Posted on Dec 26, 2018
How easy or hard will be for my spouse to find a job?
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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.
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Posted 7 y ago
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In most cases, I think this will largely depend on where you get assigned.
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Easier if she has a license, however she should be able to find employment
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
Lt Col Charlie Brown “A license” ? That key word is significant for military spouses, there are movements afloat to enable better spousal employment opportunities, I do hope some of them are effective.
The licensing debacle for many in some states is similar to union strictures.
After his discharge at Ft Bliss, a brother could not get his old job in Los Angeles w/o a union card. The union said, “no job, no union card”. He sang the Airborne Song and re-enlisted!
The licensing debacle for many in some states is similar to union strictures.
After his discharge at Ft Bliss, a brother could not get his old job in Los Angeles w/o a union card. The union said, “no job, no union card”. He sang the Airborne Song and re-enlisted!
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 - I understand. I am a licensed clinical counselor. I cannot practice where I live because the licensing is not reciprocal. If you are on the government payroll it doesn't matter which state you are licensed in. Sometimes you can get a license where you are located with minimal effort. It all depends (LOL)
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Patricia Overmeyer
Lt Col Charlie Brown - There is a federal law requiring more reciprocal licensing procedures for military/military spouses. However, it was fairly watered down due to many states having issues regarding licensing procedures and reciprocal licensing for various professions. One would think that wouldn't be an issue in the physical or mental health department (i.e. nursing, clinical counselor, etc.) as the licensing requirements should all be the same. But alas, they aren't. I can understand the licensing requirements for attorneys being different as each state has different laws, but health care? Does knowing how to diagnose flu differ from state to state? Are there different flu reactions in different states? SMDH!
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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.
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Jenn Moynihan
Great suggestions from others. Schools in the area where you are stationed are also a possibility.
If there is a VET Center Inc I know they are often headed by Vets with LICSW or LCSW so, at the very least, they may be able to lead her in the right direction if they didn’t have anything available.
Have her sign up on indeed.com. They have a lot of SW positions. USAJobs as well.
If there is a VET Center Inc I know they are often headed by Vets with LICSW or LCSW so, at the very least, they may be able to lead her in the right direction if they didn’t have anything available.
Have her sign up on indeed.com. They have a lot of SW positions. USAJobs as well.
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A social worker is a masters degree, not a bachelor. But, if she is a licensed social worker with a master degree, she can work anywhere in the country.
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Sgt Jude Eschete
Just saw this post. She can also try to be a FRO (Family Readiness Officer), she could try getting a position with the Army Emergency Relief which is analogous to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society.
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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.
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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.
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If she has a degree that is marketable/hirable, it shouldn’t be that difficult.
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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.
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.
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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.
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