Rach1887

Basic pay no matter what rank or experience. Think London level costs of living, my friend has recommended stocking up and using allowance to bring things over

ThatchersBritain

The cost of accommodation seems high, around £1,500 to £1,800 a month for a 1 bed furnished apartment in a good area from what I've seen online. Unlike London, public transport is poor so you will need a car. Petrol is cheaper at around £0.80 a litre. No paid overtime, just CTO. Should be enough to live on but doubt you could save much? Anyone else aware of more affordable accommodation, I'm told the cheaper ones are in areas you wouldn't want to live in?

Jamesy5008

During my interview, i was advised that any cops going over would be steered towards the more desirable areas which means higher rents of course. I need to be sure my wife feels safe when I'm at work so higher rent is what I'm expecting. I plan on taking my bicycle too as i doubt we'll be able to afford a car. The island is as flat as a pancake anyway. It appears that newbies will likely be at George Town where rent is dearer. 1 bed will be plenty for us and there is a fair choice on ecaytrade.com but you don't really get an idea until you see it in the flesh.

Rach1887

My friend who is there says there is paid OT......

ThatchersBritain

Good news if they've started paying OT. Road safety is an issue, not sure cycling is a good idea and I'm a keen cyclist. Make sure you take proof of your no claims with you for car insurance. Good video on YouTube, "FAQ's about living in and moving to the Cayman Islands" it's part of a blog by a South African ex-pat and well worth a watch.

Jamesy5008

Paid OT!?!?!?!?!?! Result!

keekthegeek

Im working here at the minute, id be happy to answer any questions you may have. See you in jan.

ThatchersBritain

Keek, thanks for posting. How do you find the cost of living? I'm only being offered the bottom end of the pay scale and rent will swallow a lot of that. Do officers move up the pay scale incrementally with service or are you on the same amount throughout your contract?

keekthegeek

Hi we all started on the bottom end..i think it may be something that can be discussed on the next contract. Im out here wity 2 kids a 14 and a 9 year old they love it and never want to leave. Yes it is expensive but the beach costs nothing. Its 87 degrees here as i write this. Feel free add me on facebook. Key cambo and u can see pics and ill speak to u more about anu questions you may have

keekthegeek

Hi we all started on the bottom end..i think it may be something that can be discussed on the next contract. Im out here wity 2 kids a 14 and a 9 year old they love it and never want to leave. Yes it is expensive but the beach costs nothing. Its 87 degrees here as i write this. Feel free add me on facebook. Key cambo and u can see pics and ill speak to u more about anu questions you may have

Jamesy5008

Keekthegeek

I've sent you a PM.

keekthegeek

If u pm me ill send u my uk watsapp number and answer any questions u have.

Rach1887

I have been given a flight date of 4-5th Jan, has anyone else....?

keekthegeek

Wow not long is 29 degrees here atm

Rach1887

I have a friend serving there now and she has been sending pics!