Employment overseas?

[goodblkdicknass]

I just got a job offer in Japan for the DoD. However, I know a lot of countries ban people with HIV.  Does anyone have experience or advice. Just got the email this morning for the offer. 

[ConversionPiglet]

Having worked for DoD, most countries that ban HIV positive people are based in the Middle East, some former USSR and mid-Asia countries.  Do a google search for HIV ban status via the U.S. State Department will put your mind at ease.  

 

[goodblkdicknass]

Thanks

[matt1379]

I am poz and lived in Japan.  They don't have an HIV ban.  I lived there for eight years.  They have a great gay community in Tokyo.

[goodblkdicknass]

15 hours ago, matt1379 said:

I am poz and lived in Japan.  They don't have an HIV ban.  I lived there for eight years.  They have a great gay community in Tokyo.

Awesome, thanks.  Look forward to moving there and working. 

[backpackguy]

Worked for the DoD/Army at Camp Zama, Japan, for 5 years (1985-90), it was a great experience...Accep the offer ASAP and enjpy your 3 year tour. If they like you, and you want to stay, they will offer you a 2 year extension. Do it!!!!!

[goodblkdicknass]

Thanks! I have accepted offer, just waiting on the paper work. I was stationed in Atsugi as a squid back in 2008. My doctor has a POC in Tokyo that he is talking too now to see if I can transfer over to him. I assume the military hospital will be limited to basic needs.

[Leatherman667]

Good luck and enjoy!

[goodblkdicknass]

3 hours ago, Leatherman667 said:

Good luck and enjoy!

Thanks brother

[backpackguy]

Will you be stationed at CP Zama, Atsugi NAS, Yokuska NB or Yokota AFB?

[goodblkdicknass]

On 6/2/2017 at 10:00 PM, backpackguy said:

Will you be stationed at CP Zama, Atsugi NAS, Yokuska NB or Yokota AFB?

Yokosuka

[goodblkdicknass]

Update, Japan has been an awesome experience. I was able to find a great doctor in Tokyo who has been in the game since the 80's. I know Singapore lifted their short stay visit ban, but from what i have found online it appears there is still a Long term stay ban. Not sure how that affects govt or DOD workers. Anybody got experience with SG?

[wood]

On 4/30/2019 at 9:56 PM, goodblkdicknass said:

Update, Japan has been an awesome experience. I was able to find a great doctor in Tokyo who has been in the game since the 80's. I know Singapore lifted their short stay visit ban, but from what i have found online it appears there is still a Long term stay ban. Not sure how that affects govt or DOD workers. Anybody got experience with SG?

A friend has worked in Singapore for about the past 20 years and I suspect there isn’t much leeway.  My friend works for one of the largest companies in the world, and he says as long as you play by the rules it’s a fantastic place to live, just don’t ever break them.  I suspect unless you’re a very high level employee there wouldn’t be any exceptions for long term stays.