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scubamom
  2/6/2015 13:08 EST

I was hoping to tap into the expertise on here. I am in the running for a healthcare job in san fernando and have 3 children.
11,9, and 4. my biggest concern is schools, are public schools good??, or do i need to go private? As with the cost of tuition for 3 may make it not reasonable for 5 of us to live on one salary.

That leads to another question for a family of 5 to live in san fernando and live on one salary what should the base salary i be looking for be?. i know so subjective but a fairly modest lifestyle, food, bills, one car, some beach trips on the weekend , 3 bedroom house etc.

any input appreciated

thanks

p.s are there any french schools??, as my kids in french immersion here, long shot but worth asking

FlyboyWV
  2/25/2015 14:28 EST

A large word of caution regarding working as a healthcare provider there. Get your contract fully signed, processed and thoroughly review it before buying your ticket to TT. A large number of us (U.S. physicians) representing 5 underserved medical specialties, were recruited to move to TT for a 3-5 year contract. To work for wages that would not satisfy a U.S. nurse.In my case, i moved there but no contract was waiting. I waited a month there, at my expense, and my 800 kg of household goods were put into storage. 16 months later, we still do not have contracts or licenses. All of us have given up, and lost all confidence in the Ministry of Health. My household goods are now finally enroute back to the U.S. at great personal expense. The deceptive practices by the MOH have cost me more than $13,000 USD. Be wary.

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FlyboyWV
  2/25/2015 14:28 EST

A large word of caution regarding working as a healthcare provider there. Get your contract fully signed, processed and thoroughly review it before buying your ticket to TT. A large number of us (U.S. physicians) representing 5 underserved medical specialties, were recruited to move to TT for a 3-5 year contract. To work for wages that would not satisfy a U.S. nurse.In my case, i moved there but no contract was waiting. I waited a month there, at my expense, and my 800 kg of household goods were put into storage. 16 months later, we still do not have contracts or licenses. All of us have given up, and lost all confidence in the Ministry of Health. My household goods are now finally enroute back to the U.S. at great personal expense. The deceptive practices by the MOH have cost me more than $13,000 USD. Be wary.

Cornerstone1978
  3/14/2015 04:16 EST

Hi Scubamom,

Some public schools are good e.g. St Gabriel's Girls, Grant Memorial, and San Fernando Boys RC school, all of which are primary schools up to age 11. Secondary schools eg Presentation College and Naparima College, Naparima Girls High School and St Joseph's Convent are all good public high schools. Private primary schools are good as well but of course you will have to pay more eg Cedar Grove and St Peter's Private are 2 good examples.

In terms of salary...hmmmm I would say you may be good with around 20000-25000 TTD a month (that's a minimum and not a great lavish lifestyle). Also depends on what you rent and where.

You learn french at the secondary school (high school) level. But you can also get classes at the French Embassy...Alliance Francaise.

Hope that helps a bit.

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