LGWBGI

Hi BritToBim,

No probs with PM's.
I think it would be great to meet up with other expats out there.
It is a minefield you're right so just work through things carefully and most importantly leave things in the U.K whereby you can return if you need to!

roses31

Hi, this is my 1st post on here. My situation is similar to that of lgwbgi...other than that, it's my husband who is a British bajan. We are all packed to make the big move to sunny barbados next month with our two kids, age 3 and 6months.We already have a house out there but I haven't yet found a job. My husband has a remote job, where he works from home so he is fine. I have so many questions and would like to hear any suggestions or help or info anyone has to offer. 1st question is about schools - when would my 3yr old be able to start school? We have decided that we would like to get our son into a government school but unsure if that is possible as we haven't yet applied for any format of citizenship for him as yet, we were planning to do that once we get there.
We will be living in St. James, are there any good government schools in St.James?
2nd question is work for myself - I have read the previous posts and have realised that it's almost impossible to find work in barbados. However ; I have a degree and masters in tourism management and was really hoping to find details work within that area in barbados. Does anyone know where jobs at the Airport are advertised or jobs in any tourist sector in barbados is advertised?.
3rd is about making new friends and socialising- where could myself and my husband meet people? We currently have no friends there and all my husbands family lives in the UK.
I would really love to speak to any1 that has made the move to barbados to get their view on how it all turned out. I haven't yet and won't be giving up my jib here in the UK until I have found myself a job there and have settled properly to life in barbados. We are looking forward to a simpler lifestyle in barbados and we have prepared ourselves for the changes....can't wait till next month

britjax

I visited BIM every year since 1990 and finally settled there in 2007 with hubby from Germany. I have citizenship by descent, hubby had to wait 5 years to finally get permanent residence. Life is great as a tourist but reality sets in when you live there; not sure how many like-minded Bajans you will find?? and the government is making it increasingly difficult for others to permanently settle and what with the ever rising cost of living. Island life is very very different, island mentality can be very frustrating. Be prepared. Opposition came because I am British and hubby is white! Found a job, worked my up against opposition and was rewarded. Am an expat since 2 years in Honduras. Returning soon to BIM. Advice is; Life on BIM is what you make it and home is where the heart is. Kudos to those of you out there who have survived.