One thing that naval wives miss out in their lives
is a steady job. Owing to their hubbies’ frequent transfers I have seen many
ladies walking out of jobs in TCS, FabIndia etc. Then there are those who beat
all odds and try to utilize their skills wherever they go. So here are some jobs that can be done with
an open mind and zeal to work despite being a naval wife.
1.
Teaching - Every base has a Navy
Children School. Depending on your qualification this is one job you can easily
get through and maintain throughout your transfers
2.
Art Classes – Naval bases are
usually far away from the city. There is a dearth of classes for serious
pursuit of hobbies. So if you are an artist do spread the joy.
3.
Dance/Music – Naval kids are
indeed versatile. They are open for anything from Carnatic to Jazz and
Bharathnatyam to Salsa. Send your flyers out and see your little birds flying
in.
4.
Selling Tupperware – I am not sure how
this works. You should probably register
with the company etc. This will be a huge hit because the naval houses are
usually situated near the sea. Although they are picturesque the scene inside
the pulses and spices packets is not so. Tupperware is a life saver when it
comes to preserving food in seashore areas.
5.
Distributor of Amway
and other beauty products – I think this one should work anywhere and not just in
naval bases.
6.
Beauty Parlor – If you are trained
for this you will be a great help to the ladies who run around looking for the
parlor when there is a party announced at the last minute. Once you prove
yourself to be good you will have a loyal fan base.
7.
Bakery – This one works like
magic. Every other day there is a birthday party or some such thing. If not
that, you can count on ladies with kids who want something fancy to fill in
their little ones’ snack boxes. If you are good at baking and have one or two
decent ovens you are all set. If you can specialize on healthy stuff eg. Carrot
cakes then you will be a definite hit.
8.
Selling exotic clothes
or jewelry
– If you are from a place famous for exquisite jewelry or exotic silks and
stuff at affordable prices you can get a guaranteed clientele from naval wives.
9.
Aerobics Trainer- If you are a trained
fitness freak, this is one place you will strike gold. Naval ladies just like their
husbands are very conscious about staying fit.
10. Language Instructor – I am not sure how successful this business would
be. But officers deployed to places like Russia and China do need to learn new languages.
So if you are good at one, go for it. It would be something interesting even for older
children.
Finally if you have led a busy life before marriage please do get yourself involved in some work. It is not easy to
find soul satisfaction with just maintaining a house (especially since your husband might be sailing for the most part). To work or not to work is your choice but I would say work, for
your own good and for the society as well. :)
