If everyone ran their own business - there would be no business at all. I've already had my own business. Not interested in doing it again.

Business ownership turn you off from entreprenuership (sp?) for a bit?

..but did you say that you hired students right from high school who worked with your firm after 1 to 3 years and then started their own accounting practice or joined a partnership?? That is frightening.

I hope he's saying that they went on to gain some more experience before starting their own firms. Here, it takes at least five years I think before one can sign off on management records, hopefully the US standards are just as stringent, if not more.

alien u must really not be from this planet. you must have worked in exuma in the BC (before christ) era. you speak of government services on the island when from my experience phones is always on, electricity is only off when some knocks a pole down, the water lines was repaired islandwide during the first fnm administrations term before they paved the roads islandwide so the water is fresh. cable was also introduced. and as for being attractive you really have to be out of this world. exuma is one of the most clean and pristine islands in the bahamas with the most beautiful blue waters. as for accomodations i would agree with you there. because of the demand for apartments, rent is slightly higher than that of nassau. but everything tends to be considering the cost of shipping and transporting materials to the islands which add to the cost. as for payment.....many construction workers making hundreds a week, those in the hotels making hundreds as well ( knowing a cousin who made almost $500 a week including overtime just washin pots and pans at the hotel), and cashiers at my families grocery store being paid $300 per week. and yet you talk about payment? exuma may not be as advanced as new providence but it is surviving far better despite the price of gas being almost $6 and the high cost of food items. but they dont complain and ask the government why? they go out there and work hard. and i guess the good side of not bein advanced is that you have less unnecessary and useless things to purchase therefore more money in your pocket for hard times. the kentucky joke might be good for laughs but the reality is atleast island people know how to operate a stove and cook for themselves. most islanders move from their rural islands to nassau simply to get a different scenery. having to see the same people everyday and knowing everybody becomes boring unlike nassau where you can always come across interesting/weird people. so keep on laughing and making your kentucky jokes but i assure island folks have a far better standard of living than the average city folk of nassau.

I was in Exuma in 2005. While I had Hotel accomodations, it was still a pain- especially when you did not have a car. Everything was miles away- BTC, Bank, decent food and a decent night out.

The Kentucky thing was a BIG joke...people waited on the plane loaded with Kentucky like it was UN aid to the Sudan.

I'm not complaining about the experience, at all. In fact, the experience was nice. But, if you want something more, there is no way I would move to an outisland, if I don't have access to fundamental things needed to survive at my fingertips. Exuma was a bit better than many other out islands I visited. Abaco, while things were far away from Marsh Harbour, wasn't half bad either- but not as good as Exuma. But, to say I would move back, and be comfortable with what was there knowing what I have to do for myself- not happening!

JMO!

why only stop at the cloud, when the stars are reachable?

Why stop at a "senior management position", when the Chief Executive Officer slot may be available in a few years??

Bachelors degree is nothing more than a high school diploma this day and age...


in my humble opine.
if you found a job in the bahamas (your homeland) that syncs well with your future goals and its a senoir position why leave again?
i think some people need to stop being so obsessed with climbing the ladder.

If everyone ran their own business - there would be no business at all. I've already had my own business. Not interested in doing it again.
..but did you say that you hired students right from high school who worked with your firm after 1 to 3 years and then started their own accounting practice or joined a partnership?? That is frightening.

I don't recall any mention of "high school students?" :jawdroop: I have and do occasionally hire college students and graduate accounting majors from local schools as both interns and fulltime employees.They work in concert with my CPA, many have gone on to very prosperous careers as CPA's. I don't have the workload to support a fulltime CPA and the experience is very crucial for these young upstarts.

Without trying to sound disrespectful or too negative,it sounds as if you are designing your fate rather prematurely. Good Luck!:)

Alien, sign up on bahamasexecutive search.com - I landed a great position thru them - they are efficient! There may be a hyphen in there. Once you sign up/send your cv they wil email you when position in your field are posted.
If I still have your email from earlier this year I will forward the link!

I just saw this love. Thanks! Hey...this link does not work!

THIS, is stupid. You know why? Because, 1. I never had a political hand out in my life. 2. I have worked in public and private sector before- private internationally. 3. I am not working in a crap job, security or cashier jobs,that are dangerous now, becuase people like you have no clue on asking for change in this system and quit acting the fool screaming stupidness like "work harder"...that's dumbness!
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So, your statement is ignorant to many things. Ignorant to the person to whom you speak....

my post was not directed at any person in particular but generally. i would never expect someone studying law or to be a doctor and have them working menial or average jobs. for example, someone studying finance and wanting to work in a bank might feel as if they are qualified for a high post. but knowledge without experience dont take you far. if they would accept an good position even though it might not be the want they want, then they simply have to work hard and gradually be promoted up the ladder. im sure someone with experience but know higher education will get promoted as quick. now as for the general public, we always lust after what others have and want it also. and as a result we tend not to accept average jobs even though we are not qualified for anything higher. maybe if they accept an entry job and work hard while being professional they might do quite well. we cand desire what others have without knowing what they do or go through to get it. so my statement is not ignorant, simply misunderstood

my post was not directed at any person in particular but generally. i would never expect someone studying law or to be a doctor and have them working menial or average jobs. for example, someone studying finance and wanting to work in a bank might feel as if they are qualified for a high post. but knowledge without experience dont take you far. if they would accept an good position even though it might not be the want they want, then they simply have to work hard and gradually be promoted up the ladder. im sure someone with experience but know higher education will get promoted as quick. now as for the general public, we always lust after what others have and want it also. and as a result we tend not to accept average jobs even though we are not qualified for anything higher. maybe if they accept an entry job and work hard while being professional they might do quite well. we cand desire what others have without knowing what they do or go through to get it. so my statement is not ignorant, simply misunderstood

Don't assume I have it handed to me, or am waiting on a political handout. I can do my work. Don't insult me and make these issues, trivial- like there isnt a problem.

There is!

I just saw this love. Thanks! Hey...this link does not work!

I will forward the correct link!

Here's the correct address!

http://bahamas-executive-search.com/

I will forward the correct link!
Here's the correct address!
http://bahamas-executive-search.com/

Ok.....