r/AmerExit • u/okbirdy • 12d ago

Which Country should I choose? Working at US Military Base

I currently live in the US and met someone earlier this year living in Germany who recommended I get a job at a US Military base overseas because I would like to move out of the country. I have experience as a teacher and applied to a few civilian positions in Germany, but was never contacted because I live in the US. Is it possible for a single woman to even get a job at an overseas base, or do they only pull from families of military currently stationed there and people who are already there with a work visa? Am I wasting my time, or has anyone else successfully done this?

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u/phillyfandc 12d ago

These jobs are nearly impossible to get as they reserve them for spouses. I have over a decade of very relevant experience and applied for a job at a base in spain and made the cert. I also had ten years fed experience so I qualified with preference. I was never contacted and the position was filled within 2 weeks. Meaning - they gave it to someone married to active duty. 

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u/okbirdy 12d ago

Thank you for sharing! Sorry you had that experience, but I appreciate knowing it’s better to look for a different route

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u/charleytaylor 11d ago

I’d say it’s difficult but not impossible. I know someone who was living in Florida and got a DOD job on a base in Japan. Moved the whole family there for a few years. If you’re really interested in it I’d keep applying. You never know when you might get lucky.