This may sound a little strange but it's been on my mind a lot lately. I read the DR1 forums frequently and a recurring topic is the amount of corruption and general disarray of most governmental systems and institutions. I've lived in the Caribbean for almost 4 years now and will be moving to the DR in a few months. I plan on staying for several years and intend on doing everything "by-the-book". I have a couple of acquaintances already living there and one was telling me that he always keeps a 500 peso note handy as you never know when you'll need it to get something done. I'm not quite sure if he's exaggerating. So here's my question:
Can you live in the DR without having to pay people off to get things done?
I have to confess I find the thought of bribery and extortion most offensive and upsetting. Am I just overreacting or is it as bad as some like to imply?
Can you live in the DR without having to pay people off to get things done?
I have to confess I find the thought of bribery and extortion most offensive and upsetting. Am I just overreacting or is it as bad as some like to imply?