Recent content by jimhe

So many people post here talking about moving TO the DR. Well, after having spent nearly three years here I am moving back to the US. Thankfully, I am not moving back destitute from having blown all my savings on brugal and other local distractions. My job here is ending and I am heading...

My kids have an X-Box that is reporting a hardware malfunction. I need to get it repaired. I am certain that every shop will tell me they can fix it -- including every guy who is selling phone chargers at the street corners. But I hoping that one of you knowledgeable people can recommend some...

Is there any web site or central phone number that someone can call to find out if schools will be closed on Wednesday?? I can call the school but that would be too late. If I don't need to awaken the kids that would be better. Thanks !! If it matters the school is Los Pininos in San Pedro.

I do already know how to get to Punta Cana from Juan Dolio. However, a friend said that he made it there about 40 minutes faster going some new route. I could not quite understand his directions but it involves going on a different road after getting into Higuey. Does anyone know this route...

I am seeking one or two senior level customer service reps. We are located in San Pedro but have bus that goes back and forth from the capital every work day. I need a couple of people with excellent organizational skills, the ability to provide outstanding customer service and possess...

My 17 year old son will be making a solo trip back to the US this summer. We moved to the DR about one year ago. We checked with the airline and they had no special requirements for him (letter of concent or anything). I don't want him having problems getting out of the country or back in...

I have a job open for a inventory control specialist for a manufacturer in San Pedro. If you have prior inventory management experience please send me a Private Message or post a reply. Immediate availability preferred (in other words...you already live in the DR). Bilingual Spanish/English a...

I have found two great people to hire through this forum so I will try posting again. I am hiring for Customer Service people to work in our facility in San Pedro de Macoris. We are NY based company with manufacturing, customer service, billing and shipping in the DR. What I need are...

<I posted this in the wrong place originally. Here it is again> I will be driving from Juan Dolio to Samana soon and I am looking for suggestions on a good route to take. The obvious route would be to go up through Santiago, past Puerto Plata and along the coast to Samana. That is fine but I...

I will be driving from Juan Dolio to Samana soon and I am looking for suggestions on a good route to take. The obvious route would be to go up through Santiago, past Puerto Plata and along the coast to Samana. That is fine but I am seeing on the map a potential alternative going north...

I am living in Juan Dolio. My family and I are trying to spend a weekend (Feb 17, 18, 19) up in Samana for a whale watching trip. However, we are having a difficult time finding a place to stay. There are not too many hotels showing up online and those that are showing up are booked. If...

I am going to be buying a new (zero KM) car very soon. Anyone have info on the current interest rate for a car loan? I have an account at Banco Popular but I don't know how competitive their rate is. If you have bought a car in the last 3-6 months I would love to hear what interest rate you...

I am seeking a few experienced customer service reps to work for a manufacturer in San Pedro Free Zone. All of our customers are in the US and so native or nearly native English is preferred. Send me a message through the message boards or email me at jim@paulwinston.com if you are interested...

I am seeking a few experienced customer service reps to work for a manufacturer in San Pedro Free Zone. All of our customers are in the US and so native or nearly native English is preferred. Send me a message through the message boards or email me at jim@paulwinston.com if you are interested...

Jewelry manufacturer in San Pedro de Macoris is looking for an experienced office/operations manager to oversee reception, HR, purchasing and facilities personnel. Spanish required. Bilingual English/Spanish desired. Please send me your resume and I will forward it to our general manager...