Hi Tasmyn,

I would agree Rodney Bay or surrounding areas would probably be best for an expat. This is the area most other expats tend to be and is the best area to be in terms of easy access to beach, shops etc. I stay in beausejour which is close to Rodney bay which has a mall and then beach is walking distance. Also in the night time there's nice bars and on Fridays Gros islet street party isn't far

I wouldnt say St.Lucian's are unfriendly.. But then again my parents are Lucian's at first glance people always assume I'm a local and start convo's in patois at the time. I have seen many interactions with tourists etc and to me Lucian's have always been friendly. I find it alot friendlier over there for example..whenever you board a bus the passengers greet new passengers with 'good morning./good afternoon' ..also once we got a flat tyre and wthin 10 mins 2 cars stopped to help. Also when I've been waiting for buses in the back roads I've been offered lifts from neighbours. But yea.. of course like anywhere you go you will get your fair share of friendly and unfriendly people.

In terms of finding a job in childcare I'd say it would be tough. I myself work on childcare and wanted to look for work there. I did get an interview and then offered a job in a private school (which i ended up turning down)but this is because my partner has certain connections...jobs are hard to come by and unless you know people it can be hard to find work. I would say somehow advertise your nannying services or call around schools seeing if they have vacancies. Be be warned it wont pay anywhere close to what you get paid here..if say about half or less. With working youd probably have to be open in terms of what kind of of work you are looking for and not restrict yourself to just looking for childcare jobs as it could take forever to find one especially as you're from overseas and people prefer to employ locals unless you really stand out for whatever reason.

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Tasmyn,

Concerning you child care experience. I have been contacted by one of the restaurant owners here who needs help with his daughters little one. He's six months old and they have requested us to help with his care. I can give you his contact info if you e-mail me privately. I also do not believe he is the only need on Island in this area. My e-mail address is joeythompson777@aol.com

Joey

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Hi Tasmyn. I assume he's going to work at Sandals La Toc . The main problems for you both is 1. Were to live, Castries is not the place, there are nice areas, such as Coubaril , but they really are in the middle of nowhere as Joey will vouch, he lived there for a yr. Yes Rodney Bay area or anywhere north of Castries is best, but then you need transport and have to get thro a crowded Castries twice a day. You are most certainly going to need to buy a used vehicle. Lots to think about. By the way, the locals are the most friendly people weve met in the Caribbean, have lots of local friends. Good luck

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Thanks for all your honest messages! It does seem there is a lot to think about. I am excited/terrified in equal measure! The people certainly sound more friendly than London and it does sound like choosing a place to live will be our most challenging decision!

I will private message you Joey!

Tasmyn

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