How do you hold down a job when you're 'married to the navy'?

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Permalink Reply by Tonys wife1987 on October 30, 2009 at 9:25pm

i would try a community school cause they are more apt to transfer credits and maybe some online classes to help you keep up your credits

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Permalink Reply by prehysteric on October 30, 2009 at 10:25pm

Mmm, in terms of an actual degree, I'm not too concerned about it, I've got 2 years worth of AP credits (though only a year or so of them will actually follow me to college, most places), so my BS will only take 2 or 3 years, and I plan to stay in one place to obtain that. After my bachelor's, I'm not sure if Cody and I will move together or what, I guess that depends on what things look like on both sides in 2 years, haha. I might wind up living in one spot for grad school as well. Either way, we're planning to try and visit one another as often as possible! We're used to the long distance thing and normally only get to see each other one or two weekends a month if we're lucky.

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Permalink Reply by Jean on November 1, 2009 at 9:38pm

I was "married" to the USAF for 17 years, am a retired RN. my education was complete before i was married, but i never had a problem getting a job when i wanted one. Did not work overseas as that was against the status of forces agreement, meaning I could not work on the economy in a British hospital. When we were transferred in the CONUS I gave them more than 2 weeks and moved on..
From what I understand reading about your plans it sounds as though you should get your education first. Because the Navy will come first in your husbands life.

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Permalink Reply by Erin on November 2, 2009 at 4:19pm

you can get jobs on the base though

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Permalink Reply by Jean on November 6, 2009 at 11:15pm

Yes, you can try. I tried and the Chief Nurse could not hire me. She would have had to pay me more than she was bugeted , so had to fill her slots with military when they became available. We needed the money so i went to work in the BX.. And enjoyed it!!

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Permalink Reply by YEAH_im_Tosten*s_WIFE on November 13, 2009 at 1:49pm

the NAVY has amazing college programs and some type of college campus type thing on most bases...look into the university of maryland university college...thats where I went and my degree was psychology. Also many online schools have great psychology programs

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Permalink Reply by Larissa(rick's girlfriendCVN-69) on November 14, 2009 at 3:57am

this is kind of what me and my sailor are going through...he is off with the navy and i am finishing off college. we have talked about what i could do if we should get married. pretty much we decided that i would get a job maybe on base or someplace else to try and bring in money...if that didnt work out...i would be a stay at home mom (if we should have kids) right now it will be a test to see how strong your relationship is to see if you can last not seeing him a long time...i last saw my sailor in august and wont see him again till july. if you have any questions about what to do when he is gone...feel free to write to me

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Permalink Reply by Coy's girl on November 15, 2009 at 1:42pm

How do you do it? What do you do to keep yourself occupied? Does anyone know how easy it is for a teacher to get hired when their significant other is in the navy and constantly moving?

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Permalink Reply by amya on November 15, 2009 at 2:39pm

Hmmm, you might consider teaching online. Most colleges, even community colleges, have a significant offering of online courses. Even K-12 schools are increasing their online options, mostly for alternative HS options, but if you teach online, you can be anywhere...

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Permalink Reply by Achseh on November 15, 2009 at 4:14pm

The Praxis might be an issue, but even so I've known many Navy wives over the years who were teachers and got work, either substituting or full time

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Permalink Reply by KaylaLynne on November 15, 2009 at 4:29pm

The navy is really helpful with jobs for relocation. Im getting my nursing degree and when i need a job they'll find one for me even if im in a different country. they can even help you if you want to coach stuff or be on teams etc.

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