Mistakes expats make in Panama

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Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP05 April 2017 09:32:19

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Hello everyone,

Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Panama? What were they?

How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them?

With hindsight, what would you do differently?

Are there any tips you could give future expats in Panama to help them avoid these kinds of mistakes?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Priscilla

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat05 April 2017 20:49:48

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I should have figured out a way to do it sooner

Donzoila Active member

Member since 29 November 2009

DonzoilaActive member11 April 2017 00:51:03

I should have sold my car and bought one down here. They soaked me 3500 for an older car, based on the NEW price.

diverdi Member

Member since 22 November 2012

diverdiMember16 April 2017 15:07:22

kristc99 wrote:
I should have figured out a way to do it sooner

That's an awesome response!!

I haven't made the move yet but I'm interested in hearing other replies...

brazeagle Member

Member since 10 December 2018

brazeagleMember10 December 2018 12:42:07

I am still on planning phase, but been Brazilian and living in NYC for the past 26 yrs! I wonder, should I go to Panama or Brazil for retirement?
I will live my son in USA as he is an american born, he will b out of college and working when I move. So Panama has a 1 advantage being closer to the USA.
Anything else?
Thanks.
Luiz

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