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Re: What is needed/wanted?

Old tart makes a very valid point with: "if it's not already here there's a good reason why it's not!". I spent some time in North Texas and a s...

10 years ago
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Re: Making a move to the USVI! Objective assessment needed..

Use the search feature to bring up numerous threads with info on shipping a car. basically, you have to get your car to one of the main ports then it...

10 years ago
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Re: Making a move to the USVI! Objective assessment needed..

soccerrprp - i one of your earlier post you implied that you were "heavy in debt". I hope your relocation plan provides for paying off that debt befo...

10 years ago
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Re: wanting to move

How easy or difficult it will be to find a job on St. Croix or any of the Virgin Islands is much the same as it is anywhere. It all depends on your s...

10 years ago
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Re: Seeking employment

Im 45, traveled the world and looking to REALLY slow it down outside of work that is. Jimmy Buffet style if you know what I mean. Just to expand ...

10 years ago
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Re: You Will Attract More Flies With Honey Than With Vinegar

I too am glad your situation with your landlord worked out. It's pretty much what most of us suggested you do on your other thread - talk to you...

10 years ago
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Re: Wind/hurricane property insurance

The insurance industry has a term for what you are suggesting - it's called "Adverse Selection" and the companies go to great lengths to avoid it. ...

10 years ago
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Re: Job Interview Attire

I'm no expert on the best attire for a job interview but I'm a pretty conservative person so I'd say #3 - you want to look "presentable". Now fo...

10 years ago
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Re: PMV to St. Croix this summer?

There's not set time period for a PMV - the longer you stay the more you'll learn - stay as long as YOU deem necessary - certainly a few weeks at the ...

10 years ago
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Re: Apartment Lease. What if?

I love it when people tell me things like what's all the fuss. Just pay. He's not working. He doesn't have the money. That's what the big deal is or a...

10 years ago
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Re: Apartment Lease. What if?

I don't understand what all the fuss is about. Why don't you just do what the majority of the responders suggest and contact your landlord (who you s...

10 years ago
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Re: Perception of public school education in STX

Robert said - "The pay sucks but I don't guess that any of us get into education for the huge sums of money to be earned. At least we won't have to go...

10 years ago
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Re: Moving information

Of course there's nothing to prevent you daughter from pursuing her course of studies at a college or university back on the mainland. Our housekeepe...

10 years ago
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Re: Credit checks

The company I worked for before I retired did full background checks of all job candidates who were being seriously considered for a position. That i...

10 years ago
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Re: Advice and suggestions!

You can find short term rentals - whether or not the cost will be "outrageous" depends on how YOU define that in terms of actual dollars and what type...

10 years ago
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Re: questions about locations and government employment

Regarding breezes - you have to use common sense. First, the prevailing winds usually come from the east so you want a home that has windows & do...

10 years ago
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Re: Moving to St. John...(living on a boat)

While many "first time" poster feel "its a bit better to get a personalized answer" to their questions the truth is every question you have and hundre...

10 years ago
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Re: The Move is FINALLY going to happen! 🙂 ... Any and All Advice / Opinions Greatly Appreciated 🙂 / Needed

Let me address your car and car insurance questions. First, as others have said in most instances your lien holder will probably not let you move...

10 years ago
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Re: Working

Here's my take on this. Yes, it's doable - just like any other commute in any other place in the world. The real question to ask is do you w...

10 years ago
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Re: thinking of moving to St. Thomas

Pros - Almost everyone will tell you it's a combination of the year round good weather and the scenic views. Cons- for those who have to work big...

10 years ago
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Re: Information Technology Jobs

Which island? Also, are you already living on one of the islands or looking to find a job via the internet BEFORE making the move? If the la...

10 years ago
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Re: How did you save for your move?

Back to the original question - saving money for a move is no different than saving money for anything else you want or desire. You cut down on your ...

10 years ago
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Re: Finding a long-term rental for a non-billionaire

While an extra bedroom for guests is nice it's not really necessary, especially if having one puts a strain on your rental budget. There are only...

10 years ago
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Re: Bank Account Transfers

It depends on your banks and whether or not they have a affiliation. I routinely transfer money from my stateside account at Chase Bank to my island ...

10 years ago
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Re: 45 Days Landlord has not returned calls or emails about deposit

In the USVI's neither party can be represented by a "personal representative" or an attorney in Small Claims Court - that's reserved only for corpora...

10 years ago
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