everyday life in Ecuador

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ElCangrikiwi New member

Member since 16 June 2014

ElCangrikiwiNew member19 June 2014 05:49:52

New member, lifetime traveler.

Hi people I'm a few days form arriving in Ecuador looking for a long term home, lifestyle and income. Cuerneca, Quito or Guayaquil.
Native English speaker, high level of Spanish fluency, (business/professional/legal)

Teaching, tourism, science or sales. I''m multi skilled and more than highly qualified and educated.

Need advice on:
Economical rental properties in Q, C or G.
Job or business opportunities that pay more than $5 USD per hour.
Places to meet similar people, locals and or expats.

I am looking forward to meeting some cool people and new friends here I the forum. .

Mark.

gardener1 Serial expat

Member since 08 May 2013

gardener1Serial expat19 June 2014 08:31:52

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@ ElCangrikiwi

You will need residency visas to set up life in Ecuador.

http://cancilleria.gob.ec/immigrant-visas/?lang=en

There are many document challenges.

ElCangrikiwi New member

Member since 16 June 2014

ElCangrikiwiNew member19 June 2014 14:20:58

Thanks for that link Gardener.
I am familiar with Latin American immigration and know how complicated and frustrating the paperwork can be. So am prepared for it.

Right now I'm looking for good leads on employment prospects and accommodation advice, probably for cuernica.

suefrankdahl Guest

suefrankdahlGuest29 June 2014 15:57:36

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ElCangrikiwi wrote:
New member, lifetime traveler.

Hi people I'm a few days form arriving in Ecuador looking for a long term home, lifestyle and income. Cuerneca, Quito or Guayaquil.
Native English speaker, high level of Spanish fluency, (business/professional/legal)

Teaching, tourism, science or sales. I''m multi skilled and more than highly qualified and educated.

Need advice on:
Economical rental properties in Q, C or G.
Job or business opportunities that pay more than $5 USD per hour.
Places to meet similar people, locals and or expats.

I am looking forward to meeting some cool people and new friends here I the forum. .

Mark.

Average monthly income for EC people less than $500/month

sueb4bs Active member

Member since 18 June 2014

sueb4bsActive member29 June 2014 16:54:49

Indeed...

Minimum wage for Ecuadorians ( 2014) raised to $340 per month por el gobierno de Presidente Rafael Correa.

Remember, rich norte americanos, EVERYTHING IS RELATIVE...

You may be happier in this country, if you recall these words...

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ChristineViP30 June 2014 12:22:16

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Hello Mark,

A new topic has been created as from your post on the Ecuador forum. Do not hesitate to ask more questions here.

Thank you,
Christine

suefrankdahl Guest

suefrankdahlGuest30 June 2014 17:10:39

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EC is not really the place to go if your intended source of income will be working. At this point it really sounds like the pensionados are barely scraping by on their SS.

suefrankdahl Guest

suefrankdahlGuest30 June 2014 22:22:26

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Teaching jobs in Quito private/international schools start around $1,600/month and most help with your visa.

suefrankdahl Guest

suefrankdahlGuest01 July 2014 00:01:05

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Could you suggest any schools?

suefrankdahl Guest

suefrankdahlGuest01 July 2014 12:22:48

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Colegio Menor, Colegio Americano, Colegio Cotopaxi, Colegio Einstein, Colegio Liceo Internacional, British School, Colegio Terranova, etc.

suefrankdahl Guest

suefrankdahlGuest01 July 2014 12:25:51

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Thank you so very much!

BobH Serial expat

Member since 07 June 2011

BobHSerial expat08 July 2014 00:02:27

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I can tell you a great way to make a living anywhere in the world. Go to: [link under review]. I can help you if your serious.

A few months back, I got an email from International Living with roughly this same message.

The big secret turned out to be ... sell stuff on eBay.

suefrankdahl Guest

suefrankdahlGuest08 July 2014 04:10:05

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Many of their posts suggest copywriting ie writing the same promotional BS they send out

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