°µÍø½ûÇø

Menu
°µÍø½ûÇø
Search
Magazine
Search
newbietoCA

newbietoCA

Active member

Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Panama

Forum posts

26

Contacts

10

About me

Canadian, Single

Lives in Panamá, Panamá

Speaks English, French, Russian, Finnish, Spanish

Registration: 09 August 2015

Activity

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
massimo70

Jobs for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Panama by massimo70

Hi there, I'm interested in relocating in Panama, currently living in Europe. I'm not retired, therefore need to support myself. I'm wondering what jobs are available for an °µÍø½ûÇø with work permit. Thx

newbietoCA

..........The feeling towards foreigners is jealousy and pretty much "come spend lots of money, buy plenty of real estate which will wind up sitting vacant, and go back to your country". Panama is, in my eyes, a jealous, ungrateful ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇøDave

Panama vs. Costa Rica by °µÍø½ûÇøDave

On the °µÍø½ûÇø-Costa Rica site, several people have asked the question if people have compared Panama to Costa Rica prior to their move - relative to cost of living, safety, beauty of the country, etc. I am wondering if any of you spent time in both ...

newbietoCA

When I was searching for somewhere to move to (from Canada), Costa Rica was actually at the top of my list. Panama was at the very bottom. But, after visiting both countries, and spending some time in each one.........Panama won, hands down. For ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
PacificaMaryAnn

Why do some °µÍø½ûÇøs leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn

As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...

newbietoCA

The garbage truck comes by once or twice a week. Apparently this is an exciting moment for them, because they constantly honk the truck's LOUD horn as they work through the neighborhood to let everyone know they are here. Constantly. That's ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
PacificaMaryAnn

Why do some °µÍø½ûÇøs leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn

As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...

newbietoCA

I am scheduled to visit next month for 15 days to see if it resonates with me. Now I'm having second thoughts. If this is all true why do °µÍø½ûÇøs stay and say such wonderful things about living thereThe reasons vary: (a) Not all °µÍø½ûÇøs are ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
PacificaMaryAnn

Why do some °µÍø½ûÇøs leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn

As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...

newbietoCA

:lol: :lol: :lol: I eagerly await your next post ))))))))))))))))))))))))) I'm going. In a few days. I leave behind the following, these are some of the MANY reasons: 1. images and smells of dead dogs left rotting along the highway, ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
massimo70

Jobs for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Panama by massimo70

Hi there, I'm interested in relocating in Panama, currently living in Europe. I'm not retired, therefore need to support myself. I'm wondering what jobs are available for an °µÍø½ûÇø with work permit. Thx

newbietoCA

$500 USD per month, for the work permit????? Is that accurate??? :o Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

newbietoCA

Hmmm...........whenever people on forums advice potential °µÍø½ûÇøs to set aside such amounts for FOOD -- 20$ per day -- I always wonder: what on earth are you eating, that's costing you so much?? I can understand people who refuse to switch to ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
loco43256

New to Panama forum by loco43256

Hello, I am new to the Panama forum. I am from Toronto, Canada, retired and I am researching warmer countries outside of Canada to retire to. I will be in Panama City from February 17-19, 2017. I would love to meet some °µÍø½ûÇøriates from Canada ...

newbietoCA

In which city do you live? How do you like it?In the capital, Panama City Liking it so far Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
loco43256

New to Panama forum by loco43256

Hello, I am new to the Panama forum. I am from Toronto, Canada, retired and I am researching warmer countries outside of Canada to retire to. I will be in Panama City from February 17-19, 2017. I would love to meet some °µÍø½ûÇøriates from Canada ...

newbietoCA

welcome aboard :) Canadian here; been living in Panama since November 2015 Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Your best business development ideas in Panama by Priscilla

Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Panama is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...

newbietoCA

Its not difficult to set up a business in panama. Its difficult to keep it running because your customer base is very small and the competition is high. Also expenses can be high, especially in panama city. You need to think well or you can lose ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

newbietoCA

I guess the concept of happiness is indeed relative............pretty much like everything else in life. Happiness is what you make of it. When people find themselves unhappy after moving to a new place, it's usually as a result of any one ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Your best business development ideas in Panama by Priscilla

Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Panama is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...

newbietoCA

You know that if foreigners would not do any business here the country would have collapsed long time ago and would be one of the poorest in the world.Kinda makes one wonder what these panamanians are playing at. I mean...........on the one hand, ... Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Your best business development ideas in Panama by Priscilla

Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Panama is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...

newbietoCA

If they are not allowed, which I doubt, that is honored more in the breach since it seems to me that the vast majority of vacation rental offerings are by °µÍø½ûÇøs or non-residents.My thoughts exactly :D Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Your best business development ideas in Panama by Priscilla

Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Panama is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...

newbietoCA

I know that. Perhaps I didn't clarify : "real estate", as in: owning apartments (or houses), and renting them out Read More

newbietoCA replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Your best business development ideas in Panama by Priscilla

Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Panama is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...

newbietoCA

Been living in Panama for a year now. From what I could glean from my research, there is a world of difference between the most lucrative businesses............and the ones with the least amount of "headaches" LOL Real estate would have ... Read More