No matter where you live, there are always things you like and things you don't. Every new place has good and bad points, it all depends on your perspective. Guam is no different. There are cultural differences to overcome, the climate will likely be different than any you've ever experienced and living on a small island may not appeal to you at first. Surprisingly though, many of the people that don't care much for living here at first, end up as permanent residents.

Employment

The major employers on Guam are (in no particular order) the Government of Guam, Continental Airlines, the US Federal Government, and the hotel industry and related businesses. Guam has 2 military bases, one on each end of the island, with plans to move thousands of U.S. Marines and their dependents here from Okinawa over the next several years.

According to the Guam Department of Labor (GDL) the future looks bright for the island as Guam expects to see an increase in military presence in the next few years and may even experience a shortage of skilled labor. Thousands of jobs are expected to be created so people of varying skills and professions will be needed.

The Office of the Governor of Guam agrees with this forecast and predicts that employment will continue to increase. Due to new federal defense and government of Guam projects including new schools, and a number of infrastructure projects including water and road improvements increases in construction employment is expected soon. In addition to increases in construction employment the island expects to see a continued increase in the service industry in hotels, hospitality and retail. Job seekers can begin their search for employment by viewing the current job postings at the Guam Department of Labor’s Online Job Bank at http://guamdol.net/component/option,com_jobline. Alternatively if you are already located on Guam, you can visit their One Stop Career Center for helpful and friendly information and advice. The One–Stop Center, located in Sunny Plaza in Tamuning, has listings of various employers and job vacancies, providing students, job seekers and employers with up-to-date information and referrals. Their basic focus is to meet the needs of Guam’s employers for job–ready, competent skilled workers, and addressing the needs of Guam's citizens through training, education and employment. One Stop Career Center 08:00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday. For information: (671) 475-7000/1.

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