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what is best month to move to STT.? Would it be a better to move before the seasonal workers arrive, so that I have more choices for places to live? Do the island rents get to full occupancy during the high season?
Posted : May 23, 2007 8:36 pm
October.
The sometimes stifling months of August/September are over , business begin hiring for the upcoming season, and one has the greatest number of available apartments from which to choose.
Posted : May 23, 2007 9:00 pm
I agree. We moved the middle of August. We found an apartment immediately, but no work until the end of October. Of course we really weren't looking too hard for the first couple of months.
Posted : May 23, 2007 9:39 pm
I agree or even September.
Posted : May 23, 2007 10:33 pm
Hi Jlee0408,
I don't know if you need anymore feedback as it is pretty clear that several posters are in agreement on this issue, but I would suggest late September or October as well.
During that time time of year hurricane season is basically over, the cooler breezes will begin blowing in, and those involved in the tourist industry will be starting to ramp up for high season.
Good luck with your move!
🙂
Posted : May 24, 2007 12:08 am
I agree with all of the above IF you are going to be looking for a job that is tourism related/seasonal. If you are retired or will be employed in a field that is not affected by cruise ships and hotel occupancy, then after season, mid to late April, apartments start to open up, and you can get a better deal, maybe just for 6 months though, so the lease can be re-negotiated for a higher rate when season gets here.
Also, most businesses, even if not directly tourism related, are still affected by the season. On the other hand, a lot of the seasonal employees leave and companies still need SOME help, so there could be job openings. I have seen it happen that the people who stayed for the summer were busier than they wanted to be. All depends.
One more observation...over the last few years, season and off-season have started running together. There doesn't seem to be as much difference in the number of visitors in the "shoulder season" and the dead low season. Maybe someone in the hospitality industry could verify that or deny it. Just seems like it to me.
Have you ever lived in an hurricane belt in hurricane season? If you decide to make the move during the summer, make friends fast. A good support group can be a life-saver. We live for the tropical update at 10 before the hour!
Good luck and welcome.
Posted : May 24, 2007 1:51 am
