Air Force veteran in Puerto Rico thinking about moving back to the mainland looking for advice
I’m an Air Force veteran who separated in 2024. I’m currently living in Puerto Rico and working security, but I’m seriously thinking about moving back to the mainland.
I moved here hoping to build a good life, but it’s been hard to find steady work with room to grow. A lot of jobs I’ve found pay around $12 an hour, and I’m looking for full-time work that pays better and can help me build a more stable future. I receive VA disability, and I’m also planning to continue school through VR&E.
I’ve been looking at places like North Carolina and Florida, but I’m still trying to figure out where I’d have the best chance of finding veteran-friendly work without getting buried by the cost of living. I’m interested in logistics, lodging, airport or base operations.
For anyone who moved from a one state to another : how did you plan the move, and what do you wish you’d known beforehand? And for veterans in those states, what areas or employers would you recommend looking into?