Questions related to jobs

04.tiffanyk wrote:

I am looking to move to puerto rico within half a years time. I am not rich nor do I have a lot of money but I know people move all the time who aren't rich. I've been there and I absolutely love it and the people! I only speak English so is this going to be a problem as far as jobs are concerned? How much do utilities typically run?

If you don't speak Spanish you'll have a very hard time finding a job unless you are very lucky or if you have special qualities that are in demand and where Spanish is not needed (and even then you'll have to be very lucky to find a job).
Lots of locals are leaving PR every day because of the bad job situation! Right now the unemployment is around 15% and the economy is in shambles..
If you don't have a financial buffer that will allow you to get a place to live and then will keep you going for at least half a year don't even think about it!
Utilities: a kWh costs something like 29 ct which is 2-3 times more than the average for the US so your electricity bill will be 2-3 times higher than over there. Water can be as cheap as $ 12 for a month but you could also have to pay $40 or more.

Puerto Rico can be a great place to live IF you have a good paying job. Make a good plan and make sure you have a plan B in case it doesn't go the way you hope.

Hi 04.tiffanyk,

I created a new topic with your post on the Puerto Rico forum.

Thank you,

Priscilla