@Conifer
Bahraini expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 27 May 2021
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Looking for people who love cats
Raise your hands! Who loves cats and do you have cats here? Read More
New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana by Conifer
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay. That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch. 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ...
I still can't find anyone good. Read More
Rude & Disrespectful Folks in Punta Cana
no respect for personal space.no order, everyone cuts in linepeople look you up and down to judge you based on appearance.no smileno seeking to understandif they can cheat you off of 50 pesos at the market, they willno one follows instructionsyou ... Read More
New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana by Conifer
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay. That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch. 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ...
@rgwsf Gotcha. Agencies like MP Service.... with (perhaps) more professional staff... has anyone used them? Read More
New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana by Conifer
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay. That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch. 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ...
@DRVisitor It's crazy! And yes it's like they suddenly unionized! That's OK if the work was quality, but it's the same half-ass job for double the price.My previous housekeeper (2020-2023) was amazing. She would clean well, cook lunch, leave ... Read More
New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana by Conifer
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay. That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch. 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Yes I do, but most have live-in maids. I don't want that. Reaching out here for your opinions. Thanks! Do tell all! Read More
New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay. That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch. 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ... Read More
Persistent Congestion - Sinus & Ears - Allergy Help! by Conifer
Hi! I have been living in Punta Cana for about 2 years. Does anyone else here suffer from persistent allergies? I'm talking sinus congestion, especially ears. I can't seem to go out of the house without taking a decongestant but now I'm getting ...
Who is good? Read More
Having pets (Cats Dogs) while in DR by Conifer
Lately I come across so many people that took in pets as temporary expat in DR. They have to leave or return home for whatever reason, and they LEAVE the pets behind. It's not fair for the animals.What is so hard about taking ...
@ddmcgheet thank you. Read More
Having pets (Cats Dogs) while in DR by Conifer
Lately I come across so many people that took in pets as temporary expat in DR. They have to leave or return home for whatever reason, and they LEAVE the pets behind. It's not fair for the animals.What is so hard about taking ...
@planner Correct, a country can't force ethics and empathy on people. you adopted an animal? it's now part of your family. not a toy to leave behind once you relocate. Read More
Having pets (Cats Dogs) while in DR by Conifer
Lately I come across so many people that took in pets as temporary expat in DR. They have to leave or return home for whatever reason, and they LEAVE the pets behind. It's not fair for the animals.What is so hard about taking ...
@planner I started donating to @catloverspuntacana who is doing strong work and producing results near our community.Free clinics have begun to prioritize their friends and we hear of a lot of deaths Read More
Having pets (Cats Dogs) while in DR by Conifer
Lately I come across so many people that took in pets as temporary expat in DR. They have to leave or return home for whatever reason, and they LEAVE the pets behind. It's not fair for the animals.What is so hard about taking ...
@DRCulture What rules? All you need is a health certificate. So do you bring the dog and just leave him here?People adopt here, get the animal used to love, then dump them on the streets when they leave. Cruel AF Read More
Persistent Congestion - Sinus & Ears - Allergy Help! by Conifer
Hi! I have been living in Punta Cana for about 2 years. Does anyone else here suffer from persistent allergies? I'm talking sinus congestion, especially ears. I can't seem to go out of the house without taking a decongestant but now I'm getting ...
I'd like to know where you guys get pots big enough to boil your cushions. Read More
Tired of Fumigation/ Poisoning
Our community is bombed with awful chemicals daily to supposedly fight dengue. Toxic, cancer-causing, autism-causing chemicals from China. I know because I saw the bottles. I get nausea when they spray, I get headaches, and ... Read More
Persistent Congestion - Sinus & Ears - Allergy Help!
Hi! I have been living in Punta Cana for about 2 years. Does anyone else here suffer from persistent allergies? I'm talking sinus congestion, especially ears. I can't seem to go out of the house without taking a decongestant but now I'm getting ... Read More