CONCIDERING MOVING TO SANTO DOMINGO FROM STATES

Have you spent time anywhere else in the country?  If not I would reccomend that you do so before settling on one area. If your current situatiion allows for it. Take a couple of months and explore the country.
Just visiting and falling in "love" usually does not turn out well.  You need to gather information before making an decision.

Bob K

Visit often first.

Of course there are always mixed opinions on making a move, but you have to do what is right for you.  I moved here two months ago to teach high school, w/out ever even visiting the DR and w/out knowing any Spanish.  And it's been a great experience so far, though I wish I could communicate.  A lot of people can't do that though, it depends on your personality.  I'm going to recommend Carpe Diem but do your research and find a job before making the plunge.  Post what kind of job you are interested in or hoping for and I can see if I can find any contacts for you.  Good luck!! 

There are lots and lots of call centers who will hire you here in  Santo Domingo. So here is the question: can you live on about US 700 per month?  That is the starting salary.  Now maybe you can get a job as trainer or supervisor or whatever but make sure you can live on a regular salary.

No one will hire you until you are here.  Take the plunge -after you do your homework - then you will easily find a job. Remember you will need to start the process of applying for the right to work here.  You will need "residencia"  I can refer you to Wilson Rood, a really good English speaking lawyer here in the capital. Wilsonrood@gmail.com   GOOD LUCK and let us know how your process unfolds.

Hi, CatVo!

I was just browsing the blogs and saw yours... It takes a lot of guts to do what you did... Moving to DR without ever visiting the country or speaking the language!

Anyway, I was just curious to know how your life has turned out and it you still love the DR!

Hope you are doing extremely well!

Saludos!