05-07-2013, 07:17 PM
sputnut - I think one thing in your favor is that you've done a lot of different things so you aren't limiting yourself. On the other hand a lot of what others have posted here is probably true, unfortunately. You might stand a better chance finding a job in Hilo and of course that doesn't mean you can't live in Puna, many people do that including myself, but it's a pain.
Bringing your job with you is the best option and then there's the possibility of self-employment and I can see one or two opportunities you might have, but suspect those will be construction related which you seem to want to get out of. I understand that completely but constructions is starting to pick up here.
The astronomical observatories also hire people for jobs that don't require qualifications, maybe worth thinking about that although there aren't too many opportunities right now and that would definitely mean working in Hilo or on Mauna Kea, i.e., not Puna. If the TMT project finally gets going then I think a lot of local construction jobs might be on offer - we're talking a year or two from now though.
You seem to have a good attitude so suspect you'll stand a better chance than many people who want to move here, but it's a tough environment unfortunately. I have qualifications coming out of my pocket but am still looking to have to leave here after 17 years, so just be aware of that.
Tom
http://apacificview.blogspot.com/
Bringing your job with you is the best option and then there's the possibility of self-employment and I can see one or two opportunities you might have, but suspect those will be construction related which you seem to want to get out of. I understand that completely but constructions is starting to pick up here.
The astronomical observatories also hire people for jobs that don't require qualifications, maybe worth thinking about that although there aren't too many opportunities right now and that would definitely mean working in Hilo or on Mauna Kea, i.e., not Puna. If the TMT project finally gets going then I think a lot of local construction jobs might be on offer - we're talking a year or two from now though.
You seem to have a good attitude so suspect you'll stand a better chance than many people who want to move here, but it's a tough environment unfortunately. I have qualifications coming out of my pocket but am still looking to have to leave here after 17 years, so just be aware of that.
Tom
http://apacificview.blogspot.com/