Moving to DR....
Hello folks,
I'll be moving to Puerto Plata between July and September 2002.
Ive been coresponding with an apartment owner that has a place in Munoz Domain, Puerto Plata. Seems like a nice location, quiet, secluded and safe but they are asking 350 a month US$
for a small very basic apartment...this seems a little high...considering the size of the apartment, no generator, water has to be puchased separately and hauled in 5 gallon buckets etc...
One of the best accomodations I think I have found would be the rooms/apartments above Sams Bar (hotel castilla). Anyone know of this place? It's right in POP. They are charging about 150 a month US$ for apartment with private bath, kitchen,fridge etc.
I'm seeking basic ammenities but still a nice place to come home to. Most of my time will be spent working and volunteering in the schools.
Also I'm told that most employers don't require any kind of papers to work...this was from a locals mouth. Is this true?
Although I do plan to get my recidency as soon as I can.
What is the job market like for someone who is willing to work?
I have no degree of anykind but am skilled in many trades:
computer repair, sales, cable tv, satellite tv, maintenance, customer support and service, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc, etc...
You can say I've done almost everything and take my work ethic seriously and am very people oriented.
My hobbies and interests include:
I'm an adventurist at heart...just love nature.
Love to work on computers.
Enjoy meeting new people and cultures.
Photography
The list goes on and on.
Unfortunately they are reqiuring that I show a return ticket upon arival...unless i can show proof that I will be employed when I get there and that's a little hard to do. If someone could sponser me not only would that be a godsend but would save me mucho money on my ticket...I have found 439US$ (Detroit to Puerto Plata) for one way and about double that for a round trip.
I'm also looking for someone who may like to travel with me.
And maybe someone I could get in touch with when I arrive to show me around and get me aquainted with Puerto Plata and it's natives, expats etc.
I'm a 33 yr old male whos outgoing, single and looking to make a major change in my life. I have been researching the DR for some time now and am finding that the country, people and cultures
are something I want to be a part of.
If anyone has any comments or are interested in contacting me please feel free to do so.
Roberto
Hello folks,
I'll be moving to Puerto Plata between July and September 2002.
Ive been coresponding with an apartment owner that has a place in Munoz Domain, Puerto Plata. Seems like a nice location, quiet, secluded and safe but they are asking 350 a month US$
for a small very basic apartment...this seems a little high...considering the size of the apartment, no generator, water has to be puchased separately and hauled in 5 gallon buckets etc...
One of the best accomodations I think I have found would be the rooms/apartments above Sams Bar (hotel castilla). Anyone know of this place? It's right in POP. They are charging about 150 a month US$ for apartment with private bath, kitchen,fridge etc.
I'm seeking basic ammenities but still a nice place to come home to. Most of my time will be spent working and volunteering in the schools.
Also I'm told that most employers don't require any kind of papers to work...this was from a locals mouth. Is this true?
Although I do plan to get my recidency as soon as I can.
What is the job market like for someone who is willing to work?
I have no degree of anykind but am skilled in many trades:
computer repair, sales, cable tv, satellite tv, maintenance, customer support and service, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc, etc...
You can say I've done almost everything and take my work ethic seriously and am very people oriented.
My hobbies and interests include:
I'm an adventurist at heart...just love nature.
Love to work on computers.
Enjoy meeting new people and cultures.
Photography
The list goes on and on.
Unfortunately they are reqiuring that I show a return ticket upon arival...unless i can show proof that I will be employed when I get there and that's a little hard to do. If someone could sponser me not only would that be a godsend but would save me mucho money on my ticket...I have found 439US$ (Detroit to Puerto Plata) for one way and about double that for a round trip.
I'm also looking for someone who may like to travel with me.
And maybe someone I could get in touch with when I arrive to show me around and get me aquainted with Puerto Plata and it's natives, expats etc.
I'm a 33 yr old male whos outgoing, single and looking to make a major change in my life. I have been researching the DR for some time now and am finding that the country, people and cultures
are something I want to be a part of.
If anyone has any comments or are interested in contacting me please feel free to do so.
Roberto
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