About edykizaki

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

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Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Uruguay: 1 month in Uruguay with young kids:

don't forget the other Uruguay Expat Facebook groups! The most popular one is https://www.facebook.com/groups/uruguayexpatcommunity/ which was made when the moderator of the one mentioned above kicked off several of the long-time favorite memebers! Each group has it's own feeling so try them both and see where you fit.

Uruguay: Online spanish class:

Hi, I know a good teacher in Montevideo and have PM'd you his contact information. Good luck!

Uruguay: September Visit:

taxis from the airport are if I recall a flat $42 USD and you get a coupon at a booth in the arrivals lobby... credit cards accepted.

Uruguay: job:

about starting a personal business my friend who's dad is in politics commented: Opening a business here is not so difficult, perhaps 1-3 hours and the following day you can have invoices printed...so there may be an augmented/negative perception on that at least...not sure about the ANCAP thing, but since that is a state-owned property, I'm sure there must have been a lot of complications with contracts -

Uruguay: Heating Systems:

As far as apartments in Montevideo, there are some which are not heated but many are; often with an in-floor system. We had a new one at first which had in-floor electric heat in every room with a separate thermostat in each room too. It was effective at heating but since electricity is pricy we had a tendency to pile on the sweaters before resorting to the heating system. Then we moved and now have an older (larger) apartment which priced out at the same as the other one, but has in-floor heating which is run by the building. You don't control it from the apartment except by opening or shutting the windows... we are always warm and cosy now and the building fees (monthly in all apartments) pays for the heat so it's not an extra cost. Many of the solid apartment buldings built here within the last 60 years have this feature but often you pay extra depending on the actual costs, so be sure to note which it is when apartment hunting.

Uruguay: Proving income to BROU:

what we provided them was the letter from our Escribana stating our income sources and income level. It was already in Spanish as it was prepared for the immigration process. And they asked for a copy of a pension award letter but didn't need it translated as it was referred to in the escribana letter.

Uruguay: Howdy & newbie questions:

Yes, that's exactly what Pablo was doing for a friend, and he even came up with scenarios, so he'd still be someone to definitely go to for questions answered! He showed how much larger acerage (which is necessary for cows or trees) would be much less per acre than the same land divided up into small chakras... also he showed the cost projections... I think they provided 2 examples, one parcel for sale was 380k and one in the 600s ... this was a while ago but they were examples, then he explained how one could lease the land longterm to someone who wanted to do forestry or run cows on it. pablo@gasallainmobiliaria.com

Uruguay: URUGUAYAN PASSPORT:

but it would seem to be true that if you have citizenship then the requirements such as $100,000 would be different? Surely citizens without such a sum can still get passports? I'm not speaking from knowledge but from what seems logical.

Uruguay: cheap Rentals in paysandu, rio negro, salto?:

this one is in Paysandu and it says $600 for one month, with airbnb you have to pay up front using your credit card but then you don't have to put down the 5 month deposit like with a long term local rental. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8972484?checkin=12%2F01%2F2015&checkout=12%2F31%2F2015&guests=2&s=MZ37UWFd disclaimer: I am not connected with AirBnB and I can't be responsible for your satisfaction with their rentals, just sending this link as an example.

Uruguay: Kiwi moving to Uruguay:

One type of teaching that's popular now is for Plan Ceibal's program, which uses teleconference technology for teachers in the capitol to teach classes in the 'interior' throughout the country.... you need some Spanish for teaching primeria but none for Secondaria. There are several institutes that hire teachers for these positions and there is training but you need a certificate (TEFL etc) so better to get that before you come... it will help with any teaching. There are also call center jobs. None of it is really highly paid, and I knew one young couple this year who left in the middle of the year simply because they were not making enough. It depends on your motivation. As for other jobs, in my heart I believe that as time goes on and you settle in you can find things, but it is not a quick process and I believe it has to do with getting to know people and being seen as someone with some commitment to being here.

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