Hi everyone!
I am new to this board. I am a Canadian from Quebec and I visited the D-R a few times now. I am totally in love with that place, the people, their values, their simple way of life, even the rain... well, it's always better than the 3ft of snow we get here and the -30's F. I have been thinking of it for quite some times but now I feel I would be ready to experience the living in D-R, at least for a few months to see if I can adapt, and if my 5 yrs old could adapt as well. I know it's quite a change but I am willing to try it, I guess it's my adventurous side!
I was wondering if anyone would have some hints, tips, infos on the areas, where to go or not to go, the kind of works available for an expat woman down there. My work experience is mostly office work, administration, and I worked a lot in hotels too years ago. I only have college degree, I am fluent in French and English, and I am intermediate in Spanish even thought it gets better with the time. Maybe help on how school system works there for an expat kid, even if I might just start off trying during summer time for a few months so he might not even have to go to school. I would appreciate if someone could provide me with infos on how to find a rental, appartement or house, I would even be interested in home swapping since the first time shouldn't be a permanent move. Since I don't want to do a move with nothing ahead, I would also appreciate if someone could give me infos on how to make contacts, etc.
I know it can be risky, I am aware of that, I had a friend living down there for a few months who got robbed twice at night but she also told me that her life down there was the best time she ever had. Her only advice to me was to not move to Santo-Domingo even thought there are many expats there.
Any infos will be really appreciated!
Thank you.
Mira
I am new to this board. I am a Canadian from Quebec and I visited the D-R a few times now. I am totally in love with that place, the people, their values, their simple way of life, even the rain... well, it's always better than the 3ft of snow we get here and the -30's F. I have been thinking of it for quite some times but now I feel I would be ready to experience the living in D-R, at least for a few months to see if I can adapt, and if my 5 yrs old could adapt as well. I know it's quite a change but I am willing to try it, I guess it's my adventurous side!
I was wondering if anyone would have some hints, tips, infos on the areas, where to go or not to go, the kind of works available for an expat woman down there. My work experience is mostly office work, administration, and I worked a lot in hotels too years ago. I only have college degree, I am fluent in French and English, and I am intermediate in Spanish even thought it gets better with the time. Maybe help on how school system works there for an expat kid, even if I might just start off trying during summer time for a few months so he might not even have to go to school. I would appreciate if someone could provide me with infos on how to find a rental, appartement or house, I would even be interested in home swapping since the first time shouldn't be a permanent move. Since I don't want to do a move with nothing ahead, I would also appreciate if someone could give me infos on how to make contacts, etc.
I know it can be risky, I am aware of that, I had a friend living down there for a few months who got robbed twice at night but she also told me that her life down there was the best time she ever had. Her only advice to me was to not move to Santo-Domingo even thought there are many expats there.
Any infos will be really appreciated!
Thank you.
Mira