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Missamyholland
Joined 2018
Posts: 1

5 years ago

Any advice would be greatly appreciated :-)

5 years ago

I am a Mother with a Jamaican descendant planning to move to Jamaica Westmoreland next year with my 8 year old son. I have been visiting the island for 28 years, mainly staying in Sav La Mar with family.

How difficult or easy have some of you on here found the move and all the requirements and financial commitments that come with moving?

Has there been any strains on your mental health?

If any of you have young children, how have your children coped with the move and change of schooling?

This is something I am doing alone. I am entitled to residency through descendancy as my maternal family all have Jamaican passports.

Do these processes take long?

I have administration, customer service, special educational needs, psychology, counselling work background (5years +). How is finding employment?

Can expats apply or enroll on the vocational courses that are offered to residents?

I’m not interested in the opinions of people who went looking for an easier life. Jamaica has been my second home all my life.
I’m committed to moving, settling, working hard and I’m already comfortable and accustomed to daily life styles.

Any advice would be highly appreciated.

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