Doin' Costa Rica: He Made It In Costa Rica BUT Can YOU?

Monday, December 17, 2012

He Made It In Costa Rica BUT Can YOU?

Deciding to uproot your life and move to Costa Rica is not a decision that should be taken lightly. The irony is that based on a lot of emails we receive about relocating to Costa Rica, many folks act as if they're merely moving 3 streets over in the same neighborhood. Like this one:

"Hey michael alan & D'Angelo. First off, love your videos. So thanx. I'm thinking about moving to Costa Rica, maybe on the Pacific side because I love the beach but what I want to know is if I can get a job there (I'm an unemployed bartender and also know alot about physical fitness) and maybe find a nice apartment for around $400. per month. I would like to come in a month or two."

Well, it's NOT easy to make it here and it normally requires a LOT of homework. Erick's story is definitely an 'exception'. Check it out to see how he came to live in Costa Rica these past 10 years.

TONS of Costa Rica Travel Info and VIDEOS on our website: Travel Costa Rica NOW and if you want to visit our YouTube Channel: iCostaRica24 ENjoY!

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Don Foster · 640 weeks ago

First: If you are not flulent in Spanish chances of employment are slim.
Second: The Costrican Goverment is VERY protective with thier citzens.....so that means (to you) unless a business has looked high and low, and no Tico is qualified for the job....then and only then will you have a shot.....oh and did I mention you will have to have your "working papers" in order before you apply for the job......not easy to get. : )

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michael alan · 640 weeks ago

Don,,,you're kinda right. Technically, yeah, got to have your work permit...but that's just the 'law'.....and not necessarily the reality of working here....unless you're talking about high-end, above the board, businesses here... like Intel or something. But most tourist spots, they don't care if you speak spanish or not since you're working with mostly tourists...and many will run the risk of hiring a gringo. You're quoting law,,I'm quoting reality.... and there's both here.

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Don · 639 weeks ago

Ya...you are right......a Gringo friend of mine took a job in "Call Center" , which paid $5.00 hr, and he had to be perfectly b-lingal. Even if you are dealing with tourists, the majority of the people who work at the "tourist traps" are TIco's so if you have to deal with them or get your car fixed, or find a plumber, or just about anything else.....you need to speak Spanish. I lived in Manuel Antionio (probally one of the most visited tourist spots in CR) no one there will hire you there unless yo are bi-lingal. I live in Grecia now.......same story.