Cymerick
Contributor
USAFE just awarded their new coding/training contract and wanted to offer some advice to anyone who is applying for one of these few positions.
Some questions you should ask:
1. Are relocation expenses for airline tickets for self and all family members paid for by company, both to and return from location at end of contract?
2. Will company pay to either move or store my household goods and vehicle while I work overseas on this contract?
3. I have school age children. Will the company cover the expense of enrolling them in DoD schools, if not will my salary be increased to cover the tuition?
4. Will I have furnishings support at my location or should I expect to have to furnish my own major appliances?
5. If no support available does the company provide any monetary support to cover initial costs (i.e. car, appliances, deposit & 1st month rent, procurring basic household goods).
6. In addition to my salary will I be given cost of living allowance?
7. In addition to my salary will I be given cost of housing allowance?
8. Is there bereveament leave, including the purchase of airline ticket, if loss of relative occurs while I'm working on location?
9. Will I have a sponsor onsight?
Some things you need to consider:
1. The cost of living in the country you are relocating too.
2. If you have extended family remaining in the states how will you stay in contact? Will you want to go back for periodic visits (holidays, reunions, emergencies, etc)
3. Language barrier (contractors almost always have to live off base and receive no support so communication is key).
4. Costs of insurance. You will need to ins to cover household goods in storage while you're gone or if goods are moved to cover them during the move. You will also need renters ins at your location. You will need auto ins at your location. You will need medical ins which covers costs overseas - ensure employers medical ins offering does this.
5. Living in a foreign country with friends or family nearby for several years.
Of course all the new job basics - expectations, salary, support, etc.
Amd always remember to check employer reviews on glassdoor.com - and leave them too!
Some questions you should ask:
1. Are relocation expenses for airline tickets for self and all family members paid for by company, both to and return from location at end of contract?
2. Will company pay to either move or store my household goods and vehicle while I work overseas on this contract?
3. I have school age children. Will the company cover the expense of enrolling them in DoD schools, if not will my salary be increased to cover the tuition?
4. Will I have furnishings support at my location or should I expect to have to furnish my own major appliances?
5. If no support available does the company provide any monetary support to cover initial costs (i.e. car, appliances, deposit & 1st month rent, procurring basic household goods).
6. In addition to my salary will I be given cost of living allowance?
7. In addition to my salary will I be given cost of housing allowance?
8. Is there bereveament leave, including the purchase of airline ticket, if loss of relative occurs while I'm working on location?
9. Will I have a sponsor onsight?
Some things you need to consider:
1. The cost of living in the country you are relocating too.
2. If you have extended family remaining in the states how will you stay in contact? Will you want to go back for periodic visits (holidays, reunions, emergencies, etc)
3. Language barrier (contractors almost always have to live off base and receive no support so communication is key).
4. Costs of insurance. You will need to ins to cover household goods in storage while you're gone or if goods are moved to cover them during the move. You will also need renters ins at your location. You will need auto ins at your location. You will need medical ins which covers costs overseas - ensure employers medical ins offering does this.
5. Living in a foreign country with friends or family nearby for several years.
Of course all the new job basics - expectations, salary, support, etc.
Amd always remember to check employer reviews on glassdoor.com - and leave them too!