Moving to PR next year

So, you're only going back  to PR for a couple years?

I really wish I could stay for the long run but I've planned for at least a few years while we try to settle and see if my partner will adjust to the place. I know already that I can manage in Japan but we both really want to return to the island and plan a future there. It will all depend on our financial situation and the feel of how our relationship and our mental states are doing. We are ready for a lot of challenges as well so not day dreaming of perfect scenarios either since I've just been back to the island and got a look see if what's going on. But I guess the most nerve wracking part of it all is finding a job which he can do. There's a lot of construction happening so I'm hopeful. But yes. Long term is the goal but we don't want to burn out in trying o get here before even having a feel of the place for a few years.

Yes I responded to the FB one.

Hello, please  dont worey. I lived here for 4 yrs and due to a head injury that happened to me injury,  this prevents me learning. People here are azing amd accepting

Thanks for your reply. That makes me feel less worried!  I'm glad you're doing well too!

Things are well please feel free to message me if you have more questions

Sounds lovely! I will let you know, thank you so much for the kindness!

With all of the destruction from the storm,  the Federal Government is spending a lot of money regarding the El Yunque rainforest.  With a forestry background, I would suggest that your friend contact the El Yunque administration.  I know that they have brought in a number of forestry experts and crews and I know that they will be working over a long period. 

The headquarters have been moved from the park to a temporary location in Palmer close to the post office.  I recommend that he should make inquiries there.  Palmer is at the intersection of Rt3 and PR 968.

El Yunque is a US National Park, so employment there is federal, not local.  Here's  the USDA National Parks site for more information, including employment at El Yunque.

If you move to PR, you and your husband's chances of finding good jobs are less than 10%. You will probably just burn up whatever cash you have. I highly encourage you not to move to PR unless you have secured a job first.

Your husband has a background in construction, which is a plus. There ARE jobs for individuals with such experience, as there is so much rebuilding to be done. If he has experience installing solar systems, even better.

I suggest you contact Airbnb and Hometogo and get a list of property managers and home owners renting out their places. Contact them and offer his construction services. Since Maria, it has been REALLY hard finding reliable help in remodeling, construction, handyman work. All the property managers have said so. I've been trying for 3 years to get someone to rebuild a small deck on my apartment. Every time I think I have a lead, it flakes out on me.

Oh, and he can leave a resume with Home Depot. It is always looking for experienced help and someone it can refer to for projects.

Hey, why don't you guys open up a shabu-shabu place. I'd die for some good shabu-shabu in San Juan.