A new law is supposed to make professional license transfers easier, but there's no deadline or plan in place yet for how to actually do that.
The frequent moves required of U.S. servicemembers can often put a strain on military spouses, especially those with occupational licenses. Earlier this year, President Biden signed a bill into law designed to cut through red tape when it comes to transferring those licenses to a new state, but many military spouses said that, so far, not much has changed.
Wintering said she loves what she does, but"what's frustrating for me is when I have gaps in employment and I want to be working."Amanda James has a bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate. Her husband, Will, is in the Air Force. She said that, while she's been able to find some work, she's been"underemployed," having never been able to secure a full-time teaching job.
She ended up taking a job at a private school in Missouri, where she taught seven subjects and made just $20,000 a year. James ended up having to walk away from the job because of the amount of stress and lack of pay. Rep. Salud Carbajal, a cosponsor of the bill who represents California's 24th congressional district, recognizes the hurdles but says"help is on the way."
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