Seeking Employment preferrably in HR

E:

You write, "I need to give the congested, traffic jam, and other intolerables a break for a good while."

Honestly and with all due respect, if you'd researched this forum even half-heartedly, you'd know that those needs of yours would never be fulfilled here! You barkin' up de wrong tree. You need to do a PMV. Cheers.

Have to agree with STT Resident -when there is only one main road....... lets talk congestion.
And for 'good paying' job?? hmmmm....good luck. Most salaries aren't like salaries in the states. Just to find A job is doing well.
signed,
unemployed and still looking

Hi Travel Woman & STT Resident,

Well, when I say giving the traffic jam a break, the comparison of both areas and the conditions were thought through. I have been to STT more than once. Actually, the last time I was there was in July. I am not putting Atl. down, b/c I may return someday, but everywhere has good and bad! To go further into details. The city of ATL is a larger city than STT, but it is over populated at this point. Another thing is every where has its peak time for attracting individuals mainly job wise. Atl was at that point, but is slowly going to a slower point due to the high population, which decreases the demands in most fields as it once was. There are still jobs out there, but the qualifications level and the quantity level differs in STT & ATL.
The first thing I noticed about STT is that it is compressed as far as residential areas, but the rush hour is nothing compared to ATl, b/c STT is not at an over populated point. THe roads in STT accommodates the distance of travel time, b/c the place is not very large. WHereas, ATL is a larger place, driving distance is out of control, The city has more people than they can accommodate at this point, and you can be stuck in traffic for extended time before getting to your destination. I am not talking 10 or 15 mins., which is less than the traffic jam in STT. I am talking 30+ It might be hard to image, but if you have experience with both areas the statements made can be better analyzed.

Lastly, there are more professional positions in the V.I. than ever before. THe question is, How long it will take to find the job you are looking for?

I live on STX, so take this for what it's worth, but I live 8.2 miles from my job and when I work 8:30 - 5 it often takes me 40-45 minutes to get to work.

Good luck.

E
There was a posting for a HR manager not too long ago by the VI Employment Commission in the $50-$60k range. I am pretty sure it has been filled but they do come open from time to time.
As for the traffic as always it depends on your own experience with it. Personally I spent years commutting in Washington DC traffic so the traffic here on St. Thomas does not even phase me. At least here you have the option of avoiding it by going to work early and leaving later. I know when to avoid Havensight and how to get home on the back roads. I am usually out the door by 7:00am and come home around 7:00pm and my trip takes usually about 15-20 minutes to go from the Northside to the Southside which is about 7miles.

E, I believe there is an opening for the Director of HR at UVI (University of the Virgin Islands) you may see it here

http://hrweb.uvi.edu/employment/index.html

I agree that the traffic here, while it may be one lane crawling, is nothing like the 6 lanes each direction crawling in the big cities! And all those high rise buildings!!!

If you have your heart set on a high paying HR job, you may have some trouble. Many of the new jobs are EDC and will require you to be a one year resident. Most of the government jobs will be filled from within. Again, the best idea is too have enough money to float yourself for at least 6 months while you research it.

David, You are talking exactly what I am talking about. The first hand experience w/ the traffic in ATL, Wash. D.C. It's a piece of cake in STT. Thanks for the job lead. I will definately look into it. Keep me posted on the job leads. Thanks a million.

Rubikoop,

Thank you, so much. I applied for that position. I think someone else was selected. Let me know when you here of anything else. Have a great day!

Thanks for the info., East Ender. I might have to consider room mate style to save some money until do a little research to get the job that I want.

Just my two cents. Before moving here, one year ago, I used to laugh at the STT traffic problems. I used to travel I-70 in Kansas City, MO to work everyday and could spend an hour in traffic each way. Now I take it back. Traffic in STT can be very frustrating, not just going to work, but going to Tutu to go shopping. Trying to go to the grocery store has to be timed carefully. One slow car can jam up traffic and crazy drivers will go around at high speeds on the wrong side of the road and cause accidents where we sit and wait for even longer.

My point is that the islands can be deceiving in the fact that you are 'getting away' from all the big city problems. I find many things about the island to be just like big city problems including traffic - especially STT.

Wow, I sound very depressing! It is different on island from the mainland, but many have found that it is not an escape from frustrations and other big city problems. That is all I am trying to say. I just want for everyone to come with their eyes open and not with preconceived notions of island life. Usually they stay longer with an open mind and enjoy more. I wish you the best of luck.

Teresa