littlemissrachy
11/24/2007 08:04 EST
Hi,
My fiance and I may have the opportunity to move to grand bahama through his work. What's life like on the island? I'm a qualified secondary school teacher, how difficult migt I find it to get a job? Is there an active ex pat community on the island?
Apologies for all the questions, but we're trying ot approach this with all the details, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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ten
12/24/2007 21:21 EST
I am an expat here for a decennium now. If you come with your fiancee, she has to get a permit to reside too - $25 for application and $25 for the anual permit. Unless she remains a tourist, meaning going back and forth to the US every 3 months. My daughter has been visiting me and became a teacher in a local school, depends on the need they have. If you teach French/Spanish, I guess you will find work soon too. Normally the school pays for a work permit in that case which replaces a residence permit. Otherwise, you are not supposed to work in any gainful occupation. Spending time in Garden Club or Humanitary places without pay is the other alternative. Life is simple: ypou are supposed to spend your time on the beaches, in a pool, in nature, or during weekends in nightlife at port lucaya - ends at 11 P.M. - get drunk or make love - also when it rains. If you love each other- this is the place to find out how much time you can spend together and how to make it quality time. Most of the time the weather is warm to hot. There are not that many events here - I will be happy to tell you more specific about the possibilities. Just ask more questions. dolfie@coralwave.com
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ten
12/24/2007 21:25 EST
I am an expat here for a decennium now. If you come with your fiancee, she has to get a permit to reside too - $25 for application and $25 for the anual permit. Unless she remains a tourist, meaning going back and forth to the US every 3 months. My daughter has been visiting me and became a teacher in a local school, depends on the need they have. If you teach French/Spanish, I guess you will find work soon too. Normally the school pays for a work permit in that case which replaces a residence permit. Otherwise, you are not supposed to work in any gainful occupation. Spending time in Garden Club or Humanitary places without pay is the other alternative. Life is simple: ypou are supposed to spend your time on the beaches, in a pool, in nature, or during weekends in nightlife at port lucaya - ends at 11 P.M. - get drunk or make love - also when it rains. If you love each other- this is the place to find out how much time you can spend together and how to make it quality time. Most of the time the weather is warm to hot. There are not that many events here - I will be happy to tell you more specific about the possibilities. Just ask more questions. dolfie@coralwave.com
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ldandrews
1/12/2008 14:27 EST
Hi littlemissrachy, did u receive any info back on this ? I myself am now considering moving to G.Bahama, we are from England. Are you any nearer to moving out there ?
Cheers
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Mirjam
3/30/2008 14:22 EST
It's probably not that difficult to get a teaching job here however, the you would be hired as a local hire because you've moved here for other reasons and the salary will not be sufficient for any kind of savings.
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