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Living In Hell
A lot of things posted by the OP makes no sense. I’d just pack up, throw a burning bag of shite at the security shack staff, while heading out the gate to catch the next available flight to Canada, take time to regroup, do my research, and relocate to another island. I doubt senior disrespect is the issue here. Most of the Dominicans I know treat seniors with respect.
Can't speak for the rest of the country but if you want to rent a nice house/ apartment here in Santiago, most now require either a cedula or a local gaurantor.
Any barrio will be more than happy to accommodate illegal aliens.
Au contraire sir : I know of an illegal who has been "evicted" in Santo Domingo purely because they are illegal Haitian
Apart from posting something like "Thank you for spending your time to try to provide answers to my situation", the only other advice is:
"Go and talk with them, say/show a 'thank you' for their service, a few words in Spanish even if it's just 'Hola / Gracias' and a smile may help.
Remember: You are in their country and showing respect is the only way to gain respect.
PS. You should really get your residency papers..."
We bought a house with some very good Haitian renters here in a Cabarete barrio. We thought we might have to kick them out until we were relieved to find the man had a current work visa.
Are you Haitians that lived in Canada 🍁?
Haitians are the only group I know of that are being scrutinized by the government where rental owners could face problems.
Never heard of any Canadians having such issues and they are all over the north coast renting and being here illegally after 30 days.
Exactly Windy. There is something not right about the OP’s post. I doubt they are Haitians, maybe so. Probably just people who led a very sheltered life in Canada thinking the DR was paradise, if what they are saying is true. Not an issue from my perspective because they are multiple returning flights to Canada from the DR every week. They’re renting and have the freedom to move elsewhere or leave the DR anytime.
100% but if this fella is buggin about a security guard in a gated complex then I dare say he ain't built to live in a proper barrio.
I get called "my friend" a lot, also. I immediately know that I'm either going to be asked for money or try to be sold something I don't need.
Heyy
Gringo
Americano
Aleman
Blancito
Papi
Amor
My friend
Whereyoufrom
And probably many more which I do not understand, my wife always laughing when give me a typical name.
At least, people talk, and I always feel/felt welcome
for more than 35 years
Gringo
Americano
Aleman
Blancito
Papi
Amor
My friend
Whereyoufrom
And probably many more which I do not understand, my wife always laughing when give me a typical name.
At least, people talk, and I always feel/felt welcome
for more than 35 yearsThe last guy that called me “my friend” tried to sell me transformer oil. He noticed my broken ankle, and he said when he broke his leg, the only thing that helped him heal was rubbing oil on it from an electrical transformer. Even after showing him 10 news articles about how that oil is sometimes carcinogenic, he would not go away. I finally gave him 200 pesos so I could go back to drinking my beer in peace.
I learned how to say "no" many years ago. Life is good.
Most Dominicans are petrified of being sacked. They are extremely rude to customers in a number of settings but the second you ask them for their name, or take a photo of their name badge, and say that you're going to be making a formal complaint to their bosses, they usually back right off.
I would definitely complain to the management of the community that you live in, there must be a manager or an HOA that you can complain to. If you are renting, then complain to your landlord.
Personally I've found the only way to survive in DR (and I've been there 15 years) is to go full Karen when someone tries to give me bad service. I demand to speak to the manager, I get right in their faces, I take photos, I get everyone's full names and job titles, the full shebang. Next time I walk in they think "Oh my god that complete bitch is back" but I do get excellent service. Frankly I don't care if someone gets sacked who is useless at their job.
I would definitely complain to the management of the community that you live in, there must be a manager or an HOA that you can complain to. If you are renting, then complain to your landlord.
Personally I've found the only way to survive in DR (and I've been there 15 years) is to go full Karen when someone tries to give me bad service. I demand to speak to the manager, I get right in their faces, I take photos, I get everyone's full names and job titles, the full shebang. Next time I walk in they think "Oh my god that complete bitch is back" but I do get excellent service. Frankly I don't care if someone gets sacked who is useless at their job.
