Things I Learned Living In Guam For a Year | Military Spouse | Hanging With The Herber's
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Hey Guys,
As you know we've officially been living in Guam a little over a year now. I thought I'd share the things I learned about island living for those of you who may be pcsing here. Let me know what you think below. If you live on Guam did I leave anything out?
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Caitlin
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I am grateful for your videos. They’re soooooo helpful. As you mentioned, lots of bad stories, so you lighten things up. Thank you 🙏🏻
Aww! Thank you so much for the feedback. I'm so happy you enjoy them & they've helped!
I had the pleasure of living there from 1996-2001 while in the Navy and again from 2004-2006 as a civilian contractor and loved it. When I transferred to Hawaii, I was totally disappointed. Guam spoiled me.
Driving= Go with the flow.
If you break down put a "For Sale" sign up so it won't get striped/stolen.
Go to the village fiestas. You're always welcomed.
Thanks for sharing! Great added advice!
This is great info! Thank you for sharing. We are currently in Washington, moving to Guam in June so I’ve been scouring the internet for base housing pics/videos and stumbled upon your channel
There's where we came from❤️ when moving here I couldn't find almost anything. Try joining "Guam Military Housing Walls" on Facebook. It's not as active these days but so many people have shared layouts and pictures of housing! Empty & decorated to get an idea of what to expect.
@@caitlinherber ok thanks! I’ll look for it!
Thanks for posting. I am moving to Guam in 2023 and this video is helping to ease some anxieties!
I did have a question! You mentioned driving is pretty easy, is there traffic/takes a lot of time to get around due to the island being so small?
Yaaay glad it was helpful!
I honestly don't find it to be too bad unless it's the middle of rush hour traffic. There are times that it can get backed up but nothing outrageous. You can make it from one side of the island to the other in like 45 minutes give or take.
how was the move ?did you make it? how did find housing? did someone help you?
3:30 i did the same wen i moved from guam to the states. i didnt no ther was a certain amount of time to get the state license. so i finaly got it n didnt hav to take any test
Thanks for sharing your experience! I never ended up getting a Guam license, so I wasn't sure how true that rumor was!
So proud of you, I love your attitude. Being a Navy brat certainly helped you transition to Navy wife. Love you ❤️
Aww thanks Auntie for such a supportive comment! Love you!
Welcome to Guam, fishing is my hobby back home. Here in Vancouver WA, the lakes are too cold for me to swim. 😍😎👍
I'm actually originally from Washington so I understand the lakes being cold!
My daughter just moved to Guam a week and a half ago. She is working at the NFCU, outside the main gate. She seems to like it so far.
Aww awesome! I'm so happy to hear her move to Guam has been positive. I highly recommend visiting her if you can. Although I know the cost of flight out here is outrageous!
I read and watch info from as many sources as possible to make sound decisions for my future. My big choice now may well be moving to Guam for an excellent, new, job. What I learned from you, that no one else spoke about, was the commissary being low on many items, the cost of electricity being very very high off base, driver's license info and spiders. Thank goodness you added that in, that you😮 haven't seen them rambling around the inside of your home! Thanks for posting all this info.
Thank you for the feedback! Another thing to mention is the commissary lately has also been having major quality issues. People have been finding bugs in packaged goods. They recently pulled all pasta off the shelves because bugs were found during an inspection & it was deemed inconsumable. As for spiders, we only ever find them on our back patio if were not good about upkeeping it and spraying it down. Never actually in our home.
Thank you for your comment about the island of Guam where i was born trust me i agree with all your comments but some of them i agree some i don't agree when it comes to driver's license the DMV in the United States they know about Guam also cost of living is high because everything is all ship not like the states we're it's all there.but just bare with it sucks but it is what it is
Thanks for the insight! I never got a Guam license so I can't speak from experience. I just wanted to mention it because it's commonly shared. I agree the cost of living is what it is. It's to be expected when living on an island far from everything.
Glad you're enjoying your stay. I agree, most people that complain, don't get out and explore. They just complain about what's not like "back home". The high cost of groceries is due to the Jones act. All imports have to come from a US port, which makes things cost more. As for the radio stations, there arent many, and ont have many genre shows, wo they play a variety. Im supreised you didnt mention cell phone service, reliability/costs. Get out and enjoy nature. Hiking, off roading, take a fishing charter, festivals, fiestas
Thanks for the input & information, I'll have to read up on the Jones act. Also you're right, I left some things out. I feel like I could definitely do a part two!
Well Guam is kinda boring
Thanks for sharing your healthy outlook on our little island of Guam. It gets so many negative reviews which is sad. You just need to appreciate the simple pleasures of life. It is small and pricey but we really have no control over that. Enjoy the rest of your stay. And Thank you for your service.
Great info!
Thanks for watching!
Been trying to reach an onbudsman for like a month there so im glad i found your vids
So happy I could be of help! In the future if you're ever trying to get a hold of a new Ombudsman or trying to find out who they are, you can visit the website "Ombudsman Registry". Here's the link: ombudsmanregistry.cnic.navy.mil/?m=contactombudsman
It'll allow you to send a direct message & leave your contact information so they can get back to you. Hope this helps!
Thanks for this video! We are headed to Guam in just a few weeks.
Safe travels you're gonna love it here. If you ever see me around don't hesitate to say hi!
Just a heads up on people that are scared of snakes we only have one type the brown tree snake and it's not venomous we do have different kinds of spiders but nothing that will endanger you.
Thanks for adding on this piece of information that I missed!
We all had "Guam Bombs" to get around because the roads had asphalt mixed with coral and it made things slick. People would buy these bomber cars so that if you got in a crash, you didn't ruin your good cars. This was back in 86 though!
Guam bombs are very much so a thing! It's so funny how the term has stuck around for so long. The roads here are definitely rough on vehicles. Our $800 Guam bomb lasted us for the three years we were here. Not sad to have sold it though lol
moving to guam in may!!!
Good Luck on your move & welcome to the island! I absolutely love Guam!
Happy to see you're keeping a positive mindset, it really is all in your perspective. I have family that have been living in the states for decades and the convenience and cost of living keeps them there 😥.
You have to get a Guam Real ID, driver's license if you'd like it to be acknowledged stateside.
Speed traps are not subjective, trust me 🥲.
Brown tree snakes are bad if you live near jungle. 3 encounters so far this year, 🙅🏻♀️.
Cost of living is insane, wages are horrible if you don't have a specialty or a degree. Good ol' Jones Act keeps prices outrageously high and capitalism.
We absolutely love Guam but it definitely does have its downfalls. It is ridiculously expensive! As for snakes I think we're just lucky because of base & the traps they set. I have a friend living of base who had one come out of her sink, I would die! Thanks for commenting & sharing your insight 💗
Is there a way to grow a food garden there, to offset some grocery expenses?
If you have a green thumb, you could definitely have a garden here. The climate is fantastic! It's just recommended that when planting to put them in containers you can bring in during storms. If you plant in your garden beds, there's a high probability it will get ripped out if we have a storm.
Hey, can you still get amazon if you live in Guam?
Yes! There's just no such thing as two day shipping. Most orders take a minimum of two weeks to get here. Also it's only free shipping with a minimum if you ship to an FPO. For example, if I ship it to my house I typically have to pay roughly $10 or so to ship it but if I send it to my husband's command address I get the free shipping with a $25 order minimum. I've heard you can get reimbursed for shipping charges if you have prime but that it can be hit or miss depending on what customer service representative you get. Some say yes others say no. So we don't bother paying for it out here.
It is the law to pull over- at least I always do! Those are just crappy drivers
I always do too but I swear I've never seen anyone else ever pull over!
nice post
Thank you ❤️
The pulling over thing is real here, so are the crappy radio stations, not that great. The speed limit is for reals too.
A good suggestion before coming to Guam, get a second drivers license before coming over. That way you can turn in one and have a second one for your self.
Rain, gnats and spiders seems to be a big thing but they are mostly harmless for most people.
Thanks for the additional input!
Yes cause I am originally from Guam USA island
We've loved our time getting to live on this beautiful island! We're sure going to miss it when we leave.
$4 to $8 = 100% markup.
Thanks for the correction!
I’m moving next month I’m so worried about my job and the stuff I saw with China
It's definitely always a worry in the back of my mind. I try my best to stay educated but just continue to live my life. I try not to let fear get the best of me.
@@caitlinherber we just found out since my 1 year old has a heart defect and has yearly appointments we may have to stay state side . We are waiting for the base to respond back to advise further ! And I understand!!! That’s all we can do !