I'm a Canadian opting for the big move to the DR (POP) in about a month. I have been to the area 4 times now (each time varying between 1-4 wks). I have 2 job offers so far...Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (located in Hacienda) for VIP Customer Relations, and Blue Bay Getaway Villas for the Sales Team. Am leaning towards taking the sales job as the salary (mainly commission obviously) is much higher. The reason for my post is two-fold:
1 - Can anyone give me additional insight into Hacienda and Blue Bay's reputations as places of employment? (From what I have seen and researched to date, they appear to be reputable resorts)
2 - Is there other advice that foreigners who have relocated to POP could give to one planning on moving there? ie: things you liked/disliked the most after settling into the area, "surprises" of living in the DR...
P.S. I am aware of the average living conditions in the DR, probs with water/electricity, estimated costs of living (am planning to go with 3000 in pocket to get settled)... though I'd greatly appeciate an expat's point of view/useful info re: surprising cultural differences, the intricacies of daily life, what barrios are best/safest to rent a furnished apartment (1 bdrm, 300-450 USD range)
Thnks in advance to those who reply
1 - Can anyone give me additional insight into Hacienda and Blue Bay's reputations as places of employment? (From what I have seen and researched to date, they appear to be reputable resorts)
2 - Is there other advice that foreigners who have relocated to POP could give to one planning on moving there? ie: things you liked/disliked the most after settling into the area, "surprises" of living in the DR...
P.S. I am aware of the average living conditions in the DR, probs with water/electricity, estimated costs of living (am planning to go with 3000 in pocket to get settled)... though I'd greatly appeciate an expat's point of view/useful info re: surprising cultural differences, the intricacies of daily life, what barrios are best/safest to rent a furnished apartment (1 bdrm, 300-450 USD range)
Thnks in advance to those who reply