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Louise216

7/11/2014 10:06 EST

Ok , so i have been working up to moving to Bermuda for the last year , my ex partner came over last year , i was planned to join him later this year, we have now separated, i still really want to come to Bermuda as i have a job lined up and have worked extremely hard to get certain Qualifications. Ok so in your opinions, is this wise ,is it likely to see alot of each other, i have been to Bermuda a few times this past year so i realise the size. I would love nothing more than to come to work in Bermuda for lifestyle, culture and definately the job role but as is expected wouldnt like to bump into the ex partner everyday. Is this more than likely ?

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homefinally

7/21/2014 11:19 EST

Wish I could be more encouraging, but not only are you likely to see your ex on the street, in the bank, definitely out at nights, but Bermuda is well known for loving to gossip .. one of the things that drove me nuts was that each evening, my (now) ex would ask me who the man I had lunch with at abc restaurant was. You need a thick skin and don't care attitude to get along there.

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UrbanMan

11/4/2014 11:59 EST

There are thousands of expats so you won't be seeing every one of them every day. Your odds of running into the same people over and over again depend on what you choose to do when away from work. Example, there are relatively small number of places where expats go for happy hour drinks. If both of you are into that, odds are you'll see him. Another example, if both of your are tennis players and are the type to join a league or club that has openings for expats, the tennis community for expats is essentially one large league, so you'll likely see him if you both join.

You mentioned moving to Bermuda for culture. The culture is reflective of the size of the place - small. The lack of variety is something everyone struggles with to at least some degree.

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waitykaty

2/2/2015 10:53 EST

This is a very small island with a unique, somewhat dysfunctional culture.
You need to be very sure of the job, have saved lots of money before you come,(rent will be astronomical, utility payments will require hundreds of dollars extra because you are an expat, and food costs the earth).
It is a tiny place and you may see him a lot. People love to gossip here and there are many social issues.
It is beautiful and there is no income tax. I lived here for two years and couldn't wait to return to Canada.

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DarleneMFortin1963

2/2/2015 11:38 EST

Not everyone has a bad experience, My husband has been here for 6 years and I have been for 4. Yes there are some bermudians that don't want expats here but the Majority of Bermudians are so friendly...

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