#Inspiration
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- #DODCivilian #COVIDExperience #PCSOrders #Germany #Grafenwoehr #GoingPlaces #ArmyLodging
***Apology for late upload, error with loading
I was asked by one of my subscribers:
(1) How a Civilian got to Germany
(2)What I do as a DOD Civilian and how I got to this point?
As I am settling in lodging and can’t go anywhere for 14 days wanted to share tho two questions along with some tips with traveling, items needed, communication log, etc. By the way it’s cold 🥶 here be prepared
Thank you so much for sharing all of this great info! We are moving to Germany as well as a DOD Civilian! It’s so nice to find your content that pertains to DOD Civilian!
You’re welcome
Thank you so much for putting this video together. I've been trying to find out information on PCSing on the civilian side, because my husband was just referred for a position at Osan Air Base in South Korea. My husband worked in South Korea back when he was in the army, But was medically discharged. So he started working contractor jobs and then eventually got into the government circuit which we're in now. We have never PCSed as civilians before, So getting information from a fellow civilian is a huge help. Keep on doing what you're doing, I will definitely continue to follow. Hopefully in the next few months we should have word that will be headed to South Korea.
So glad I can be a help to you all. I’ll do few updates as well
Thanks for uploading this video! As a fellow DOD Civilian, you’re right that most reddit threads and RUclips videos are for active duty. Great info!
How’d you apply as a DOD civilian? I recent medboarded and want to continue government work.
Thank you for sharing! I am a civilian employee for the navy trying to move to Germany and hoping to get a job with the Air Force or Army... You have given me sooo many tips! Now I can plan accordingly!!!! Thanks so so so much!!!!!!!!
If you get PCS orders, your car will be apart of shipment on your orders. From experience with individuals who have brought an animal they have to pay separately but make sure they have all shots, paperwork completed.
I’ll also be doing another one soon on tips from in processing. Thank you for watching
I’m so happy I found your channel. I just had an interview today for a position in Germany and I’m praying I get it. I’m an Air Force veteran and been trying to get there and these videos will help with the civilian aspect to pcsing.
Pray you get it as well
Did you get it?
@seliciasmien60 Did you get the job?
@@ebo7310 no I ended up getting a different in the DMV area but maybe I should start looking again because I need a change
YAYY. Thank you for covering this! It was very much needed. I am 25 years old with an MPH and I love seeing other young, single(or just not married) people moving overseas because you don't see that a lot.
Thank you!! Remember you can chase and do anything you out mine too. So much opportunity out there
@@shesgoingplaces8847 thanks!!
Hi, thank so much for this video. I was DOD civilian until 2016 when I transferred to the Department of Veteran Affairs. I actually work at Landstuhl and in Vilseck about 9 years ago. I received a tentative offer for a position in Vilseck and I’m interested in knowing how much things have changed. I should be receiving my official offer soon and this time I will be traveling with a child 😱. I look forward to watching your videos to see if my questions are answered
That's alot of good info appreciate you keep it flowing💯
Thank you will do
Hi! I love your channel :) I was wondering if you know if DOD Civilian employees stateside having to go to another state for their job get travel expenses reimbursed? Please let me know :) Thank you!
very informative, I used to work for CYS for 5 yrs then move into GS. Hubby is retiring and looking into info about moving to Germany as a civilian.
Very good video. I'm a DOD nurse and would love to move to Japan or Italy to work at the hospital. I keep applying so we'll see!
Keep applying!! Good luck
Oh wow are you still stationed in Grafenwohr Germany? How do you like it pros/cons?
I am DoD, conus. I've been to Germany, lived there 8 years. Not as a DoD civ. Thinking about taking a job . I've heard only great things.
I love it here now that I’m able to move around see things
thank you so much for creating this channel and sharing your journey! I've looked at different jobs in other states and countries so it's really helpful to hear (and see) the perspective and experience of a civilian employee. is there a way to contact you privately for specific questions? like Instagram?
I would love to speak with you. I have been working for the military for 12 years and is considering traveling overseas
I'm so glad I found your video! How much time did you have between accepting the position and actually moving?
With Covid it was a lot because some position had to be an Exceptional Policy written and approved from commander. But normally many people accept job and with 1-2 months moving
Hello I love your videos. I'm just beginning the DoD civilian process. Benefit wise..is the LQA only for overseas or is it granted for the U.S as well that's not considered overseas. Also are Dod civilians allowed to live on post?
Hello! Thank you!!! I’ve only seen job offers state side that will only do PCS move not LQA but overseas yes depends on rank etc. When applying for job it will specify. Here in Germany civilians can not live on post. Once HR works with you, you’ll be directed to housing and start searching on moves.mil
@@shesgoingplaces8847 Thank you!!
Very informative. Thank you so much! Have you met any DoD Civilian employees who pcs'd with a family? I really want to pcs but not sure how the transition will be for my family.
Your family will be included in your orders if offered position,etc. Your LQA,post allowance will be calculated based off your dependents
@@shesgoingplaces8847 Thank you. What about the schools? Would you happen to know how that aspect is for DoD Civilian families?
@@msjenn3526 I don’t know much about schooos I do know many good to Netz elementary or Graf and high school is vilseck.
@@shesgoingplaces8847 Thank you so much. We appreciate all you're doing to help those of us with questions/concerns about the PCS move. Be Blessed.
@@msjenn3526 you’re welcome
What did the timeline look like for you as far as from accepting the TJO, submitting required docs to CPAC, getting orders, and then having a report date? I have a child and will need to get all things in order for non temporary storage, etc.
This was during Covid, so it took months because I had to get an exceptional letter. The people that’s coming now taking 2-3 months. For overseas jobs you need an official passport for you and dependents on orders. Official passports can take 6-8 weeks. In the mist you’ll have order first so you can still get household and car shipped out.
Hope I was able to answer you
Question. I used to live in Germany while I was in the Army and would like to go back. I currently a Gov employee, but not DOD. If I could get a position that is authorized PCS OCONUS. Does the DOD assit with the selling of your current home? I know in the Bureau of Prisons if you are selected for a new position (generally GS11 or higher) they assist with selling your house, even covering a portion of closing. I hope this makes sense. Thanks.
That’s a great question with selling. I know with renting if you break your lease they will reimburse. I would ask HR or whoever is handling your offers/benefits
@@shesgoingplaces8847 thanks for the response. I just noticed this morning.
Where do you apply for this kind of stuff? Is it on the department of defense website or through different companies?
USAjobs.gov
How the vacation leave goes? Is it true need someone to apply for your behalf? So that the dod allowed you to get a leave i have a gf in ausbach thank you
Not sure how you asking the question. You can request leave through management and over time you also accrue home leave to states
What about taxes - were you taxed on the move? I know the laws have changed and its so confusing!
I currently haven’t received anything get. My colleague who got here like a year before me stated she did. Maybe a change. Hope so 🤞🏾
@@shesgoingplaces8847 ok. Thank you.
How much is the cola/ post allowance for Germany $, I live in Alaska.
As I am getting back to work and awaiting retro from maternity I heard percentage went up. I just search online says here in Bavaria 35% 🤔 for a while before maternity was 15%
Ok thanks, leaving Ak to go to Germany, I will be taking a pay cut. But hoping to even it out with PA & LQA
@@parkg7194 same happened for me and it evens out