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EdwinHMember03 October 2017 19:52:47

Hello everyone,

My name is Ed Anderson. I am from Maryland, USA and I am twice retired. I just returned to Panama, after being gone for 24 years, to live in semi retirement. Currently looking for some part time work just to keep busy.

Hope everyone reads this in good health!

Best Wishes,

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP04 October 2017 07:52:02

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Hi EdwinH,

Welcome to Expat.com and thank you for your nice introduction

I would suggest you to have a look at the Living in Panama guide , you will find some related articles about job and they might help you.
What kind of job are you looking for please?

Thanks in advance for your feedback,

Priscilla
Expat.com team

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat04 October 2017 14:06:27

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It's not that simple. You have to get legal to work. Most jobs aren't open to foreigners and you need to speak Spanish. The pay is very low by US standards, around $600-700/month for most jobs for full time, which is six days a week. If you only want to keep busy maybe consider some volunteer opportunities.

Candi B Active member

Member since 01 August 2017

Candi BActive member04 October 2017 20:52:50

The only "work" I plan to do is volunteer work

ATTYejg Member

Member since 30 May 2017

ATTYejgMember09 October 2017 17:13:50

Part-time jobs are something that 90% of employers do not like, maybe you may have more luck trying to teach english (if that is your native language). And of course you will need anyways a labor permit from MITRADEL (Panama Labour Ministry).

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