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General question,

 

If a retired Philippine army migrates to the US (family based green card), what kind of job do you think they would be able to get? Any experience from anyone here?

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No one can really answer this question as no one can predict the future. Finding jobs is a case to case issue. Some people get jobs fast and some it takes long time. Some people get a job they like and some not. my thoughts for you brother if you are moving to the US don't be picky about jobs. Just take what you find and believe you can do, even if the job itself sucks. You are making a big change in life and sacrifices are needed. Good luck!

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37 minutes ago, POA said:

General question,

 

If a retired Philippine army migrates to the US (family based green card), what kind of job do you think they would be able to get? Any experience from anyone here?

What kind of training does he/she have?

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What is his skill set? That's what should be a strong factor in what he pursues. Of course it's better to have a job that you like. That should go without saying. Many Filipinos work in the states and he should be able to find something he'll like. A fun thing is to have him open his first paycheck in front of the family and you help compute it to pesos and watch his eyes light up. He'll walk around with a smile, and his chest pumped out. Ohhh what a feeling that is for him.

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1 hour ago, Deagle said:

No one can really answer this question as no one can predict the future. Finding jobs is a case to case issue. Some people get jobs fast and some it takes long time. Some people get a job they like and some not. my thoughts for you brother if you are moving to the US don't be picky about jobs. Just take what you find and believe you can do, even if the job itself sucks. You are making a big change in life and sacrifices are needed. Good luck!

 

Thank you. It is not for me and I was just wondering in general. 

1 hour ago, missileman said:

What kind of training does he/she have?

That's a very good question I don't know yet. :) 

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1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

What is his skill set? That's what should be a strong factor in what he pursues. Of course it's better to have a job that you like. That should go without saying. Many Filipinos work in the states and he should be able to find something he'll like. A fun thing is to have him open his first paycheck in front of the family and you help compute it to pesos and watch his eyes light up. He'll walk around with a smile, and his chest pumped out. Ohhh what a feeling that is for him.

Actually, the reality behind this is I am trying to make a decision if I will petition my sister who is in the army. Of course she is not yet retired and I know that things can change 20-25 years from now but I am just curious to know if it is even worth it from someone from the army to move here when they retire. She won't have any civilian work experience provided she stick in the army. lol True though once you convert the paycheck it really light up our eyes lol.

 

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