and I'm researching the job market in Nassau. I'm a Marketing professional with a degree in English. Any suggestions, leads or words of wisdom? Propagate your ideas here.

Thanks.

If you do not already have a work permit,that should be your first order of business.Obtaining a work permit can take years and working without one will eventually result in deportation.

"Propogate"...most of these people dont understand that word canadiangirl....

Please speak "English" to them....
:hammer:

What are you trying to say yk :gi:

and I'm researching the job market in Nassau. I'm a Marketing professional with a degree in English. Any suggestions, leads or words of wisdom? Propagate your ideas here.
Thanks.

Hi

Its a big jump from Vancouver to Nassau. Have you thought of health insurance, pension etc? Also the rate of pay is much lower. Good luck.

What are you trying to say yk :gi:

Ok...let me repeat!

"Propogate"...most of these people dont understand that word canadiangirl....

Please speak "English" to them....

There!
:cutie:

I have looked into a work permit, etc. but that information was hard to find out, on the internet, at first. I think most of the 'sticky' laws are for the illegals that go to Nassau and suck the economy dry by being on welfare etc.

I realize that moving from Vancouver to Nassau is a big switch but Nassau has many things to offer that Vancouver doesn't have. Obviously it will be hard at first because I would be creating a whole new network, but that's just something that has to be done.

So where do I start? I've found a few companies via the internet. I need a local's perspective, and yes I know by reading some of the other threads that many Bahamians are not happy about foreigners coming and taking 'their' jobs but I plan to create some for locals too.

Thanks for your replies, keep them a coming

... there are other things but they arent anything worth mentioning ... Nassau is pretty much the sewer of the country ..

Can you not be so inviting to a possible guest..:gi:
Dont you live in Nassau?
:confused:
Also you have documents that can land you out of Nassau Bahamas and into America easily?
If it is a sewer...then why do you stay??
You arent even from Nassau..but from Freeport, who grew up in Florida USA. Just as much commerce comes into Freeport as it does Nassau, and even more commerce into Florida and just as much sun.
:dgi:

I dont get you quasi Bahamians....if you dont like it then why dont you find an alternative!
:dgi:
In the meantime, leave our guests be and let them come to find out about our Country on their own.
:hammer:

Rory,
I've had the pleasure of seeing Abaco and Green Turtle Cay. And been to the fish fry and the docks as well as stopping by the resorts...I've seen what it's really like for locals because I stayed with locals while I was there.

Yk: first you attack Bahamians saying they won't understand me when I say propagate, then you attack Rory cuz he calls Nassau a sewer. Are you angry because you can't leave the island? We might be able to work out a deal, I'll give you my Canadian citizenship for a while and you can come to Vancouver and enjoy this winter. You can go skiing, the mountains are covered with snow right now :)

If I were you, I would engage a local lawyer here in the Bahamas. If you have a lawyer where you live you could ask if they have any contacts. Failing that I am sure there is a Bahamas "Yellow Pages" on the net. A local lawyer can lead you through all the "Red Tape" that threatens to strangle us all - particularly folks moving here.

As for Nassau being a nice place to live. I live here! I could move anywhere I liked. (I have a cousin in Vancouver, another in England.) But I like it here! There are problems here for sure! But name me a place that does not have them! :bouncy:

CG a Bahamian in Vancouver! Where? Getting a lawyer is a great idea. I think that I might just get married there, it seems easier than this work permit stuff.
I still have many islands to see. I've lived in Vancouver my whole life so it is time to experience a new place. Be international.

Hi Canadiangirl

I moved to Nassau from Toronto 5 years ago. Some advice I learned was that it's better to have the work permit before traveling.

As you have discovered already Bahamians get ALL jobs first, unless there are none qualified (and they only hire foreigners after they have proven that they have tried to hire a bahamian). Even the bars hold to this standard, so don't expect under the table work from that industry.

Most jobs are by word-of-mouth, so start networking right away. Get a cell phone, or reliable number you can be reached at. If they want you they will get the permit for you.

There is a cheap family run inn on Market St. Near Bay St. East. It has clean facilities, and a kitchen.

Things move SLOW, so if you are going before having a job offer plan to budget at least a month or two without having a job.

p.s. If you are a hot girl, you can try to get some work on the charter fishing boats near potters cay.

Best of Luck, Cheryl

Canadian Girl,

I suggest you start your networking before you move there. Talk to some of the people that you might have met while you were there before. A lot of the jobs offered in the Bahamas are from word of mouth, most people like to know a little about you before they hire you. I could be wrong but thats my experience while I went to school in Nassau and when I grew up in Long Island. You can look at the bahamas yellow pages. I think it is www.bahamasyellowpages.com, or google like batelco (the bahamas telecommunications company). The yellow pages will definately be there.

But I would say don't be scared, you will enjoy yourself in teh Bahamas as long as you are friendly and love the sun and laid back atmosphere on the islands. Nassau is okay but has its share of problems just like any other city in the world. I also have about 5 cousins that are married to Canadian women....if you would like to talk to them I can get their contact information for you. They will give you a woman's perspective of moving to the Bahamas.
They are all about 25-40 if that matters to you.

But I would suggest one of teh other islands....other than nassau... if you dont want to deal with the congestion and pollution.

CG a Bahamian in Vancouver!
Not really. My Father was a Canadian

Where?
Nanaimo

Getting a lawyer is a great idea. I think that I might just get married there, it seems easier than this work permit stuff.
lol. :)

I still have many islands to see. I've lived in Vancouver my whole life so it is time to experience a new place. Be international.

Good for you. :)

Yeah those islands are pretty. My family is from down south, Long island .. another one of those outislands .. I may end up retiring there one day myself ;-)


Rory,
If you dont mind me asking, where in South Long Island are you from? I grew up in the Deadman's Cay area, thats why I am asking.