"It seems i am being discouraged on nearly every post." I think a lot of the emphasis on pre-move visits is because some people are moving a lot ...

Yeah. On some of the street corners there are live musicians (I recall a steel pan band on Strand Street, and a blues/jazz deal up on the post office...

My friend has been job-searching for this sort of work recently. She says that all the businesses are saying they'll be hiring in three weeks.

+1 for dntw8up's answer.

what island?

I'm taken, so I don't use it myself for this, but I hear that people use Myspace to meet people. Its not super common, but lots of people statesider ...

There may be a hole in the wall somewhere but last I heard not even that.

Not really. I've heard of it up at Annaly, but its a hike. I would be concerned with safety issues unless you were really far out of the way.

Yeah, I'll definitely try it when it opens and put up my two cents as well. Carry on~ Let

Just to let future searchers know, we ended up at Deep End, and had a brilliant meal. Lots of restaurants here have "vegetarian" options like cheese ...

I bike to get around on STX. It is not my only means of transport, just something I do on weekends to keep in shape while running errands. Some area...

I've got a g/f paying $600 for a studio in c'sted and a couple friends that pay $500 in roommate situations in c'sted and nearby.

for a studio apartment or for a roommate situation?

Just like white males, some local women of color are interested in interracial relationships and others are not. It's a matter of mingling in the rig...

Golden Grove Correctional Facility. They are often hiring.

coolio, thanks!

Cane Bay is cheaper than I paid in Thailand, and Anchor Dive is also very affordable. SCUBA is more expensive but their a bit posher (less carrying, ...

back of the house people work in the kitchen

I used my work address, if you have a job lined up ahead of time. FYI In retrospect, I would've used the PO Box.

In season, plenty of places here hire servers with no experience. Most people I know doing the restaurant thing are doing the roommate thing and payi...

Regarding a stateside number, Skype can give you a number for pretty much anywhere. I recall paying something like 10 Euro for three months with voic...

You could, of course, say the same rental vacation condos on island! Duly noted, though, Dun. 🙂 Original question stands. Thanks all~

You could also see about getting a job for Seaborne if you're a pilot. I like St. Croix best of the VI, but come on down. If you are certified as a ...