Need lots of info on moving to VI

As silly as it sounds, the football part is a major deal for me as well. Check out the post I wrote entitled, "mainland sports." It might give you a good idea. And one more thing, GO PACK GO!

I really think you're a candidate for a PMV. One day here isn't enough time to make a big decision which involves selling everything back home on a move which may or may not pan out for you.

It's highly unlikely that you'll find a "career" type job without being here and doing some extensive interviewing in person. Playng Devil's Advocate, the bottom line is that the majority of "career" employers are very reluctant to hire newcomers as they're very well aware of the high attrition rate.

You should seriously consider keeping everything status quo at home and coming down here for at least a month or two to check out all your options and see if island living is really meant for you and you for it. Good luck!

Hello,

Welcome to the Board!

The best island to move to is a matter of opinion for the most part. St. John is the most expensive but not everyone that lives there is rich, although it certainly helps should you want to buy a home or land :). Water Island is for those that want a true 'my own island' feel with its benefits and inconveniences (like having the island be almost entirely residential so everything including getting gas for cars requires a trip to St. Thomas). St. Thomas and St. Croix are similar but they both have their own personalities; St. Croix being considered more laid back while St. Thomas having a little hustle-bustle going on.

Time frame... there are some on the board that say hi I am moving in a couple months and there are others that are on here planning for their move 10 years from now. So its relative. It seems that those with homes, cars that have posted have taken at the very least several months to do the sorting through items, packing, what goes to friends/family, what gets put in storage, what to sell... yard sale, shipping process.

Finding a job being easy... that is mostly in reference to service jobs in restaurants, shops and hotels during high season and not to any job. If you have hotel experience you could try contacting resorts/hotels for management openings; they might be open to receiving resumes by fax but would likely want you to come down for an interview. As mentioned businesses are wary of applicants from away... will they actually move, will they stay... stay for how long... Your husband could try and work with electricians already in business and aim for opening his own small business. Might try contractors. If he has handy-man skills perhaps resort maintenance teams/departments. The yellow pages are at www.viphonebook.com you can look up businesses that way.

No Direct TV but there is Dish Network.

You might order the Settlers Handbook to help with your research and plans. Read threads on this board and ask questions you come up with here.

Good Luck.

--Islander

Thanks so much for the info! We are planning on the move after this football season...I need my season tix one more year...*laugh* I appreciate all your help!!

I think I'd like either St. Croix or St. Thomas. What are the perks/disadvantages to both??