Family Relocation Fears

Welcome on board Stan

Do you mean Santiago in Chile or the Santiago in the Dominican Republic?

Regards

Santiago, DR.

stan1000 wrote:

Hi Everyone,

My company may be moving my family to Santiago in the very near future. While I am VERY excited about this opportunity my wife is very aprehensive about moving and could shut the whole thing down.
Her main concerns are:
the baby (she is pregnant)
the dogs (we have two of them)
making friends (how can she meet other English speakers)
Safety

Can any of you give me good pointers??

Thnaks,
Stan

Hi Stan,   let's put your wife's mind to rest.

Santiago is a very  progressive city  for the  DR.  One of hte very  best hospitals is in  Santiago and she will receive top notch care!   Your  dogs will be fine as well, we have good  vets.

Santiago has a lot of areas, you need to find  a good safe neighborhood to  make your wife feel  safe. I am not an expert on those  areas but  we can find someone to help you.

I am a single female who has lived in the  DR almost  8 years and I  feel  very safe.  Like all places you quickly learn where to go and where not to go. But  overall it is as  safe as any city.

She will meet people fairly  quickly. Santiago is a fairly  cultured and more educated city. She will  be able to make friends.I can introduce you to a few  English speaking people  I know and respect!

More questions,ask away.

Hi Planner:

Santiago is a great city. It has almost everything that you may want or need.
It has various English speaking schools and also an English speaking Church ( International Christian Church).
You will also find good medical care providers.
I have been living in santiago Dom Rep. since year 2000 with my family and 2 children and it has been great.
If you have any other questions, I will be glad to help.