Iraqi emigrant (Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue: apartment, low crime, find a job)

[aziz-Iraqi]

Hey all;

I am an Iraqi emigrant, i worked with USArmy & have my chance to live in the States, they "emigration dept." asked me which State you want to be re-settlement in? i chose NE.

but i am asking because i am wondering is there any issue for an Arab Moslem family living in NE?
and what is the best county to live in? Omaha, Lincoln,.....?

thank you

[Omahahonors]

I honestly don't know anybody who is against Islam here in Omaha. There are people at my job that have prayer sessions and they tell me they don't have any problems here.

[aziz-Iraqi]

Omaha honors, thank you alot for your reply
i am so happy for it.

but how about the jobs there? i am an english teacher here in Iraq.
what kinds of jobs i can find in Omaha?

thanks

[Raphael07]

Well.... what kind of education do you have? You may want to look into some college classes when you get here if you want a good paying job. But I have a feeling that you will have better grammar than most Americans. Hahaha I speak English good!!!! =)

[Omahahonors]

Originally Posted by aziz-Iraqi

Omaha honors, thank you alot for your reply
i am so happy for it.

but how about the jobs there? i am an english teacher here in Iraq.
what kinds of jobs i can find in Omaha?

thanks

There's an extensive array of jobs.

If you don't mind me asking you to spill the beans as to what you are looking for?

[aziz-Iraqi]

thanks all for answering me.
well, actually i like jobs which pay 10-12$ per hour, & about teaching in America will take a very long time to finish it, and i need to get a good amount of money, to bring my family.
i can bring them with me, but it will be a lil rough for them, since some charity organization will give us an apartment for 3 or 4 months only, till i got a job

i am interested in working with military as a translator, and don't know if i will be able to get such a job.
by the way, i graduated from Educational University in Iraq.
thanks

[Omaha Rocks]

Originally Posted by aziz-Iraqi

Hey all;

I am an Iraqi emigrant, i worked with USArmy & have my chance to live in the States, they "emigration dept." asked me which State you want to be re-settlement in? i chose NE.

but i am asking because i am wondering is there any issue for an Arab Moslem family living in NE?
and what is the best county to live in? Omaha, Lincoln,.....?

thank you

I think you'll want to live in Omaha - particularly in the East part of the city. It's very ethnically diverse.

Regarding doing translation work, I think you might want to check with Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue. Beyond that, I really don't know.

[The_Sage1]

Well, when you get here - welcome to Nebraska and the USA! I think you might want to look into Lincoln. They have a pretty good Muslim following and a mosque there. There are also state government jobs in Lincoln but I don't know what sort of translator jobs you might find there.

Lincoln is a more of a big town and Omaha is more of a small city. Lincoln is a much better place for walking and public transit...Omaha is more spread out and car-reliant.

I'm not really sure Nebraska is the best place for translator jobs...but the economy here is good and you can for sure find a job that pays 10-12 dollars an hour easy. Just make sure you have a HS diploma!

[texas_dave11]

With a domesticated Iraqi accent, family history, and living experience, I would research some federal intelligence agencies to see what they look for and seek applicable education. However, you will probably have to lea ve your family here in the states for extended periods of time.

[aziz-Iraqi]

Thanks for all who responded. Its really Great to see such ppl caring.
btw, it doesn't matter to me if the place i will live in there are Muslim's or mosque. all what i am caring about is a nice & low crime level place to live in.

I am out going person, i do make friends so fast .
My destination will be Nebraska. thats what i do want & hope.

anymore information's will be so appreciated.

thanks