Jorge
@JorgeJ
American expat in Argentina
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About me
American
Lives in Cordoba
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 06 September 2012
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What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Argentina? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Argentina? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
The job outlook in Argentina, at least in the province of Cordoba is pretty grim. For one thing, age and gender discrimination is legal here. Usually the age requirement never goes beyond 26, in some rare instances, 29. After that, you're S.O.L. ... Read More
Retiring in Argentina by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Argentina? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
My parents moved to Argentina to retire ten years ago, and I moved down here about 5 years ago to semi-retire and I can tell you that as long as you have USD in your bank account, you can live pretty comfortable since one Argentine peso is worth ... Read More
Studying in Argentina by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Argentina? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
Gabriela, the reason I went to the university in Cordoba was because I thought it would help me land a job in Cordoba, Argentina, which has been extremely difficult to do, especially given the age and gender requirements that often leave candidates ... Read More
Studying in Argentina by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Argentina? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
The university that I was referring to was the UNC or Universidad Nacional De Cordoba. I don't live in B.A. so I couldn't offer you an assessment on the universities there. However, since B.A. is a lot more first world in a lot of ways, ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Argentina by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Argentina. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
You're welcome, Esna & Billie! :) Read More
Speaking Spanish in Argentina by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Argentina. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
Hi, Growing up around Cuban-Americans and Puerto-Ricans (because I was raised in Miami, FL), I can tell you that there are some subtle differences between the Spanish spoken by most Latinos in the States and Argentine Castilian. I added an ... Read More
Studying in Argentina by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Argentina? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
Hi, Honestly, it's a lot more trouble than it's worth, and from my experience at the N****, it's simply not worth the trouble. For starters, they don't do 4 month semesters like they do back in the States. They start out with a 6 ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Argentina by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Argentina is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Argentina? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
The interesting thing about the climate in Argentina is that it's the complete opposite of the seasons back home. Basically it's fall and winter when it's spring and summer in the States and vice versa. I think one of the biggest issues ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Argentina by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Argentina means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
In Cordoba, there are groups which allow people from other cultures to interact. Most of them are held in hostels. They're mainly for a younger crowd though. I would try expat groups on Facebook. You might find one or two friends that you can ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Argentina by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Argentina face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
Hi, Regarding an emergency situation in which you have to call 911 (or Argentina's equivalent) is a bit of a rude shock! For starters, emergency services like ambulances take anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes to arrive. In some cases they ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Argentina? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Argentina, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
Honestly, if I had to do it over again I would not have moved to Argentina simply because there are so many cultural differences. I personally had a really rough time adjusting. You should only move here if you're okay dealing with leaving your ... Read More
Business etiquette in Argentina by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Argentina, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Hi, You might find men and women leaning forward to greet you with a kiss on the cheek, which may seem like an odd custom at first, especially in a professional setting. They're very fond of drinking mate in a mate cup with a metal straw. They ... Read More
Environmental protection in Argentina by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Argentina? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Hi, Back in October, supermarkets started charging 40 cents for recyclable plastic bags as a way to get people to start using those reusable bags. I've seen recycling bins where people can deposit their cardboard, plastics and recyclable glass ... Read More
Would love to know if there's a strong Irish community in Argentina by Spogglepop
Hi all, There doesn't seem to have been much activity on this in a while but sure, I'll let everyone know who I am anyway! My name is Orla and I'm about to make a move from Ireland to South America with my boyfriend and our first port ...
Hi, I've been living in Cordoba for the last 4 years and I know that there are a few Irish pubs in the area. There is one Irish cook who opened up his own restaurant. I do know of one other Irish expat who lives in Carlos Paz. I'm not ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Argentina by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Argentina? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Hi, I'm from the States and I've been living in Cordoba, Argentina for almost 4 years now and all I can say is that it is not an easy adjustment at all. Despite my best efforts I have been unable to feel at home. I would say that the ... Read More