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Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@damasodelrosario

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American expat in Dominican Republic

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About me

American

Lives in Santiago de los Caballeros

Speaks english spanish

Registration: 20 September 2012

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Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
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Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@wondering9 fun indeed. Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@wondering9 are you thinking of teaching in DR? Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@wondering9 if I were to have an interest in teaching English in DR I would market myself as such. Depending on your level of English you can make a business card and make appointments with school directors and introduce them to your tutoring ... Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@Tippj most definitely as time passes congestion will grow in PP like many other tourist towns and cities in DR.The Dominican government has had an agressive tourism development agenda as tourism is a major driver of the countries GDP. DR has had ... Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@Karin1 that's nice to hear. I think Punta Cana is an exceptional location in that their are more affluent foreigners that reside their. Some of the locals have a significant exposure to these visitors and may like the educated modalities they view. ... Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
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last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@planner you certainly know what your talking about. SD is no joke. The traffic congestion doesn't compare to New York City. In NYC at least traffic is moving. In SD there is gridlock at practically at every corner. A nightmare. Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@RockyM SD is certainly different and unique than any other place in DR. Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@planner of course living the moment. This is very spontaneous island living. However, I wrote the noise is mainly due to vehicle "disrepair". Not dispare. 😀 Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@planner yes people want to know and keep track of everything about you. Curious or nosey? Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

Truth be told it is mostly the unemployed that have a tendency of rising late. Out of a population of 11,228,821 people (2022) there is a significant labor force that rises early in DR.Unemployment Rate 5.20% as of March 2023Labor Force ... Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

In addition to what I've already written. In DR you will have more social human contact than anywhere in most developed countries. I think that is what I enjoy most. Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

So Dominican Republic is an island that has its own particular dimension if you can call it that. It's living at the full throttle from Friday to Monday. Locals spend what they have and what they don't have for a good time. Good times are in any ... Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Adapting to the pace of life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move to the Dominican Republic, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in ...

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

Hello Chery and Planner. It is early morning as I read you topic question. Going to sleep a bit on it and reply later. Living DR is certainly a big change up than living in the states. Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
2 years ago
Jeremias Satarra

How to find tradesmen by Jeremias Satarra

Hello!I am new to the DR and wondering if there are any sites I can look at to hire any tradesmen preferably from the States? Thanks

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@Jeremias Satarra work strictly through referrals from construction material suppliers. They usually deal with many tradesman and know which of them does good work, is always working and has a good reputation and vice versa. If and when you pay have ... Read More

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr
damasodelrosario replied to a thread
2 years ago
Jeremias Satarra

How to find tradesmen by Jeremias Satarra

Hello!I am new to the DR and wondering if there are any sites I can look at to hire any tradesmen preferably from the States? Thanks

Damaso A. del Rosario, jr

@Jeremias Satarra when you do find a local tradesmen or contractor never provide money up front. No deposit. If materials are needed you accompany them and you buy materials. Payroll should be paid as a percentage of completion. Do no be convinced ... Read More