Translator/Interpreting in the US armed forces?
Hey guys, I have a few questions about whether becoming a translator/interpreter in the US armed forces is a good career path. A little background on me might help pout so here it goes: I am currently in college working towards a degree in the social sciences, I am US born and raised but of Lebanese heritage and have lived there when I was younger as well as in other Middle-Eastern and North African countries as well as in many other countries around the world (such as Mexico, Thailand, Spain, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia and Guatemala) and am quite fluent in Spanish and French though my Arabic ironically is only rudimentary but even though I can read and write it (albeit poorly). My friend in the national guard suggests strongly that I should become an interpreter/translator in the US armed forces because I love to learn about culture, traveling, learning foreign languages and have a talent for it. I have been planning on going into nursing but I have doubts as to whether it would be right for me, also my sister is a nurse and she says that i would hate it (from what she knows about me). I have also heard that interpreters/translators in the US armed forces make around 150k a year, is this true or highly exaggerated as it seems to me. Finally, my last question is, what branch of the US Armed forces are best to work in as a translator/interpreter in terms of pay, adventure, benefits, etc..? I have babbled on long enough, any advice or educated opinions and personal expertise in these fields would be very much appreciated. Thanks everyone!
Military - 4 Answers
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Any branch right now will pay very well and also if you finish college you can become an officer. Then after the armed forces you can go towards homeland security or the CIA, and if you don't want to join the armed forces try these two first.
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interpreters that wear a us uniform make the same salaries as everyone else. Some do make a yearly bonus, but that is usually only for serving after your initial contract which will be 4-6 years. You might run into some trouble getting your security clearance due to have lived abroad, but other than that you should be fine. There is usually a good sign on bonus for interpreters, but a bonus should not be the reason to pick a job in the army, pick one you'd like to make a career out of in or after the army. If you want to become a nurse, look at the medical jobs for the army, they provide extensive training, and most states consider the training to be exceeding EMT-B licensing.
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Only ENLISTED personnel are linguists. and no they don't make $150K a year. for the Navy at least, they do NOT translate, they only transcribe. Few personnel are actually out there in the thick of things acting as translators. depending on when you lived in those countries and WHY you lived there, you may be ineligible for a Security Clearance, which means no Linguist job. Pay and bennies are the same across all five branches. as for adventure.. well,if you want to be in the desert Translating for the CO , then stick with Marines and Army..and even then, you may not be doing that.
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There are 3 entry level jobs in the U.S. Army that use language skills: 09L Translator/Interpreter 35M Human Intelligence Collector 35P Cryptologic Linguist 09L does not require a security clearance, but it requires a certain minimum proficiency in a middle eastern language. 35M does not actually require you to speak a foreign language at all; but if you do, the Army will take advantage of that, and pay you extra for it. Requires a Top Secret clearance. 35P (initially 35W) typically sends you to language school first, then you go out in the Army as a linguist. Requires a Top Secret clearance. All three of these jobs pay about the same, approximately $1,800 per months during training. The $150,000 is what you could potentially make as a civilian contractor after your service. I'm not sure if you will qualify for a clearance or not, the only person who can really tell you that is the Security Interviewer at the Military Entrance Processing Station. And, finally, I recommend the Army. I've been in the Army for 8.5 years, and I like it. My wife was in for 5 years as a linguist, and she liked it, too. Feel free to email me if you have any more questions. Good Luck By the way, if you do decide to go into the medical field later, the Army can train you as a Physician's Assistant, Physical Therapist, or Registered Nurse; regardless of what job you do in the Army.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
I am currently taking STPM (high school) in Malaysia
I am currently taking STPM (high school) in Malaysia.?
I would like to choose nursing as one of my ambition because only with nursing degree , i could settle in USA. But i feel it is such a waste to study hard just to take nursing and furthermore STPM is a very quality and tough exam , I feel its such a waste take up this course. Any suggestions?
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You should pursue a career of your interest. if nursing is your interest, then you can consider it as a career choice. personally i don't think it wise to choose a career based on your migration-asiprations, as this can change over time. eg. what makes you think that when you graduate with a bursing qualification that US will still have shortage of nurses that it needs to employ foreign nurses? And even if you manage to get to the US and be a nurse, can you predict that when you are in your in your mid-30s or 40s that you will not want to go back to Malaysia? And what then? Will you want to be a nurse in malaysia?
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I would like to choose nursing as one of my ambition because only with nursing degree , i could settle in USA. But i feel it is such a waste to study hard just to take nursing and furthermore STPM is a very quality and tough exam , I feel its such a waste take up this course. Any suggestions?
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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You should pursue a career of your interest. if nursing is your interest, then you can consider it as a career choice. personally i don't think it wise to choose a career based on your migration-asiprations, as this can change over time. eg. what makes you think that when you graduate with a bursing qualification that US will still have shortage of nurses that it needs to employ foreign nurses? And even if you manage to get to the US and be a nurse, can you predict that when you are in your in your mid-30s or 40s that you will not want to go back to Malaysia? And what then? Will you want to be a nurse in malaysia?
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Friday, December 7, 2012
looking for a nursing school in malaysia, where i can continue nursing in diploma to degree in nursing
looking for a nursing school in malaysia, where i can continue nursing in diploma to degree in nursing?
learning as part time via online and acredated by the ministry of education in malaysia
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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here is a reputable selection of nursing colleges in malaysia! mahsa offers online courses if iam not mistaken! hope this is what u wanted! good luck!
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learning as part time via online and acredated by the ministry of education in malaysia
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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here is a reputable selection of nursing colleges in malaysia! mahsa offers online courses if iam not mistaken! hope this is what u wanted! good luck!
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
How much would an animator earn in Malaysia and/or Singapore
How much would an animator earn in Malaysia and/or Singapore?
Kay... it's like this. I'm a M'sian and I LUV luv luv luv LUV animation (2D & 3D)! I absolutely adore it! It's my passion and it's what I want to pursue in the future. My dream... like many other aspiring animators is to work in Pixar and Disney.... But of course I'm taking it one step at a time. So now... I'm preparing to go to college and I know what I want to take right? But the problem is that some of my relatives think that animation is not a suitable course because it doesn't make that much money.... and that animation is for school dropouts who have not much option left. They want me to take a broader subject like computer science, I.T., nursing, or multimedia cuz I will have more job opportunities and be safer money-wise. I know it's totally ridiculous(though I didn't tell them that, of course)... cause animators DO make good money and it's not some trivial-last-resort kind of job either..... it's hard work. Besides.... I'm not doing it for the money, I'm doing it because I LUV it... But they mean well, and I'm grateful for them. However, they did make one good point... that is M'sia does not have much job opportunities for animators as other countries such as Korea, and the U.S... M'sia is just beginning to discover the potential of animation. It will take years before they become (if they becum) an 'animation hub of the world.' So if I become an animator here after graduating I might just end up designing or animating web pages for various companies. If I want to find real work I have to go overseas which my parents can't afford. So I guess my question should be, "Can a Malaysian make a living being an animator in his own country?" I don't want to end up having to do some small job... I want to create characters, I want to put colors into new ideas, I want to make my stories come to life and share them with everyone! But I can't just follow my dreams and not get a single cent... because I have to help my other siblings fulfill their ambition too. Are my relatives right? Should I take a broader course just to be safe or should I put all my effort and passion into specializing in animation? Are there any M'sian animators reading this? HOW MUCH ARE YOU EARNING? Give me some proof that I can show my relatives that I can make a living being an animator in my own country. Help me pls. If I have no choice but to go overseas, Singapore is my best option. I heard that they have a universal studio over there. How much would I make in Singapore then? anyone?
Drawing & Illustration - 1 Answers
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you will earn around rm800-1200 if no projects going on.....under project(which depends on how big that project)rm1200-2500...not more or less...dont think of SG coz they hardly involve in animations...they know they are not pro in it so they gave up.....malaysia itz freakin rare to get employed in this field...only serious project was 'upin & ipin' where the animator earned rm2300 per month...unless your dad is rich and u wanna do a brand new project under you then u might earn HELL LOTZ OF MONEY!!
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Kay... it's like this. I'm a M'sian and I LUV luv luv luv LUV animation (2D & 3D)! I absolutely adore it! It's my passion and it's what I want to pursue in the future. My dream... like many other aspiring animators is to work in Pixar and Disney.... But of course I'm taking it one step at a time. So now... I'm preparing to go to college and I know what I want to take right? But the problem is that some of my relatives think that animation is not a suitable course because it doesn't make that much money.... and that animation is for school dropouts who have not much option left. They want me to take a broader subject like computer science, I.T., nursing, or multimedia cuz I will have more job opportunities and be safer money-wise. I know it's totally ridiculous(though I didn't tell them that, of course)... cause animators DO make good money and it's not some trivial-last-resort kind of job either..... it's hard work. Besides.... I'm not doing it for the money, I'm doing it because I LUV it... But they mean well, and I'm grateful for them. However, they did make one good point... that is M'sia does not have much job opportunities for animators as other countries such as Korea, and the U.S... M'sia is just beginning to discover the potential of animation. It will take years before they become (if they becum) an 'animation hub of the world.' So if I become an animator here after graduating I might just end up designing or animating web pages for various companies. If I want to find real work I have to go overseas which my parents can't afford. So I guess my question should be, "Can a Malaysian make a living being an animator in his own country?" I don't want to end up having to do some small job... I want to create characters, I want to put colors into new ideas, I want to make my stories come to life and share them with everyone! But I can't just follow my dreams and not get a single cent... because I have to help my other siblings fulfill their ambition too. Are my relatives right? Should I take a broader course just to be safe or should I put all my effort and passion into specializing in animation? Are there any M'sian animators reading this? HOW MUCH ARE YOU EARNING? Give me some proof that I can show my relatives that I can make a living being an animator in my own country. Help me pls. If I have no choice but to go overseas, Singapore is my best option. I heard that they have a universal studio over there. How much would I make in Singapore then? anyone?
Drawing & Illustration - 1 Answers
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you will earn around rm800-1200 if no projects going on.....under project(which depends on how big that project)rm1200-2500...not more or less...dont think of SG coz they hardly involve in animations...they know they are not pro in it so they gave up.....malaysia itz freakin rare to get employed in this field...only serious project was 'upin & ipin' where the animator earned rm2300 per month...unless your dad is rich and u wanna do a brand new project under you then u might earn HELL LOTZ OF MONEY!!
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