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Oh? Do tell... I assume you mean in Hawaii. I apologize for my ignorance.
Yes, I mean Hawaii. Just about any company would find it a bonus if they had an HR administrator or manager who speaks Japanese. It's all upside to speak/understand Japanese - you've got an extra motivation with a wife and child - isn't your child going to learn Japanese?
you've got an extra motivation with a wife and child - isn't your child going to learn Japanese?
That's very true. Of course my kids will, lucky little things, it will come naturally to them. We are raising them in a bilingual household. As for me, I am over thirty and my mind isn't as pliable as it once was...I am hoping the Rosetta Stone method works...I surely will study hard.
I have made a three year plan that involves getting a master's degree, paying off all existing debt and saving enough to get started(six months worth of living expenses). I have been accepted into a master's in Public Administration program and a master's in Human Resources (training and development) program. My bachelor's degree was in general studies and the only professional experience I have is one year as a social worker and five years teaching English in Japan. I am asking for opinions as to which degree has the best opportunities work, salary, and growth. We have never been a family of means and living in Japan means we are used to small living quarters. I know it will be tough and we will be poor financially but I am determined to make my family happy and comfortable. Please lend me some helpful advice. Thanks in advance!!!
Which colleges/universities accepted you into their master's programs and what do you see yourself doing five years from now?
Which colleges/universities accepted you into their master's programs and what do you see yourself doing five years from now?
Seton Hall and University of Ill. Springfield are the two. I see myself working in an HR dept. and hopefully making enough money to support my family. Any advice?
Since you live in Japan and know some Japanese, making the effort to become fluent in Japanese will pay off when you look for jobs in Honolulu, Like whtviper1 mentioned.specially in the hospitality industry. Any hotel will hire you if you are fluent in Japanese and native English speaker regardless your work experience. Although the positions will be entry-level and won't pay much since you have a family, but you can work your way up to a manager and potentially move to an HR position. One of my best friends has a masters in HR and it took her 1 year and a half to get a good job in her Field,she now work as HR specialist for the USS Missouri Memorial, It will take some time to network and meet the right people to get a good job in Hawaii, However you can get there, definitely it will just take some time. good luck!
One of my best friends has a masters in HR and it took her 1 year and a half to get a good job in her Field,she now work as HR specialist for the USS Missouri Memorial, It will take some time to network and meet the right people to get a good job in Hawaii, However you can get there, definitely it will just take some time. good luck!
Thank you so much for the info and suggestion!
Any idea what kind of pay I could expect in such a position? Also, do you think my wife will have trouble finding work? Of course she is a native Japanese speaker and her English is very natural but a but bumpy in grammar from time to time.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Seton Hall and University of Ill. Springfield are the two. I see myself working in an HR dept. and hopefully making enough money to support my family. Any advice?
I was hoping that you were accepted into master's programs that would make it a little easier for you to network in Hawaiʻi (such as the MHRM program (http://www.shidler.hawaii.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=290 - broken link) at UH's Shidler College of Business).
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Any idea what kind of pay I could expect in such a position? Also, do you think my wife will have trouble finding work? Of course she is a native Japanese speaker and her English is very natural but a but bumpy in grammar from time to time.
According to a couple of my friends in HR (one at UH Mānoa and another at Hawaiian Airlines), a person with a master's in HR and little experience will probably have a starting salary of about $44,000 per year in Hawaiʻi.
In terms of your wife finding work, it shouldn't be too difficult for her, depending on her level of education. However, childcare expenses might consume a large portion of her income, unless you have friends or relatives that can offer assistance.
My wife had BA in Public relations minor in broadcast journalism, 15 years experience. Was offered 65K in Oahu. But, when we did the math, it wasnt worth much due to DayCare, traveling to and from work etc etc.; Also, Japanese language was brought up allot as a need here. Get it before you get here.
In terms of your wife finding work, it shouldn't be too difficult for her, depending on her level of education.
Yeah she has a BA and experience as a museum guide and retail manager herein Japan. I guess I figured she would stay home with our two kids and hopefully take on two more whose parents want their children to learn Japanese while being babysat. I would imagine there is a market for that...
I think I've decided on Seton Hall's master's in HR plus getting my Japanese ability on par. From what I read on this forum, it seems I shouldn't even start looking for work until I get there. Any thoughts?
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Do tell... I assume you mean in Hawaii. I apologize for my ignorance.
