cshelly12
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Santiago de los Caballeros, Sa
Speaks English Spanish
Registration: 18 May 2017
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Elementary School Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
Austin, Texas, USA
Bilingual (Spanish/English) and ESL Teacher
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Study abroad student
- Great city to learn Spanish!
- Interesting classes through the Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Good location to easily visit other countries as well as other parts of Spain
- Opportunity to meet people from all over the world
The cost of living was high at the time due in part to the currency exchange rate at the time.
Living accommodations were not the most comfortable.
Activity
Retirement and Tax advice by cshelly12
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) I currently work as an independent contractor through a U.S.-based company as well as another ...
Thank you Planner! Yeah, I'm trying to find a professional. It's just been a struggle to say the least. :S Read More
Retirement and Tax advice by cshelly12
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) I currently work as an independent contractor through a U.S.-based company as well as another ...
I'm just trying to understand the tax law there. I am not employed by a Dominican Company, but the tax laws are not clear to me. :/ I'm not sure whether or not I will have to pay taxes there. It sounds like I will be considered a ... Read More
Retirement and Tax advice by cshelly12
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) I currently work as an independent contractor through a U.S.-based company as well as another ...
I am trying to figure out what taxes I will be required to pay in the Dominican Republic - not here in the US - based on how many days I spend there this year. Does anyone have any recommendations of a professional I could contact to help me ... Read More
MEDDEAS Public School Program by cshelly12
Has anyone heard of the public school Language Assistant program through MEDDEAS? http://www.meddeas.com/public-schools-spain/ I've read a lot of info about the program MEDDEAS has for language assistants in private schools, as well as ...
Unless it has changed since I was excepted last summer, you will most likely be placed in a small town in the community of Madrid. I don’t know if there is a possibility that she will be placed in the city of Madrid or not, which was part of ... Read More
Retirement and Tax advice by cshelly12
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) I currently work as an independent contractor through a U.S.-based company as well as another ...
Yeah, I thought it was very strange when they said that my account would be immediately closed. I guess she didn't like me for some reason and decided to give me that information. :/ Anyway, thank you so much for your referral. I'm going ... Read More
Housing (Santiago) by cshelly12
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) If I'm not mistaken, U.S. citizens are allowed to purchase property just as Dominican citizens ...
Thanks Planner! Considering I had about 3 days to find a place to rent and wanted to stay in the same sector I was in before, I think it was a decent deal for a new foreigner haha. The apartment is pretty open, which is nice right now, but is not ... Read More
Housing (Santiago) by cshelly12
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) If I'm not mistaken, U.S. citizens are allowed to purchase property just as Dominican citizens ...
Thank you 😊 Read More
Retirement and Tax advice by cshelly12
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) I currently work as an independent contractor through a U.S.-based company as well as another ...
Thank you!!! Read More
Retirement and Tax advice
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) I currently work as an independent contractor through a U.S.-based company as well as another ... Read More
Housing (Santiago)
Hello. I'm currently in Santiago de los Caballeros on a tourist visa. I go back home often enough so that I don't overstay my welcome ;) If I'm not mistaken, U.S. citizens are allowed to purchase property just as Dominican citizens ... Read More
Food safety - fruits and vegetables by cshelly12
I have heard that fruits and vegetable can be unsafe here in the DR due to poor water sanitation. I've been told only to eat fruits and veggies that I have peeled myself. However, there are a ton of vegetables that aren't typically peeled ...
Cool thanks, that's what I just did :) Read More
Food safety - fruits and vegetables by cshelly12
I have heard that fruits and vegetable can be unsafe here in the DR due to poor water sanitation. I've been told only to eat fruits and veggies that I have peeled myself. However, there are a ton of vegetables that aren't typically peeled ...
How do you guys wash off broccoli you get here? Thanks again! :D Read More
Food safety - fruits and vegetables
I have heard that fruits and vegetable can be unsafe here in the DR due to poor water sanitation. I've been told only to eat fruits and veggies that I have peeled myself. However, there are a ton of vegetables that aren't typically peeled ... Read More
How to change my user name if it possible? by mostafa zaghlol
Thanks
Could I change my username? Thank you! Read More
Health Care by ducketts
How much does local DR insurance cost per month please?
I know this thread is a bit old, but I am trying to find out about getting contact lenses in the Dominican Republic. I will be in Santiago de los Caballeros (in case that matters). Last time I lived abroad, I brought a year's supply of contact ... Read More