What Can A Black Woman Do In Dominican Republic As A Business?

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glory53Member16 March 2021 20:42:46

Hello everyone,
I am a single, mature Black lady tired and exhausted of everything that is going on in the North Amrerica. Unfortunately, l am a highly educated, but ready to move to a place where l can have a break to breath. I do not have money, but l am wondering if there is a possibility to start or create a business with $10,000.00 Canadians in the Dominican Republic.

I am a former French Teacher, l have two University degrees plus a master degree l visited Dominican Republic a few times, l know visiting a place and living in that same place are two different things. My last visit to D. R. was a total disaster however, l don't think the country has nothing to do with it rather than the people that l encountered.

I would greatly appreciated if l can hear some experiences coming from single Black women who moved to Dominican Republic from Canada, or the United States letting me know if l need to look else where. I have done some extensive research about the country, l learned quite a bit about the history of the country however, l couldn't find any information about if the country has evolve in terms of its dark past. Futhermore, is Dominican Republic a progressive country or stagnant one in term of racial divisions? I am lòking forward for your imput, thanks for everyone for reading my post.

Stay safe!

cruffmanSerial expat16 March 2021 21:08:50

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the trick to doing business in the DR is to do something that nobody else can do. if you don't, there will be a copycat on every block. the first person who can make genuine, authentic Southern fried chicken will clean up. i have said that for as long as i have been familiar with this country.

plannerDominican Republic Expert16 March 2021 22:16:09

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Interesting question. The reality is with only this amount of money you don't qualify to live and work here and an investment of this amount won't provide a decent living.

My best advice is to contact international private schools and try to get a teaching position. This gets you here legally with a wage and allows you to watch and learn.

In terms of race relations - this country is racist and classist. Slowly it's changing!

GuestPoster258Guest17 March 2021 14:54:21

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I'd suggest that you might like to speak with Kate, director at the Human Hive (new school) in El Breton on the north shore. DM me if you like and I'll put you in touch.

Good luck!

Jay

plannerDominican Republic Expert17 March 2021 16:06:50

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Working as a private teacher or tutor doesnt get you qualified for a work visa or residency!

You need a contract for work from an actual school. It will need to be a private school to earn enough to live reasonably!

glory53Member18 March 2021 00:16:05

Good evening,
Thank you for the info, l am looking into finding some private school online.
Have a good night

JulianTorrezActive member29 March 2021 11:44:39

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plannerDominican Republic Expert29 March 2021 11:53:30

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We don't recommend breaking the law. A remote teaching position does not qualify you for residency.

And we will NOT be discussing racism on these forums.

Julian those references will be removed

JulianTorrezActive member29 March 2021 12:29:57

She asked a legitimate question and if gave her an honest answer. You said there is racism here. My perspective is different based on how I have been treated here compared to the United States. The biggest issue in the United States is that no one wants to have open and honest conversations on racism.
But I won't comment on anything else.

luis armando MolinaNew member29 March 2021 12:56:14

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Hello, Dominican here, I do not understand why you put so much emphasis on the fact that you are a Black Women, you can do the same a white, latin or any person can do in this country

plannerDominican Republic Expert29 March 2021 13:23:17

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Julian - we cannot get into conversations on this thread about racism. IF you choose to open a thread to discuss it in depth you can go ahead and do that.

It may or may not be shut down! That is up to the owners.

luis armando MolinaNew member29 March 2021 13:32:15

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I'm not talking about racism, I'm just curious as to why she needs to point out the color of her skin

plannerDominican Republic Expert29 March 2021 13:53:34

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17085

Luis comment was not directed at you honey. You are fine.

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