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ADreamer Member

Member since 27 December 2013

ADreamerMember27 December 2013 01:25:50

My Husband & I live in USA Midwest.聽 We are 57 & 58 years old and "semi- retired" due to arthritis ailments.聽 We are thinking about a warmer climate for a minimum of 3 to 4 months out of the year. I love the ocean, we enjoy snorkeling, and my husband loves history. I thought Belize may be a location that would suit our wants and needs.聽 We need to work to earn enough to pay for cost of living plus being able to fly home to see Grandchildren .聽 My husband earned his living as a diesel truck mechanic, welder, and now a Diesel truck driver and carries a CDL license.聽聽I have worked with financials in an office; processing accounts payables, accounts receivables, budgeting, Profit/Loss statements, Balance sheets, completing tax forms, and submitting tax payments.聽 I was asked by a financial institution to work for them, which I loved until new management took over and did not want "local" residents to work for them.聽 I聽 now currently work as an office assistant auditing forms financed by government grants. I mainly work for the health insurance benefits for my husband and I with a small income check to take home.聽 I expect my employment will come to an end in the near future with the government sequester cuts.聽 We are inquiring about聽 employment opportunities we may qualify for.聽 Possibly our hobbies we enjoy may be a source of income.聽 My husband enjoys smoking meat. He is a master judge in the Kansas City Barbeque Society.聽 I love to sew, research travel arrangements, sing with children, however I recently have experienced leg pain preventing me to be very mobile.聽 My husband and I are active in our local church- United Church of Christ denomination.聽 If you are aware of any employment opportunities you feel we would qualify for and be interested in, please let us know.

Hasnaa ViP

Member since 21 October 2013

HasnaaViP27 December 2013 06:06:01

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Hi ADreamer,

Welcome to 禁漫天堂

Please note that a new discussion was created as from your post on the Belize forum for better visibility and interaction.

Concerning your job search, I suggest you to browse through the list of jobs in Belize please.

Thank you and best of luck,

Hasnaa
禁漫天堂 Team

2flyaway Contributor

Member since 16 January 2013

2flyawayContributor28 December 2013 23:00:34

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Others can comment on this, but I doubt you can come to Belize and work for someone. Unemployment here is high. You can come and start your own business and sell your products / services though. I would suggest think of things that other expats would pay for though. Generally the locals don't have much money, so you will want to sell to Expats, or tourists.

John C. ViP

Member since 14 January 2010

Don't spend the money ... or the money will spend you!

John C.ViP28 December 2013 23:53:52

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Hi there,

You and your husband are a treasure.聽
I would hire you on the spot.

I already see him doing fantastic barbeques on weekends (not to say he can start the Belize Barbeque Society right away), and you doing all you did for past employers but this time for yourself as a respected self-employed professional.聽

I wish the two of you to be blessed with your dreams coming true.聽 (I already take the good smell of smoked meat ...)聽

Spiceman39 Serial expat

Member since 19 July 2013

Spiceman39Serial expat29 December 2013 00:54:10

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Being qualified as a Diesel mechanic will make you a person whose talent is very much in demand in Belize. Like in many developing countries Diesel vehicles are popular in Belize. There are many heavy equipments in need of a Diesel Mechanics. Having said that, like in any country there are rules to follow.聽 You may be able to offer your service聽 free to Ministry of works (may be few hrs a week) in turn they may allow you to work for money. Just an idea .
Remember your income won,t come close to what you may earn in US, living expenses also will be less.
If both of you need frequent medical care ,that may be something to think about before considering a move.

arun0323 Member

Member since 30 December 2013

arun0323Member30 December 2013 14:38:52

[Moderated: pls post your resume in thejobs section]

sunnyskies1 Member

Member since 11 January 2014

sunnyskies1Member10 February 2014 22:57:02

My husband is a licenced forklift mechanic and is a heavy equipment mechanic. any ideas for work in belize?

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