Comments on: Want to Change Your Life? Move to Hawaii.

By: Karen D

Karen D — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:06:41 +0000

Thanks for the positive vibes about making the dream a reality, Cory an Emilie! Good luck to you and hopefully in 5 years my husband and I will be there too! I will look forward to reading your blogs for insight and story. Mahalo and Aloha

By: Ken May

Ken May — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:19:23 +0000

Thanks ! I will be looking at ithe book ! As to changing my life …. I am a contented person . Happiness is found within oneself , and I have been for the most part happy wherever I have ended up .That stated , I have never spent time in prison or strung out on drugs Etc. One thing that I know is that GROWTH is reliant on change as much as it is on cause and effect . We can and do manifest our reality. I hope you all find what you seek ! Happy Day !!! Blessings to all . MAHALO !

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:54:47 +0000

Hello to everyone!My name is chris!I am from Greece and i am 23 years old!I attended in University of Mityline in the field of Oceanology, in two years i left the University and i was introduced in a college of state in the field of microbiology laboratory assistant!I succesfuly graduated!I also have proficiency degree in english language of Michigan University and computer degree named ECDL core!Have i any possibility to work at any work in Hawaii????I actually want to come and live there us much us i can by working?Is that feasible???

By: Vern

Vern — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:08:54 +0000

Hi Ken,

Thanks for writing – sounds like you’re excited! Did you read the Moving to Hawaii – Is Living in Paradise for You? ebook at Amazon yet?

By: Ken May

Ken May — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:05:28 +0000

Aloha !This thread has been a wealth of information for our upcoming move to the islands from Texas . Texas is a nightmare on many levels, and we are looking forward to our move to Pahoa . My Ipo has made the wait list for D.O.E. recruitment ( she has a ed Masters and is a reading specialist with a strong interest in E.S.L. and emergent reading ) and we are studying and preparing for the Interview by learning all we can that pertains to Hawaiian history , language , and culture . She is also only a few days and a couple hundred bones away from getting her Hawaiian teaching licence . If the D.O.E. can’t find her a position she will still be certified to teach at a private school . ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER ? MAHALO !

By: Travis

Travis — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:47:25 +0000

I am currently at the University of South Carolina studying for a degree. However, life here on the “mainland” is serving to be too hectic and I have always dreamed of moving to Hawaii. I am not looking to enter the city life, I just simply want to bring my dog and start a new life that is laidback and worry free. I am mainly looking for advice on how much I truly need to move over and how to get a job that will simply get me by. I am looking to relax, not over work myself because I am highly interested in working for a while but hopefully making it in music somehow just for fun. Any advice will help!

By: Vern

Vern — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:35:52 +0000

You’re a bit of a loon – yes. lol. Let me know how it goes!

By: Trent

Trent — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:59:33 +0000

Awesome posts. I’ve taught in Las Vegas for 15 years. I’m interviewing for a teaching position in Hawaii, Big Island. If I get it, I’m moving my family–I’ve a wife and five young children. I’m also a freelance writer and make income doing that.

Am I freaking crazy?

By: fiona

fiona — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:53:43 +0000

Just wondering how it went in applying for a teaching job. My husband and I have been teaching in Florida for the past 6 years but would love to move to Hawai’i. Already have Praxis scores but haven’t submitted an application.

By: Steff

Steff — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:06:20 +0000

Hi Vern,

I am a 21year old Geology student. I am studying in Ireland and would really love to move to Hawaii for a year(or longer depending on what kind of jobs are available to me) when I finish my degree. I visited the big island and Oahu a few years ago and fell in love with the place! I’m looking for a sociable job in a bar or in a retail store in the Ala Moana Centre for example. Then, Ideally I would like to ultimately end up working in the Volcano National park&spending the rest of my life there! But I’m finding it very difficult to find job openings online and I was wondering if it is possible to pre-organise work before arriving on the Islands or is it something I would have to organise when I got over there?
Thank you.

By: Senel

Senel — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:49:08 +0000

Hiya, me and my friend are currently studying to be Adult nurses and hope to move to Hawaii once we have got a years experince.At the moment we are completly stuck on how to go about this and whether it is even possible with such little savings. We are both British citizens and need some advice on how we would go about getting the correct visa’s to work and live in hawaii, where would be the best place in hawaii to go in reference to the most hospitals,whether it will be easy to rent cheaply, etc.

By: jerry myers

jerry myers — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:00:00 +0000

married 35 year old with 3 kids i work for a 24 hr spill resopnse company i have plenty of training in confined space and waters blasting with heave eqp and a class b with tanker we want to move to oahu asap do you think i have a good chance in findind a job on the island and i have machanic exp on semi trucks i am a supervisor at my job now looking for work on oahu please help me

By: Vern

Vern — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:49:05 +0000

Hi Brock, I don’t know if you’ll ever find a job that provides relocation assistance – you mean extra cash to move TO Hawaii – yes? Really, you’ll need to arrive, and go put your name in at the State job office. You’ll have to have savings before you go – and be ready to spend it until you get a job. Several thousand dollars – $5 or $10K – depending what the probability is of you getting a job very quickly is… Best of luck! Aloha, Vern

By: Brock

Brock — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:42:20 +0000

I’m a 30 y/o male with no dependents and an MBA but not real income to move to Hawaii. I have a history or working across the globe but not sure how viable moving to Hawaii will be without having the finances. I a looking for jobs that would provide relocation assistance but coming up short. Any recommendation or ideas out side of the standard “Monster / Craigslist” approach?

By: Vern

Vern — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:23:36 +0000

It could be… thing is – if they have a job for you, or don’t. I know little about Big Island. If you’re going to wait 5 years to move there you definitely should take a trip out there for a week and see what is in store for you when you arrive. Jobs can be easy to come by, or very difficult. 25,000 might not be enough if you can’t find something. Should be though!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:32:52 +0000

Hey Vern,

Would 25000 be enough to move my family of 4 to Hawaii? I just want us to have some form of a cushion till I can land a job. I am experienced in construction and I am thinking about getting a degree as an occupational therapist assistant. Which of these jobs would be more abundant in your opinion? I just don’t want my family to struggle to much. We don’t mind working hard for what we want and we want this badly. Do you think I stand a chance on the great island of Hawaii?

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:14:43 +0000

Hello Everyone,

I am 31 years old and have a wife and two children. I am wanting to move to Kailua Kona, HI. I have no college education. I was wondering if 25000 saved would be a good amount to take to move to Hawaii? I am really set on the idea of moving and am hoping to be able to save said amount in 5 years. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

By: Vern

Vern — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:23:02 +0000

Good question… I’m not there, so I don’t have any inside scoop. I would guess that if the mainland USA is having problems, in Hawaii it’s worse. It really all depends whether you’re in a field that needs people badly – or, willing to work at a job that isn’t an exact fit – just to be able to stay in paradise.

By: Asante

Asante — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:51:57 +0000

Hey Vern, I’m a 33 y/o male from the DC area. Ive been to Oahu 4 times since 2004, my latest was just a few months ago in Sept. I have the bug bad. I think by thr end of 2012 I can save up 10k. My concern is ooI never finished college. I spent time in the Army and right now Im working as a correctional officer. How is thr job market these daysk?

By: sara

sara — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:26:45 +0000

Hi Vern, I am Sara and im 19 . I come from Italy and i like travel , live new adventures and i want to move to Hawaii.
I will finish the school this year,in june and than in September i want to move to Hawaii…I study languages and in a touristic place as Hawaii is important…do you think that could be possible to find a job on line or to send my curriculum to request a job before that i’ll there or it’s not a good idea ?! thanks:)

By: mk

mk — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:35:20 +0000

I am moving to Hawaii. I need a job and place to stay. Help.

By: Vern

Vern — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:53:33 +0000

If you pull that off – don’t waste any time writing a book – “I moved to Maui with $450 in My Pocket – and SURVIVED!” You will sell a LOT of books (ebooks) that way my friend. Hell, write the book now and start selling it before you go!

By: Larry

Larry — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:56:17 +0000

I’m moving back to Hawaii after living on Oahu for a year, found a nice job, relocated back to Washington state for my son, and now relocating back to Maui permanently with 450.00 to my name. Sending out resumes ahead of time and making connections for temporary housing.

By: Vern

Vern — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:20:09 +0000

A lot of people ask me this – can they move from Australia, UK, Canada, Italy, Singapore… and work in Hawaii. I really have no idea. Anybody that can enlighten us?

I got a reply from a friend that is a little bit familiar with the issue. He said that the best way to go from most countries to the USA is to already have a job lined up. The company hiring you can help facilitate your visa. Must be very hard to line up a job from overseas to Hawaii, so, you’d need to have an extended Hawaii vacation – find a job – get the promise, and tell them you need help on the visa. I don’t think happens all that much in Hawaii – but, worth a try maybe.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:06:21 +0000

Hey, i would LOVE to live in Hawaii in the next couple of years… its always been a dream of myn. im 17 but I was wondering whats the best place to live with the best beaches in Hawaii if you know. and are Australians aloud to live/work there permaatly with any kind of visa? (:

By: Agatha

Agatha — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:02:39 +0000

I am a first level nurse/midwife from Nigeria interested to move to hawaii and work as a nurse.
Can anyone one help me with this?

By: Vern

Vern — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:57:55 +0000

Hi Marisa,

Usually there are a lot of customer svc jobs in Hawaii – just look at Craigslist or the other job boards. Query “hawaii jobs” in Google.

Good luck!

Vern

By: Marisa

Marisa — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:31:11 +0000

Hi Vern-

I’m young (23) and looking to move to Hawaii. I dont have a clue about Hawaii (other than its diverse culture and beauty), but have found that going to college is cheaper than where I’m from. My main concern is finding a good job (I work in the insurance industry, but have other skills), and the job front isn’t great for many people. Is the job climate still alright in Hawaii, especially for those of us with lots of customer service experience?

By: Cory and Emilie

Cory and Emilie — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:46:31 +0000

Hey very nice info, My wife and I just moved to Kauai and we can definitely relate.. This is the nicest place! I am 24, and Emilie is 23. We have been here a little over a week and been having a blast. A great recommendation to anyone thinking about moving is to write a blog about your experience. Not only is it interesting, it will help you keep in touch with your friends and family. If your interested check out our blog! http://www.coryandemiliemovetohawaii.blogspot.com

No matter what you do, make your dreams a reality. If it doesn’t work out… move home, but if it DOES which it probably will, you will be living the life everyone wants… but few go after it.

Best of luck to you all,

Cory and Emilie

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By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:24:23 +0000

I am a 31 yr old female who is currently teaching in New York state. I recently applied to a Hawaii recruitment fair through Hawaii DOE. They are selective in who they hire and I have already passed the first stage. I just need to take the Praxis to be certified through Hawaii. I am very interested in teaching for the 2001-12 school year. Any suggestions or advice? I want to learn as much as I can about living there!! Anyone who teaches there…or knows a teacher who I can talk to?

Thanks!
Nicole

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:41:07 +0000

Hi, I’m a 21 year old student in England and will be training to be a teacher in a couple of years. I visited Kauai on holiday last year. I can’t get it out of my head – or the dream of one day living there. The sheer beauty, the people and the lifestyle seem amazing.

Is it actually possible and feasible to move to Hawaii?! If so, how would I go about it? Any realistic advice please. If it’s really not going to be all that feasible, I can forget it and move on from the dream. Thank you!

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By: Cat

Cat — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:27:16 +0000

Do it! I am 51 and definitely thinking it’s the way to go and even looking at homes now – make life an adventure and what better place to do it! Do your research and make sure you are ready for island life. Look at Big Island or Kauai.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:10:50 +0000

Hi. I am a single, professionally employed 46 year old female who is a Canadian Citizen who wants to move and live and work in Hawaii. How can i do this?Thanks for any information.

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By: renzkii

renzkii — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:29:14 +0000

I am a filipina, and i want to know how can i have a working visa there in hawaii,, pls help me.. thank u :)