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Kitten35 · 05-28-2009, 02:29 PM

What is the job market like for spouses in Honolulu near Shafter? I think we are headed there (not official yet, but on roster for base) and I NEED A JOB. It doesn't have to be full time but I go insane in the house all day.

I am looking for clerical, admin, or creative arts. Any leads?

Kitten35 · 05-28-2009, 03:35 PM

anyone?

Steph* · 05-28-2009, 03:39 PM

Here's a site you can check out

http://www.nafjobs.com/

Kitten35 · 05-28-2009, 05:57 PM

Thanks!

Kitten35 · 05-28-2009, 08:26 PM

Also, very seriously, on or off post? What is a typical utility bill? Most places we looked at had water included but not electric. How much does that generally run if you run the AC on a fairly regular basis? What about heat and trash and things? We can't decide on or off and want to know if it's possible to use more than the BAH after rent and utilities, or if we will come out slightly ahead or even.

wb3690 · 05-28-2009, 09:07 PM

electric can be pricey here.

one of my girlfriends has a rental house in mililani and they NEVER run their A/C because their bill usually ends up around 500.00 a month if they do.

I love being on base so I can run the a/c!

Victoria · 05-28-2009, 09:10 PM

Working in a tax office is great too!

I also had a job on PH. I went through Staffing Solutions of Hawaii.

Victoria · 05-28-2009, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Kitten35

Also, very seriously, on or off post? What is a typical utility bill? Most places we looked at had water included but not electric. How much does that generally run if you run the AC on a fairly regular basis? What about heat and trash and things? We can't decide on or off and want to know if it's possible to use more than the BAH after rent and utilities, or if we will come out slightly ahead or even.

Depends where you live. We last lived in Ewa Beach, which has desert-like conditions. Our electricity was usually between $150 and $240.

If it's just you and your husband, I'd recommend living in an apt off base. If you have kids, it may be more wise to live in base housing. Also, if you're a one vehicle family, then it'd may also be best to live in housing.

Kitten35 · 05-28-2009, 09:14 PM

We have one car and a motorcycle but no kids. We thought we might be able to stretch BAH but if elec is $500 then that would actually go over our allowance...yikes. This is an expensive place no?

Can DH use the bike to go to and from work?

Kitten35 · 05-28-2009, 09:18 PM

Sorry another question how much is COLA and how much is food? I hear it's like ten dollars for a gallon of milk?

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Kitten35 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,134 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 24%	Hawaii girls What is the job market like for spouses in Honolulu near Shafter? I think we are headed there (not official yet, but on roster for base) and I NEED A JOB. It doesn't have to be full time but I go insane in the house all day. I am looking for clerical, admin, or creative arts. Any leads?

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05-28-2009, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kitten35 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,134 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 24%	anyone?

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Steph* X Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: X Posts: 13,131 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 37%	Here's a site you can check out http://www.nafjobs.com/

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Kitten35 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,134 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 24%	Thanks!

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Kitten35 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,134 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 24%	Also, very seriously, on or off post? What is a typical utility bill? Most places we looked at had water included but not electric. How much does that generally run if you run the AC on a fairly regular basis? What about heat and trash and things? We can't decide on or off and want to know if it's possible to use more than the BAH after rent and utilities, or if we will come out slightly ahead or even.

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wb3690 Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,970 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 68%	electric can be pricey here. one of my girlfriends has a rental house in mililani and they NEVER run their A/C because their bill usually ends up around 500.00 a month if they do. I love being on base so I can run the a/c!

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Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,064 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 3% Longevity: 57%	Working in a tax office is great too! I also had a job on PH. I went through Staffing Solutions of Hawaii.

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Kitten35 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,134 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 24%	We have one car and a motorcycle but no kids. We thought we might be able to stretch BAH but if elec is $500 then that would actually go over our allowance...yikes. This is an expensive place no? Can DH use the bike to go to and from work?

05-28-2009, 09:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kitten35 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,134 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 24%	Sorry another question how much is COLA and how much is food? I hear it's like ten dollars for a gallon of milk?