm talking about either. But my impression of employment of Japan is not as welcoming as I thought it should be. :cool:

Depends on where you are in the states. Unemployment isn't as high as it is right now and headed deeper into the double digits because there's tons of opportunity in America. Some skill sets will do you better than others, granted. But don't count that better paying job you think you could have until you actually have it. Seen in happen to a few people. I've heard the talk about how they could rake in more cash back in the states, have interviews lined up, sure things in the works, then come to find out, things weren't as peachy as they originally had thought they would be. Sure, the job market ain't great here either, but I sure as hell wouldn't jump ship from the workforce, not for a few years or until I have to, whichever comes first. Nothing is a sure thing especially with the economy being the way it is now, and yes, I expect it to get worse over the next couple of years.

[hankypanky]

I never understood that whole "we won't hire you because you're overqualified" thing.

Wouldn't expect you to RB.:D