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Old 08-10-2009, 11:46 AM
 
Location: Seattle
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You'll have more problems living in Bethel on what you'll be making rather than racial problems.
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Old 08-10-2009, 12:06 PM
 
Location: Joplin, Missouri
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I am hoping that I get this job i applied for at Alaska Airlines, but I just realized that I am not white, and may not be accepted, and might be run out of the state. Can anyone tell me if black people are allowed here. I know here in Washington state we are ok, but I have always wanted to live in Alaska, but scared

Ok...you just realized you were not white? LOL I'm just messin with ya. Kind of made me think of that movie "The Jerk" with Steve Martin. GOOD LUCK with the job.
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Old 08-11-2009, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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well that is very good to hear. I am like the whitest black person ever, so i feel more comfortable around white people than black, but you never know with a new situation. Let's see if i get the job
You need to remember that less than 30% of the population in Bethel is white. Most are Alaska Native. If you really want to increase your rate of acceptance, try getting used to fish head stew, agutuk or moose tongue. At least that way you'll be referred to as a gussak less frequently.

Bethel is really a very friendly place once you get to know folks.
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Old 08-12-2009, 03:31 PM
 
Location: Anchorage
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Everyone is welcome in Alaska, I am sorry that your race would even have been a concern in your life. I almost feel like a minority in Anchorage having blonde hair. What kind of work do you do, jmrmode? I just can't imagine moving to a rural Alaska community without visiting it first.
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Old 08-17-2009, 08:18 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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Default lol

I just applied for the same job, and was looking at city-data hoping to find other people that need a roommate if I move there.

How funny. Anyway... good luck man! I have only heard good things about the people there.
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Old 11-08-2009, 11:11 PM
 
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I am hoping that I get this job i applied for at Alaska Airlines, but I just realized that I am not white, and may not be accepted, and might be run out of the state. Can anyone teto your gunll me if black people are allowed here. I know here in Washington state we are ok, but I have always wanted to live in Alaska, but scared
Seriously? Dude...The population here in Bethel is 1% Black...
and the last I heard the population is around about 6000 to 7000
So that's about 600 to 700 brothers/sisters up here....
and anyone of any color or race tries to "run you off" from anywhere...
that's just messed up....
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Old 11-08-2009, 11:17 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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We do not run anyone off!
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Old 11-09-2009, 08:50 AM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Seriously? Dude...The population here in Bethel is 1% Black...
and the last I heard the population is around about 6000 to 7000
So that's about 600 to 700 brothers/sisters up here....
and anyone of any color or race tries to "run you off" from anywhere...
that's just messed up....
Your math is just a bit off... 10% of 6000-7000 is 600-700. 1% is 60-70.
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Old 11-09-2009, 03:55 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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LOL This thread was made back when I was going through the INTERVIEW process for Alaska Airlines.. :P Way to grave dig
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Old 11-10-2009, 09:30 PM
 
Location: Seattle, Washington
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LOL This thread was made back when I was going through the INTERVIEW process for Alaska Airlines.. :P Way to grave dig
did you get the job? i have decided to try Anchorage, since it is near the water. i am still looking for jobs, but they all want you to have an Alaska Drivers license..can't get that until i get there..lol
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