Working in Paradise
Many of us at one point only came here for a vacation, but between hoping, dreaming and some hard work… we have found ways to gain employment and to Work in Paradise! Actually there are quite a few opportunities here in Hawaii, and more are opening up every day.
The problems with working in Hawaii:
- You may be in paradise, but work is still work!
- The vacation is over!
- It may not pay quite as well as your last job in chilly Chicago.
- It can be hard to find good help!
The Good News!
- If you are a reliable and motivated person, the world is your oyster!
- There are many opportunities for an entrepreneur; there are many niches that need to be filled!
- If you do good work, the local ‘coconut wireless’ network spreads the word like wildfire!
- When work is pau hana (finished), you get to relax in paradise!
If you are serious about looking for employment in Hawaii, there are a few good resources we would suggest:
- The Hawaii Tribune Herald: East Hawaii’s local newspaper
- Craigslist: The Hawaii version may not be as large as some big cities, but there are still MANY posted every day!
- HireNet Hawaii: A job board focusing on listing available jobs in Hawaii.
- 808Classifieds: A free local publication that is printed monthly. Free to post, free to view.