Another "Consideration" Thread

LostAtSea · 2009-02-13T09:22:55Z

Here's my situation/plan: I'm a 29 year old man who has just finished up college in the continental US. I've lived in most parts of the US for at least a little while, and have fortunately been able to travel around the country a lot. I've always wanted to live in a tropical area for a little while in my life, and figure this is probably a pretty good time to do it. I have excellent experience in the wine industry, as well as dining/bartending and other aspects of hospitality, and figure on using those skills wherever I end up. Right now I'm considering either the USVI's. particularly St. John, or Hawaii, particularly Maui. While I've been to Hawaii numerous times, I've never been to the Virgin Islands before and suppose I'm looking for some insight in regards to the transition to life there. I do plan on visiting first, but I'm looking for a little feedback and networking before I get down there to check it out. Assuming I like it when I visit, my plan would be to keep most of my belongings that are important to me in a storage unit here, and arrive with only basic necessities and a laptop. I have a friend in Orlando who can ship a couple boxes of stuff once I'm there. I'm assuming these items are going to be the necessities I couldn't bring with me that are cheaper to have shipped in. I'd be moving with a 115lb dog and a platonic female friend/roommate. I'd be looking at getting a place for the three of us in St. John for no more than $1500 month. I haven't really calculated the costs yet, but I've got about $7,000.00 set aside to work with, plus any $$ I earn from selling belongings pre-move. I want to make sure this amount is enough to get the three of us there, get a place secured, have enough cash left over to buy necessities, and to have a month or so to find a job. I'm very laid back, accepting, and open minded, as is my friend. We're not necessarily searching for anything in particular, but more so a change of scenery and different life experience, using my restaurant experience to work to cover living expenses. Does anyone living there go through a similar situation? I don't have a huge problem with any of the issues I've been reading about (insects, lack of selection, slow pace of life, perhaps not the most modern accommodations), except for I do raise an eyebrow at some of the crime stats I've seen. At the same time I know crime happens everywhere, and making smart decisions about where and when we go somewhere usually keeps us out of trouble, regardless of locale. I'm very interested in any thoughts on what I've posted, thanks for taking the time to read this.

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LostAtSea

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lol....no offense but you do need a pmv...no shoulders on any of these islands....you're very lucky if theres grass to go into and not thick tree like brush. You will need to be handy and come down with basic parts for bike so you don't have to order anything.

No offense taken 🙂

Posted : February 18, 2009 12:00 am

terry

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Betty's right, in many cases there is no shoulder, I stand by what I said!

Posted : February 18, 2009 12:43 am

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