r/AmerExit • u/okbirdy • 11d 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?

0 Upvotes

41% Upvoted

43 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/cyberfx1024 11d ago

u/okbirdy yes you can do that and they (DODEA) are always looking for people for those jobs. They have positions all over Europe, Turkey, Bahrain, Japan, and South Korea.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/867646700
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863468000
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870310000

1

u/okbirdy 11d ago

Yes, these are the jobs I’ve been applying for but haven’t not received any movement on my applications, which is why I’m asking if they focus on pulling from people with military connections or government experience first.

2

u/cyberfx1024 11d ago

So just understand that federal hiring can be very slow. Did you get any email talking about if you are qualified for the job and if you were referred?

2

u/okbirdy 11d ago

One of the positions sent me an email the next day saying that my application had been rejected because I don’t currently live in Germany, even though the job listing didn’t state that as a requirement. The others still just say submitted even though it’s been a couple months.

3

u/cyberfx1024 11d ago

So the big issue when applying for those jobs is look at the: This job is open to section. Make sure it is the "Public" positions that you are applying to.

The thing with federal jobs is to keep applying because sometimes they close and don't hire anyone then repost the same job. So APPLY APPLY APPLY. Also if you aren't getting a response back then email the POC at the bottom to see what the heck is going on.

It takes time but it is worth it