The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Panama

Priscilla · 2018-02-06T10:49:45+01:00

Discover in-demand job opportunities for expats in Panama, including key industries, accessible positions, and valuable market insights.

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP06 February 2018 08:49:45

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Hello,

We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Panama. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution.

What are the types of jobs that are easily accessible to expats in Panama?

What are the ones most in-demand for expats?

Which industry and/or jobs have limited workforce?

Are there any existing surveys, data, or reports done regarding this topic?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat06 February 2018 15:46:54

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There are already many discussions on this topic, like this one /forum/viewtopic.p 鈥� 17#3725892

HereForLife Active member

Member since 04 September 2015

HereForLifeActive member07 February 2018 02:51:09

Any experience that is not readily available from a Panamanian citizen. That answer is assuming one wants a 鈥渏ob鈥� as in work for a company located or owned by a Panamanian owned company.

Good luck - that will be hard to find!

However, If you have skills that will let you either work from anywhere聽 or have skills that cannot be found by Panamanian citizens with a corporation/ business out of Panama then go for it! If your skills are in demand, then the company聽 should not have a problem getting a work visa for you.

That leads into my last subject. If you are the entrepreneurial type, come here and discover what is missing!聽 Then be prepared for bureaucracy that is most likely the same where you come from but worse because you never tried from your homeland or just may get frustrated with the run around!

It鈥檚 easy to blame Panama for the last point, but really, trying to start a business anywhere is hard!

In conclusion, don鈥檛 expect employment to be easy and make sure you understand the legal issues involved.

garyclarke1962 Active member

Member since 25 November 2016

garyclarke1962Active member07 February 2018 05:49:21

Most of the discussions I鈥檝e seen have been about getting 鈥榩roper鈥� jobs. What about getting casual or seasonal work? Like working behind a bar, or as a waiter/waitress? Is that an option or possibly for an expat?