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NikkiJadore
Joined 2014
Posts: 9

9 years ago

Is it plausable for a single mother to make this transition? How soon is to soon to plan a transition from the US to JA?

9 years ago

I have the awesome privelege of working in any country while living in another. My concern is that I am a single parent of a 9year old boy (who's actually all for it) and I would like for us to live in Jamaica. Childcare or even extended child (ie:nanny, etc)would have to be something I can depend and trust in having while I'm workng out of the country.It's definately affordable if I can continue to work. I feel like im ready to part ways with the US for now due to the comparison of the quality of life here. People are just miserable :-( I've done very well for myself, great career and I can choose to alter it to compliment my living arrangements(Ie; overseas), I own a home and I just turned 30. I contemplated south east asia wich i loved but thought it may be a little far from my family. My personal experience with Jamaica and Jamaicans has been nothing short of gracious and hospitable although I'm certain evil lurks somewhere i don't choose to live my life in fear. All in all I have no doubts that my son will enjoy this experience but where do I begin *and breathe* LOL

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