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TcheeToGO

@TcheeToGO

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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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American

Speaks English and learning Spanish

Registration: 04 September 2016

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TcheeToGO replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mrkpytn

Free transport from San Juan to Ft Lauderdale by Mrkpytn

One of my airbnb guest sent me a message and said that if we needed to get to the mainland that she works for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and they are offering free transport from San Juan to Ft Lauderdale. This is all the information I have. If ...

TcheeToGO

Unfortunately not true. They are taking employees, their families, and stranded tourists from their cruises. Shame on them for advertising it as a humanitarian rescue, many people disappointed.Oh no..😓 That is exactly how it is being ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
Jolo84

Is this a manageable salary? by Jolo84

Hello again, Realistically speaking, do you all think I could make it in Puerto Rico with a salary of 31,000? I am a single mother of 2 and I finally landed an interview. I'm just thinking ahead. I have a decent amount saved in my savings ...

TcheeToGO

Completely agreed! I transitioned businesses, no more boutique and I'm happy. Doing stocks and going back to building my website that's just for views only. No more customer service! I also sold my house in Atlanta which... did not go the ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
Jolo84

Is this a manageable salary? by Jolo84

Hello again, Realistically speaking, do you all think I could make it in Puerto Rico with a salary of 31,000? I am a single mother of 2 and I finally landed an interview. I'm just thinking ahead. I have a decent amount saved in my savings ...

TcheeToGO

Thank you all for your responses. I have a lot to consider. Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
Jolo84

Is this a manageable salary? by Jolo84

Hello again, Realistically speaking, do you all think I could make it in Puerto Rico with a salary of 31,000? I am a single mother of 2 and I finally landed an interview. I'm just thinking ahead. I have a decent amount saved in my savings ...

TcheeToGO

I won't post my offer on a public forum (the hills have eyes) but this post is interesting. Jolo84 did you make the move? Does anyone else have input on salaries that enable "comfortable" living in on the west coast of the island? Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
luis.grace

Container shipping from Florida US by luis.grace

Hello again, Trying to make a quick decision whether to buy all of our household items when we arrive in San Juan or to pay for container shipping from FL. Anyone have any round about prices they paid to ship a 20' container from the US?! Need ...

TcheeToGO

I am absolutely looking forward it! :) I am keeping my old faithful but I will need a serger when I get there. Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
luis.grace

Container shipping from Florida US by luis.grace

Hello again, Trying to make a quick decision whether to buy all of our household items when we arrive in San Juan or to pay for container shipping from FL. Anyone have any round about prices they paid to ship a 20' container from the US?! Need ...

TcheeToGO

Thank you ADLIN20 :) I have a solid wood cabinet that I really don't want to give up. I was thinking about how it would hold up there. Maybe there is something I can have it treated with? Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
luis.grace

Container shipping from Florida US by luis.grace

Hello again, Trying to make a quick decision whether to buy all of our household items when we arrive in San Juan or to pay for container shipping from FL. Anyone have any round about prices they paid to ship a 20' container from the US?! Need ...

TcheeToGO

I completely understand the clothes/shoes dilemma! I follow the website ca2pr.com and on that site, a story was told about having to bring her most favorite shoes/boots and coats and after having moved down to PR, laughing at the fact that she had ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
luis.grace

Container shipping from Florida US by luis.grace

Hello again, Trying to make a quick decision whether to buy all of our household items when we arrive in San Juan or to pay for container shipping from FL. Anyone have any round about prices they paid to ship a 20' container from the US?! Need ...

TcheeToGO

Oh and my mirror!! I have this huge mirror in my closet room that I cannot leave. It's over 7ft tall. I love it i know I am going to pay big time to ship it but I'm going to risk it. I will positively insure that! Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
luis.grace

Container shipping from Florida US by luis.grace

Hello again, Trying to make a quick decision whether to buy all of our household items when we arrive in San Juan or to pay for container shipping from FL. Anyone have any round about prices they paid to ship a 20' container from the US?! Need ...

TcheeToGO

I used U pack, u do the work and pack what and how you like and they do the rest, had Crowly ship my Truck and boat, I did a lot of research before moving here and these two options were the best and most affordable.Thank you! I don't really ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
luis.grace

Container shipping from Florida US by luis.grace

Hello again, Trying to make a quick decision whether to buy all of our household items when we arrive in San Juan or to pay for container shipping from FL. Anyone have any round about prices they paid to ship a 20' container from the US?! Need ...

TcheeToGO

Depending where you are shipping from you can even do a you pack container. They drop it at your place, once you fill it they will delivee it to your place. I quoted one last year from Texas to PR and it was over $6K for a 4.4.7 size. To is it was ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
luis.grace

Container shipping from Florida US by luis.grace

Hello again, Trying to make a quick decision whether to buy all of our household items when we arrive in San Juan or to pay for container shipping from FL. Anyone have any round about prices they paid to ship a 20' container from the US?! Need ...

TcheeToGO

I read this entire thread. I am getting a bit overwhelmed with the shipping decisions. I have tons of the plastic containers already and I prefer them over boxes. I have some larger items that I want to keep so I am looking into the less than ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
TcheeToGO

Possibly Moving to Aguadilla by TcheeToGO

Hi All, I never knew I had the guts to do it but I jumped off a cliff and applied for a job in Aguadilla. I have never traveled outside of the continental US and do not speak Spanish. I am a beginner but I enjoy the structure of the language and I ...

TcheeToGO

I am returning to atl today and staying a few weeks. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me as I am still currently learning and long here. This is a very good place to live. Fyi...San juan is only 2 hrs away. Take xareI'm ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
TcheeToGO

Possibly Moving to Aguadilla by TcheeToGO

Hi All, I never knew I had the guts to do it but I jumped off a cliff and applied for a job in Aguadilla. I have never traveled outside of the continental US and do not speak Spanish. I am a beginner but I enjoy the structure of the language and I ...

TcheeToGO

Congrats on the job. I am pretty sure you should enjoy living in Aguadilla. I recently moved here with my family. Some things can be cumbersome however the people are friendly and the area has most of the things needed to live comfortably. As for ... Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
TcheeToGO

Possibly Moving to Aguadilla by TcheeToGO

Hi All, I never knew I had the guts to do it but I jumped off a cliff and applied for a job in Aguadilla. I have never traveled outside of the continental US and do not speak Spanish. I am a beginner but I enjoy the structure of the language and I ...

TcheeToGO

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When are you moving in?????Not sure yet. I have to train my current role first Read More

TcheeToGO replied to a thread
8 years ago
TcheeToGO

Possibly Moving to Aguadilla by TcheeToGO

Hi All, I never knew I had the guts to do it but I jumped off a cliff and applied for a job in Aguadilla. I have never traveled outside of the continental US and do not speak Spanish. I am a beginner but I enjoy the structure of the language and I ...

TcheeToGO

I GOT THE JOB! Read More