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tinyfrogs
Joined 2014
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9 years ago

relocating (?) to Nassau on short notice

9 years ago

Hi,

I've been offered a job in Nassau. The job itself is quite interesting. The decision about whether to take it is very hard. They want my response next week and my arrival in less than a month. We have many factors to consider. Among them, the salary might be modest considering cost of living on New Providence (I have a wife, baby, and dog). We'd need to rent a place within 2 weeks of arrival and we'd also need a car.

We know to expect higher prices on almost everything, but our lifestyle can be modest. We'd prefer to live in a simple, relatively quiet retreat with some private outdoor space, but we have little idea if that is possible there.

So I am somewhat concerned about affordability, but I'm at least as much concerned about safety. St. Thomas seems to have many similarities to New Providence but not as large. We had mixed feelings about leaving that island. At the time, we didn't think it likely that we would ever live on an urban island again. Had our circumstances been just a little different, I think we would have much more fond memories of STT. But there was also a rise in crime on STT and most of the people we met were much more into partying than simple living.

Our dog factors into both affordability and safety. Leaving him behind is not an option. He is expensive to own (food) but the love and security he provides is priceless. I am more concerned about transporting the dog than anything else in the travel phase, but I know I can work it out.

We are an adventurous lot, and while it would take hard work to relocate, it's a good opportunity for me right now.

What a ramble. I guess I hope someone can tell me about living in Nassau with a family.

Thanks.

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