Terry Jordan
@terrific
English expat in Belize
Forum posts
582
Contacts
7
About me
English
Lives in Belmopan, Cayo
Speaks English, minimal German
Registration: 11 August 2013
Activity
Healthcare jobs by Wlwest
I am nurse practitioner and was curious if there are any jobs down there in my field. Thank you. Bill
Not easily available for expats, as work permits required and Jobs are can only be offered to expats if NO qualfied Belize applicant. should such a position be open the salary range in Belize is a fraction of anything offered in the states for a ... Read More
Motorcycles (Harleys) in Corozal by Audeamus
Just wondering how much people ride motorcycles around Corozal area? Do you ever see Harley Davidson's around there? I am considering bring mine down when we move. Thanks Toby
There is a Harley club that ofton have tables at local events but don't remember seeing any actual Harley Bikes at them. Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Belize by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Belize can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
Yay and The Susan( mexico) we recognise is back. If you write that book as the happy ray of sunshine you are on here i am sure it will be a best seller. Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Belize by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Belize can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
Seriously there are very few Jobs available for expats., the re is little chance you will be moving to Belize because of enhancing your career. Unless you are starting a business .so rest of the questions are moot. Wonder if this post will remain ... Read More
Why Belize for you? by Yourmama
I live in the Boston area, and thinking about living for a while somewhere warm and much less expensive in 1-2 years when my daughter is in college. My husband passed away this year. So my questions to you good people who are living in Belize: 1. ...
Susan that is the nicest post you have put on here about Belize for a long time. Folks only get upset when you do the totally negative posts. Could you also clarify that your experiences only covered a small part of belize and life may be different ... Read More
Has everyone been chased off this forum.
There has been very little activity on this forum for weeks I think it could b because when any questions are posed the majority of answers are coming from people who no longer live or have never lived in Belize. Several of whom seem to dislike ... Read More
Payment methods in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Belize, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
I think you can pay some utilities through a belize bank account mostly what will says cash is king. Read More
driving school by Hanselve1
hello, is there a driving school for cars? could not find one. thank you
I bet that was just the Busses. The L plates only denote a learner driver at the wheel not that any other person is an instructer. Old British system carry over, where anyone with a learner's license could drive a car so long as accompanied by ... Read More
Safety? in 2019?? by EliseLouise
Hello everyone :-) I need your help please, your honest unreserved opinions. I would so appreciate it. We’re a farming family of four, from Alberta Canada. Our two boys have always been homeschooled and they’re 8 and 10 yrs old. ...
I have to agree with Will you need to come to Belize and without preconceived ideas, of how safe or un safe it is gleaned from those who never settled into the place, or basing it on numbers on a chart. Yes bugs are here but also easy to get Insect ... Read More
Residency by cayecaulkergirl
There are a few of us US expats living in Caye Caulker that would like to get the residency. I will be here a year on August 1, 2019. My friends have contacted some legal folks about the requirements and are being told they must get a work permit ...
On the QRP you are Never considered a resident. It is run by the Tourist board not Immigration dept. Thats why you still pay exit taxes when you leave, No one notices any more as it is usually air tickets involved and the cost is built in, Most ... Read More
Residency by cayecaulkergirl
There are a few of us US expats living in Caye Caulker that would like to get the residency. I will be here a year on August 1, 2019. My friends have contacted some legal folks about the requirements and are being told they must get a work permit ...
The "That kind of money is $2k us per month". It is still all your own money to spend in Belize as you wish, to pay your day to day bills . The Banks in Belize that have had problems were INTERNATIONAL banks not Belize based banks. The ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Often happens once you gt to Belize the first area you thought you wanted to stay is not the place you eventually settle. One reason the advice is always RENT first before you really know you have found the right place just for you. WE had two ... Read More
Residency by cayecaulkergirl
There are a few of us US expats living in Caye Caulker that would like to get the residency. I will be here a year on August 1, 2019. My friends have contacted some legal folks about the requirements and are being told they must get a work permit ...
My son has now got residency, but he has never had a work permit. If you are within the age Bracket for QRP, some pressure, often gently applied, for you to go that route instead of residency. that could be what is happening if you are over 45 ... Read More
Residency by cayecaulkergirl
There are a few of us US expats living in Caye Caulker that would like to get the residency. I will be here a year on August 1, 2019. My friends have contacted some legal folks about the requirements and are being told they must get a work permit ...
There is no legal requiremment for work permits, If yo can convince the immigration officer you have funds to provide for yourself . Legal representation is not required. Ask the guy at the Immigration office it may surprise you to know they ... Read More
Safety? in 2019?? by EliseLouise
Hello everyone :-) I need your help please, your honest unreserved opinions. I would so appreciate it. We’re a farming family of four, from Alberta Canada. Our two boys have always been homeschooled and they’re 8 and 10 yrs old. ...
And that has never happened anywhere else in the whole world, Belize must be uniquely bad. Or maybe Susan, who no longer lives in Belize, feels it is important to bolster her own decision to leave by making every post she puts on this Belize ... Read More