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well guys, its finally happening, im counting down the days. i leave slc at 7:41am on oct 14th, this tuesday. and i get to st thomas at 8:30pm. im getting so excited, nervous,and frustrated. its funny how no matter how much you have done to prepare you still find more and more things you need to do before you leave.anyways, im extremly greatful for this oppertunity to move to st. thomas. i am still looking for a place to stay for a night or two until i can find a place to live so if you have any reccomendations please feel free to let me know someplace cheap. anyways i just wanted to ask anyone if they knew what banks are in st. thomas. i am in particualarly looking to see if there is a Wells Fargo there? thats about it from me. if you know of any open jobs avalible feel free to let me know as well. thanks. looking forward to meeting you all. Mike
Posted : October 11, 2003 11:37 pm
Michael,
Congrats. on the move. I'll be arriving myself the next day, the 15th. I can't help you with the banking thing, but if you find a temp place let me know where it's at. I'm still hunting for a place myself. Let me know where you'll be and we can get together for a drink and brainstorm the apartment hunting thing. Two heads are better than one. Best of luck with the move man. CRAZY!! isn't it?
~Dave
Posted : October 12, 2003 12:19 am
No Wells Fargo here.
--Islander
Posted : October 12, 2003 12:39 am
Main Banks (in no particular order)
FirstBank
Banco Popular
Bank of Nova Scotia (ScotiaBank)
Also, bring lots of cash/traveler's checks; or leave in place arrangements to wire money when needed. When we arrived, some banks would not allow us to open an account until we had a physical address and proof of it. When we deposited a check, it took a minimum 14 days before it became "available" for us to use. This can be a real PITA when you're trying to write checks for deposits on apartments, utilities, etc.
I recall Banco Popular being the easiest to work with; and they still have our business. But to be fair, FirstBank was not here then (they have since bought out other banks).
Posted : October 12, 2003 12:56 pm