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What good information for someone wanting to move to Puerto Rico "from scratch" and on the fly?

  • I am planning to move to Puerto Rico with or without plan and arrangement. I was hoping that there was someone who knew of any resources for jobs, good towns to move to as a PR "beginner", anything...and everything. -- I have come to realize that the income level is substantially lower and probably unlivable. So i really only want to know what a "newbie" needs to know in order to start off. -- What cities are better afordable but, least vulnerable to crime? Things like that.

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    The island has been in recession for 4 years (longer than the U.S.), the GDP is shrinking and unemployment is at 15% and increasing. There are massive strikes, political infighting and a wave of residents are migrating to the U.S. to find work since they can't find it on the island. Are you really sure you would want to move to Puerto Rico?

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the unemployement rate in PR is alot higher than it is in the rest of the US so jobs are hard to find. Also you will likely need to be overqualified for a job. Receptionists often have to have a degree and be billingual. So you are up against tough competition. San Juan is the city and the nice areas are very expensive. There are cheaper areas that are not very safe. The rural towns in PR are much cheaper and somewhat safe but you will need a car and there are less people who speak english there. I am not telling you to not go but definitely save a few thousand before going and make a plan. I have seen many people move here and end up having to leave. http://www.clasificadosonline.com/

CC

my advice is that you should stay wherever you are!! JUST GO ON VACATION NOT TO LIVE!!!

BecKy

Here comes all the negative about PR. Puerto Rico is a great place to live. I moved here 2 years ago and love it. You would be amazed how many people from other countries live here. Ive meet people from US,Britain,Argentina,Colombia,Germany,an… of course Cubans and Dominicans. Affordable living can be found anywhere away from San Juan. I love the west coast, town like Isabela,Aguadilla,Rincon are full of expats,safe and low cost of living. Crime is pretty bad in San Juan, but most of it is drug related meaning that if you are not in that environment you should be all right. We go to San Juan every other weekend and love it. Minimum salary is 7.25. Other than that, if you like the beach bum life,to chill and have a cold one in the beach I recommend the West. Good Luck

JP

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