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etilley23

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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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Registration: 06 November 2014

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7 years ago
JtotheT410

Moving to rincon. by JtotheT410

Hey my name is josh and i would like to move to rincon within the next six months. i have done some research but was mainly wondering about jobs. I have always been in the service industry as either a server or manager, and was interested to find ...

etilley23

Well, almost everyone speaks English, but definitely as far as research, I would have needed more Spanish skills, which are much better now that I live in the Bronx. Ha ha! I think you could probably support yourself on a serving job if you work ... Read More

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7 years ago
JtotheT410

Moving to rincon. by JtotheT410

Hey my name is josh and i would like to move to rincon within the next six months. i have done some research but was mainly wondering about jobs. I have always been in the service industry as either a server or manager, and was interested to find ...

etilley23

Hi - Just saw your message. I lived in Rincon in 2015. I loved it! Housing is cheap. If you can connect with others and have a roommate, that is good. I am a researcher and worked from home. My rent for a 3 bdrm in decent area was $600. I ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
happyveg

Dentists in Rincon Area by happyveg

Hi, I have the blessing of challenging teeth :sosad: , and am looking ahead to our life in PR in another year. Can some of you let me know how your experience has been with dentists in regards to: Quality: Not just cleaning, but has anyone had ...

etilley23

Hi - I had a fantastic experience with a dentist in Rincon. They're right in the downtown area on the street across from the hospital. My son had spacers that needed to be removed and I was worried about the cost. They were very reasonable ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
hct408

4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408

I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...

etilley23

I feel the same about the friends and people trekrider. We will definitely be visiting...but, I too, like seasons. Yes, hct408, San Juan is poo unless you have a lot of cash!! To keep up with the constraints of getting to work, supporting a ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
hct408

4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408

I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...

etilley23

First, I have to say, I am not in Puerto Rico anymore, sadly! I love PR! I lived in Rincon. I chose not to have a car and I worked from home. Definitely, pay is low and taxes are high. The price for milk is outrageous. i don't fully ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
purplesugar

Power outages and internet by purplesugar

Hi all. I am a medical coder and am searching for a remote job that will allow me to work from home ANYWHERE, such as down there in Puerto Rico! I am wondering about the RELIABILITY OF ELECTRICITY AND INTERNET. How frequently does the power go out? ...

etilley23

Hi, Choice cable has been great! I have had no problems. However, do not leave your computer out on the porch if it rains. ;) Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
prdcat

Living in Puerto Rico... by prdcat

Hello...Would love to connect with anyone who has made the move from U.S.A. to P.R...I'm considering the move and would like to know what problems you encountered...Also seeking areas that are less populated and peaceful...I'm a Reiki ...

etilley23

I just saw this...Ignore my message, but still keep in touch :) Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Puerto Rico by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Puerto Rico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...

etilley23

Hi Schuttzie, as of now reality beckons. I'm a Phd living on minimum wage. I gotta go make some cash before I live the retirement lifestyle!! ha ha! so we will have the place. do you have my email. I'll send you a message Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Puerto Rico by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Puerto Rico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...

etilley23

Dear Poor Boy, I completely agree. I am in Rincon, in the Estella neighborhood. The countryside and this little town feel perfectly safe!! We've been here 3 months. I sleep on my balcony because I love the fresh air and the sound of the ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
LACruz

English Speaking Schools by LACruz

I am wondering what English speaking schools you all could recommended besides the ones that are most popular (& expensive) I know about Baldwin, St Johns, Tasis, Caribbean School & Robinson. I am wondering if there are any not as popular but still ...

etilley23

Hi, Not sure where you will be located, but in Aguadilla there is a great bilingual private school. firstbilingualprep.com/ The fees are approximately $150/month per kid, so it is relatively inexpensive. I live in Rincon in a 3 bedroom house. ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
JF214

License for Street Vendors by JF214

Can anyone point me in the right direction for info on getting licenses and permits for food vendors? I have been looking online with no luck. Thank you!

etilley23

Hi - check with Jackie Paddock, on this serve too. she has done the research for becoming a vendor here in Rincon. She works with a woman who does all the "running around" and navigating agencies for you. I don't know anything more ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
LOLPuertoRico

Aloe Vera Plants, Goat Milk or Unpasturized Cow Milk by LOLPuertoRico

Greetings all! Can anyone suggest a source for aloe vera plants, goat milk or unpasteurized cow milk in the west central mountain area? I'm located in Maricao. The aloe and the milk are on the important list but, in time, I am also hoping to ...

etilley23

Hi Check out Govardhan gardens. http://organicfarm.net/ He is out on 106, Mayaguez Barrio Batayes. I think from maricao, pretty close. He is about 6 miles from 65 toward UPRM. I don't know which highway you take from Maricao to Mayaguez, ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
JR1r

This is kind of crazy... by JR1r

So I went back to work today after being on conv leave for 30 days (shoulder surgery - no biggie) and I was asked if I'd be interested in taking a position in Aguadilla sometime in 2017.... So it looks like I'm shifting focus to that area ...

etilley23

Hi, First Bilingual Prep is in Aguadilla and very good: http://www.firstbilingualprep.com/ I've heard a lot of good things and wanted to put my kids there, but we are in Rincon and I don't have a car. It is pretty inexpensive. ... Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ReyP

Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP

Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...

etilley23

I'm sure you will enjoy the iguanas of Puerto Rico :) Read More

etilley23 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ReyP

Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP

Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...

etilley23

Cute pics! Adorable kids! Um, was that a snake in his hand?!?!? Read More