Looking For Help in Our Move To Kodiak AK (Kotzebue: for sale, living in)

[raygutz]

Hello Alaska !
I am planning to move to the Island of Kodiak My better half is taking a position there and of course I have the option of coming along to have a wonderful time or work at a job.
I am fully ready for any opportunity. I have worked as a telecommunications technician for the past 28 years The guys I was educated by you know the big companies, AT&T Fiber, Verizon Wireless Cellular.

What does anyone know about these sort of jobs on Kodiak? Please let me know if you are aware of anything. Also I would like to know if someone. has any lodging 2bd 1 bath, for sale or rent. Anything will be real nice

Thanks folks Ray & Liz Sacramento Ca

[warptman]

You two have a cool last name, just like the city!

[Moose Whisperer]

Wow, Sacramento to Kodiak Island. You guys are in for a major culture shock!

[bortstc37]

hey now, i lived in the bay area before moving up...you'd be surprised how many people can very quickly and easily get away into the mountains on a regular basis down there. some folks in california spend a lot more time in the wilderness than most alaskans do- a small percentage of the population, really, but with such a large population in general, that's still quite a lot of people!

[Alaskapat528]

Originally Posted by bortstc37

hey now, i lived in the bay area before moving up...you'd be surprised how many people can very quickly and easily get away into the mountains on a regular basis down there. some folks in california spend a lot more time in the wilderness than most alaskans do- a small percentage of the population, really, but with such a large population in general, that's still quite a lot of people!

Trust me, Moose is correct in talking about culture shock; has nothing to do with the mountains but a totally different environment.

[raygutz]

But of Course we are not ready for culture shock but there's no time like right now. Sacramento is a funny Last Name eh ? Thanks to All who have some interesting feedback. BTW my wife had lived in Kotzebue for 3 yrs she's tellin me its a snap.. wtf ? Pray

If you've got any info for jobs and living quarters in Kodiak it would be Totally Appreciated. Thanks Very Much..

the Sacramentos <grin>

[warptman]

lol

Alaska Job Center Network

[warptman]

Kodiak Job Service
309 Center Street, Kodiak, AK 99615-6315
Phone: 486-3105 Fax: 486-4716, Toll Free: 1-800-478-3105
Job Seekers & Employers: kodiak.jobcenter@alaska.gov

A fellow by the name Jason lives in Kodiak. I'm sure he'll read on this thread and put his input on it. Jason, where are you???

[bortstc37]

i dunno...i felt more culture shock living in anchorage than i felt when we moved to a bush village.

[raygutz]

Thanks for your constant vigilance , I am certainly happy I found this board. Nice to have some life breathing people who are caring.

Have a great weekend

the Sacramento's LOL

FYI also the Chamber of Commerce site has unending information about cities as your targeted Move, and some strategy to boot as to get around for local shin-digs and crab-feeds
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[URL="http://kodiak.org/"]Kodiak Island, Alaska - Official Visitors Guide[/URL]

I'm finding this to have great insight for the new-bee to get around


Very Nice

G'day