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ok this is the deal. we are moving there without a premove visit.my husband and i are both lpns and have talked to a nurse recruiter who said they were in desperate need of nurses yet i haven't seen a single ad for a nurse and i look everyday.we are moving to st. croix in about a month and a half.i've gotten a couple of quotes on containers for moving the lowest was $4500 from northeast georgia. i'm a little scared.
Posted : February 28, 2005 10:45 pm
Debby
I can understand why you might be "a little scared"...If I were moving to any new place without visiting and researching the new place, I would be..."terrified"...
To give you some reassurance...There is a need for for qualified nurses in the Virgin Islands. So employment is a good possibility.
I don't know your background or experience, but I do know that living in the US Virgin Islands will be more different than any thing you have ever experienced.....
If you are young, flexible and accepting you might survive this move. DO NOT cut your staeside ties at this time. Make your move with caution and a thought that it might not work out. Store your stuff rather than ship it here.
You can find temporary housing that will give you the opportunity to learn about life in the Virgin Islands.
I repeat...Make your decisions slowly. Read "everything" on this website. Expect your life will be more difficult than you can imagine and then make your move. If you have done that and you are prepared for problems, then you might be happy in the Virgin Islands.
The only great thing about "paradise" ... the Virgin Islands are the beaches, warm waters and sunshine. You still need to survive and get by. with less..
Posted : March 1, 2005 2:46 am
Ditto stxer's very good advice.
Re: the jobs. No, you probably won't find these jobs advertised, and yes, there is a great need for nurses. One of the big tricks about finding work here is that you have to be extremely proactive. Is this a hospital or other government job? Do you have something in writing? Is there a NOPA waiting for you? Have they offered you a salary? Have they helped you with your licensing?
Re: the container. I also agree with stxer. Don't ship a bunch of household items, etc. until you are sure you want to stay. Bring clothes, uniforms, snorkel gear, etc. You can find something furnished and in 6 months make a decision about sending the rest of your stuff.
Do not burn your bridges.
Posted : March 1, 2005 10:56 pm
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not burning bridges.we have a house here.i have to have my stuff. i dont think i'm going to want to leave.it was at a hospital.yes we will have everything in writing,but i would waitress if i needed to.thats what i did before i finished school.
Posted : March 2, 2005 4:36 pm
Debby: No, No! No waitressing for you! If the hospital gig doesn't work out and you like it here, there is plenty of work in your profession- private doctor's offices, home health, schools, etc.
Well, okay, waitressing after nursing if you want! 😉
Posted : March 2, 2005 8:17 pm
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lol thank you
Posted : March 2, 2005 9:13 pm