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I am hoping for some insight from some of the gurus out there. I am a local hire, LI Mild/Moderate. My husband has been active duty for 25 years and nearing retirement. Last night we were discussing him retiring at 27 rather than 30 years. If he opted to retire at 27 would it be possible for me to switch from a local hire to status where I could stay working overseas and get living quarters allowance? He would like to get his teaching credential and thought he would be stay at home dad/house husband/student for a couple of years. We love it here and I would love to stay longer if he retires. Thanks for any input, guidance, etc.!
haha There was a long, relatively helpful thread about this subject on the DoDDS Teachers Facebook page. I would join if you are not a member (and search for it if you are).

I generally recall that it was fairly difficult to pull off but that it did depend on some specific, technical factors. Maybe the Sheriff will share his expertise on these ...See More
Jul 19, 2016
From just what you have written, you won't, repeating, WILL NOT, be eligible for LQA, nor for any of the other CONUS-Hire recruitment incentives. That said, there are several exception situations and you might match one, but, the routine retirement of the military sponsor-spouse who intends to remain in the location is *definitely* *not* one of the...See More
Jul 20, 2016
travelingohana Thank you for your responses. That information is exactly what we needed to make some decisions. The best option (okay the only viable option lol) is for my husband to stay active duty and retire from Marine Corps at 30 years. He should be able to extend in our current location so I can remain at my school and our children can remain at their schoo...See More
Jul 20, 2016


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