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mappamMember21 December 2010 12:29:36

Hi my name is Pam and I have seriously been looking at Cuenca as a possible move. We lived in Brazil from 1978-1980 and loved it. We speak passible Spanish (and some portuguese from Brazil).

The economy hit us really hard and there is no savings left at all. We have a Social Security income of a little over $2000.00/m. I am 65 and hubby is 66.

I am ready to move NOW but hubby wants a "back-up" plan = some savings or job opportunity to fall back on (I am an adventurer and he is Stick-to-what-you-know kind of person).

Cuenca seems to have everything I am looking for in a relocation destination = cost of living, weather, medical care, internet etc. With medical care being at the top of the list because of our age.

I would love some feedback on possible job ideas we could do.

He loves to farm - animals and plants. Is it possible to buy/rent a small farm close to town with fruit trees etc that we could make an income from? Is is possible to hire help - cheaply so we don't have to do it all?

Or other possible ideas - working in a resturant part time or other shop etc?

As you can see I am looking for Amunition to feed to hubby LOL so I can get him to "get off his but" instead of treading water here in the US.

Thank you soooo much for any feedback or ideas you may have to offer.

YudViP22 December 2010 04:18:07

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Hello Pam,

Your topic has been redirected to Cuenca forum for better visibility and for effective networking.

Wish you lot of success for your forthcoming projects and I hope other members will advise you accordingly soon

Regards

3lckrSerial expat22 December 2010 20:36:40

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I'd say that, realistically, your chances of getting a meaningful employment in Ecuador are not good, considering your age and passable Spanish; unless you are really-really top-notch in something.
English schools (Wall Street Institute, Washington Institute etc) might hire you as native speakers for conversations with students. I have no idea how much they pay, my guess is not a lot.
Anything you might do on your own: selling something on eBay, some kind of small business - is better than an employment in Ecuador.
Salary is another thing. An average young engineer-graduate is offered aroung $600 a month.
I know some people working for the government or oil companies get 4-5K a month, but besides being excellent specialists and having solid connections they are EXTREMELY lucky.
Good luck to you too.

Cold ChillMember25 January 2011 17:19:31

Hi mappam,sounds like you two are in the same boat as us sort of.My best suggestion is do the math Florida/Ecuador cost of living.I have been for a year now Alaska/Ecuador.The medical cost in Ecuador alone makes it worth it for us,and we are reasonalbly healthy for in our 60s. I'm Lee, [the adventurer ha! ha!] my wife is Peggy. Good luck and have a wonderful day.

quito0819Serial expat31 January 2011 01:30:39

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You can live on the SS money. If you want to buy, most who buy pay cash. The banks can demand as much as 30% down and the interest rates are much higher than the states. We rent with no plans to buy. Also know that with a retired visa you can not be out of the country for more than 90 days in the first 18 months nor can you work. But you can open a business. Not sure of all the rules. People live on less than your SS and, according to their testimony, do quite well. Why don't you both come down for a few weeks and see what you think?
Mike

IndyJones101Member01 February 2011 14:25:13

Ditto on the above posts. Welcome to cuenca. Once you arrive come visit Zoe´s on Friday night. Get a rounded perspective frm many epats whom have been in country for several weeks to several years. Considering working for someone is a longshot. YOu actually havee a better chance at opening some kind of business- Email me for any help you may need. fedvet2003@yahoo.com

shytci98Guest02 February 2011 14:32:16

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If you were to come down to Cuenca tomorrow for the first time, where would you start to investigate the housing market?

LiliyaBykovaActive member02 February 2011 14:57:20

Check this article.
http://www.gringosabroad.com/how-to-ren … in-cuenca/
for moderators: I am not associated with this website, I think this article will be helpful for sundancer.

JulienFounder03 February 2011 06:14:45

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no worries

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