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Moving from the US to the VI

(@MikeHenry)
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I recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Business and am working for an insurance company in Portland, OR. What kind of jobs are available in the VI and would I be able to make enough money to support myself when first making the move.. Any suggestions, info., ect. would be extremely appreciated!
Thanks..

 
Posted : January 9, 2003 6:55 pm
 Ric
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Purchase the book "A Settler's Handbook for the U.S. Virgin Islands". It is worth every penny. My wife and I are planning our move in August. It is very helpful. It has been updated recently so the information is current. Good Luck.

 
Posted : January 11, 2003 8:22 pm
(@the-islander)
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Hello Mike,

Ric is right the Settlers Handbook is a great place to start with planning your move it provides lots of informaiton about the islands. You can pick one up at Vitraders.com
http://www.vitraders.com , it is in the book section, option Guide Books. Or use the top naviation banner ad which is for that book, on this page.

--Islander

 
Posted : January 12, 2003 7:28 pm
(@MikeHenry)
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How prevelant is the usage of Spanish in the islands? Is there opportunities for bi-lingual persons?

 
Posted : January 13, 2003 8:32 pm
 Ric
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There's quite a bit of Apanish spoken on St Croix as there is a large Puerto Rican population.

 
Posted : January 14, 2003 12:04 am
(@the-islander)
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Additionally there are several businesses in the USVI that 'report' back to the regional offices in Puerto Rico (Spanish Speaking US Island); ie. Sprint Cellular, CIngular Wireless, K-mart... Also Ric is correct there is a large spanish speaking population in St. Croix and to a lesser amount on St. Thomas. The ability to speak Spanish in retail is great and appreciated by employers, as you are able to reach another audience.

--Islander

 
Posted : January 14, 2003 3:39 pm
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