How easy or hard will be for my spouse to find a job?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:16:42 -0500

My wife she has a bachelor degree. My question is her having degree will help. Her get a job easy or hard in base or in the surround towns near by base.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2018 10:18 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:18:30 -0500

If she has a degree that is marketable/hirable, it shouldn’t be that difficult.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2018 10:21 AM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:21:04 -0500

I forgot to mention shes a social worker at the moment

Response by SPC David S. made Dec 26 at 2018 10:40 AM

SPC David S. — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:40:33 -0500

As a social worker should be fairly easy - to many people these days are dealing with issues. Good field and in demand. Employment of mental health and substance abuse social workers is projected to grow 19% from 2016 to 2026. That's much faster than the average for all occupations.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Dec 26 at 2018 10:53 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:53:02 -0500

In most cases, I think this will largely depend on where you get assigned.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Dec 26 at 2018 10:54 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:54:49 -0500

Easier if she has a license, however she should be able to find employment

Response by Patricia Overmeyer made Dec 26 at 2018 11:15 AM

Patricia Overmeyer — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:15:50 -0500

Depends on what her degree is in and where you are stationed. I've had clients who had degrees and could only get a job at the base PX; others had to go through new licensing procedures in the new state (if their job requires a license) as not all states have agreed to accept licenses issued from other states; still others were able to get jobs in their fields, but each PCS put them further behind as they had to start over again in the new state.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 26 at 2018 11:40 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:40:13 -0500

In general, degree wins over non-degree, particularly in the Social Sciences. “He who makes the rules, rules.” Don’t confine yourself to government employers, there are many more opportunities in private industry. And the only limitations are how you perform.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Dec 26 at 2018 5:33 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:33:58 -0500

Not enough information in the question to develop a good answer. Please tell us about the location and time frame involved. Also wife’s education level and previous experience.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2018 5:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:39:35 -0500

Simply depends on where you move. When I lived overseas there were spouses with Master degrees who couldn't find work. But if you were stateside, there is whatever the local job market supports.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Dec 26 at 2018 5:39 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:39:46 -0500

That is all very subjective, base location and size. Does her degree match up with available positions, does she have the experience to compete in her career field etc. a degree obviously makes someone more marketable than not. Thank you for your service.

Response by Maj John Bell made Dec 26 at 2018 6:11 PM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:11:08 -0500

Many employers looking at a military spouse assume that they will be gone in 2-4 years. It will affect whether or not they hire her, how much they pay her, whether she gets resume enhancing tasks or not.

Response by Sgt Jude Eschete made Dec 27 at 2018 2:56 PM

Sgt Jude Eschete — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:56:29 -0500

We need more details, what is her degree in, what is her experience, what base will it be near? I'm sure there are groups that if you gave us more details we could possibly even help get a connection for a position.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2020 12:41 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:41:19 -0500

What does she do?
If you plan to stay in she should look for work as a government employee. She can transfer to follow you in the civilian system.