USA here we come

almost a year, we arrived december 10th 2005

Sally

[QUOTE=islandmom] that explains it

uk+kiwi

I totally agree with your sentiments about Island life. Hubbie spent his young years in Samoa and I enjoyed a wonderful expat childhood, mainly in the Middle East. So personally I would love our girls to experience this, the Caribbean would be fantastic, but on a practical note, where would one find an expat posting?

Hubbie works for an Investment bank in Document Management and I run my own business around school hours/holidays that wouldn't be viable in the Caribbean. Have searched the internet a couple of times, but jobs all seem to be in the trades, low waged catering or recreational instructors for diving/sailing etc. Any brainwaves?

pgtips

So you have Trini roots, like my wife ? we also have two kids and already have a plot of land in St Lucia.

Our plan is eventually to move to the island, and have our house there.
Who knows maybe we will all meet up on the island. The chances are we will be living around Rodney Bay as this is where we feel most confortable and it is close to all facilities.

We also have some very good friends moving back to South Africa after 4 years in the UK.

As for Miami, we do have a friend across there from the islands, but kinda lost touch, but must give a call a drop a mail.

I travelled to the States last year and stayed in New Jersey, Boston, New York and also spent some time in Canada. All nice to visit but I prefer the UK as there is just much more depth and Character to the place. I could not see myself living in US, although it is nice to visit.

I know Miami can be very expensive, especially Miami beach, but it may just mean you having to get used to travelling many miles to get to the beach or living in a tiny apartment.

Having said that the Caribbean can be quite expensive, but if you can afford to purchase somewhere outright and have no mortgage or rent to pay you can live very comfortably indeed.

Keep us posted as to what you decide and good luck wherever you end up.

pgtips

Be prepared for a change of lifestyle, that is the whole point of relocating.
My advice would be to get as much money behind you as possible and then see what business you can operate in the Caribbean.

Remember be prepared for a much slower pace of life, but this is when you come to appreciate this much simpler way of living. If you love beautiful scenery, beautiful beaches, watersport and a laid back way of life the chances are you will enjoy the Caribbean. If you want to rush around building up your careers like in UK then you will most probably be disappointed.

Have you and your husband considered teaching on one of the islands ? There are options, but definately be willing for a change.

jintywelk

May I ask what line of work you hubby is in?

Hutch

If you're talking about IslandMom - I seem to recall both she, and her old man, are golf pros.

frankcoleman

Tough work if you can get it move to paradise and play golf and get paid to do it! Sorted where do I sign

username 34

I tell you it takes determination and persistence and the knowledge that we should stick it out to save some other poor soul from having to do it ......

its really a charity thing

frankcoleman

Charity begins at home lol

OK I am an alright golfer never really played too many competitions but have improved from the 120 shots (where I felt the more you had the better value for money the round was) to around 85 for a round on a par 72. Now my Father in Law is President of a club here on the south of Spain and has just had his handicap moved up to 19.something.

Now he has asked me to play against him in the club championship (mainly so I can get a handicap) Having never played against him before should I pull out all the stops or aim for the trees?

username 34

show no mercy! only thing is you wont beat him officially as you're playing to get your handicap and only already handicapped players can qualify to be part of the competition.

frankcoleman

Ah but the score will be posted on the board as part of the day so even though not qualified I can still be above him on the board!

username 34

oh yeah it must be done ..... first you shag his daughter then you woop his arse at golf! Golf club presidents deserve all the humiliation they get - they're a nightmare a la perceived big fish in a small pond most of the time. Hope your FIL's a decent bloke and he should take this golfing humiliation in his stride

frankcoleman

You mean like he did the day before we got married where I got a mate to come partner me against him and his 4 handicap general manager. I think we won by 3 holes (handy knowing people on the PGA tour shame I never took an interest in it before now I might be quite good at it lol)

username 34

oh yes! FILS getting a good beating is always soooo satisfactory