jumanji
6/20/2008 13:35 EST
HI! I am a doctor who is being hired by the Heart Institute of the Carribean at Kingston, Jamaica. I need help regarding the way of life in Jamaica before I decide to stay there. What is the standard of living there? Safe housing and how much for a car? Please help....I dont have any idea regarding living in Jamaica. Thanks
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Trini
From: Jamaica
6/22/2008 15:05 EST
The first thing I would advise you to do, is make a trip to Jamaica, to see where you will be working. Sort of like an Informational Interview with the management to have a look around at the conditions you will be working in, is the equipment compatible to where you are coming from etc.
You could also check with your home Embassy to see if Expats from your home country live on the Island and arrange to meet as many of them as possible and start asking questions.
You should then try to meet a few realtors to take him around to view housing, schools etc. In other words, a move of this magnitude should not be taken lightly.
What I would also recommend is that you download our free e-book The 10 1/2 Mistakes People Make When Moving to Jamaica
Visit my Informational blog, a blog designed to provide information for individuals planning or thinking about moving to Jamaica. See
Expat stories.
You may find it helpful.
Good luck
Link is
Transitionsunshine.info/
Trinija
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Janey76
7/13/2008 16:34 EST
I moved here from the UK about 3 months ago, and am very pleased I made the move. But you do need to do some research before you move out here - particularly in view of where you want to live. There are lots of nice safe areas, but also (like most cities) places you really don't want to be. I would recommend that for peace of mind you live in a gated community which means you have 24 hour security. There are lots of these complexes around the city, and a lot of them have shared swimming pools, bar areas etc too.
Regarding a car - I think that buying a car here is very expensive (compared to the UK) although the running costs are much cheaper. We did look at importing my husbands car here but that wasn't really a viable option as the import duties are high.
I hope this helps, and you enjoy your move here.
Jane
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Trini
From: Jamaica
7/14/2008 16:05 EST
Janey,
A quick note to let you know that I have posted your response from this forum, to my Informational blog as others thinking of moving to JA may find the info helpful.
Do drop by my blog when time allows, and happy settling in into Jamaica.
Are you the one who came for the job in Insurance?
Link:
Transitionsunshine.info/
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Janey76
8/8/2008 12:48 EST
Yes it is me that came for the job in insurance, and my husband has now found employment too so we are very happy and settled!
Am very happy to contribute to your blog etc if you need any more feedback from a UK perspective.
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kayjaid
8/9/2008 23:04 EST
What type field of insurance do you work in? I currently work in healthcare insurance and I have my MBA and I know that they have BCBS in Montego, but was wondering what else they have. How hard was it for you to get employment there. Any info would be appreciated.
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