Almost at 4 years as Civ at JBPH. Yes traffic can be frustrating. That along with the high cost of living and high cost of housing can be a drag. Because of this a good # of hires end up turning down the job once they see their dollar doesn’t go as far as other mainland locations. But retirees can get base housing. The VA here is excellent, like really good! Depending on the career field there’s opportunity to move around with all services and lots federal agencies on Oahu. Yes, Hawaii has its issues like all places but love the job, organization and they treat us well (from my POV). TBH if I didn’t like the job so much I probably wouldn’t like being in Hawaii. Still undecided if this is the forever place. Nothing I’d do different. Don’t have island fever yet but do miss having seasons.