'jobs' Tamarindo

wolfgang (64.221.40.75) -

some one looking for guy who looking too live in

and build own house looking for work,speaks spanish cdl a drive all trucks big and small

all boats sail -motor build surfboards-speak little german and others live in argentina maui

so.cal surf lots others places I do tour all

kinds have all tools sailboats four wheel trucks

too bring with me

aloha wolfgang

305-300-2511

surferwolfgang@yahoo.com

Comment #1 christian (168.12.253.66) -

for hire, i'm a qualified chef w/ over 18 years experience in fine dining, looking to re-locate to costa rica, please contact me, serious inquierys only!

Comment #2 Amber (63.176.159.60) -

What is this forum for exactly? Is it for people who are looking to hire or looking for a job in costa rica? I would like to know what jobs are in high demand over here, and if the pay is good compared to the cost of living.

Comment #3 Martin (63.176.159.51) -

This forum is for people to talk about the various issues of living in Costa Rica, visiting Costa Rica, experiences in Costa Rica....

Many people seem to have the impression that they can get a job in Costa Rica just like in the USA...

The truth is:

1) The pay for a job in Costa Rica will be very low and very low compared to the cost of living (especially if you desire a "American" lifestyle).

2) You cannot legally work in Costa Rica.

3) If you COULD legally work, the job market and methods of find a job is nothing like in the USA

4) There is no reason for a Costa Rican to hire an American over a Costa Rican.

Comment #4 Chris (63.176.159.111) -

Are you ready for a change? Is it time to trade your old life for one that’s a little more livable?

Picture a place so green you’ll need new words to describe all of the different shades. A place with a thousand kinds of butterflies and half again as many types of orchids. A land where staying healthy is less a matter of doctors’ visits and medication than of living simply in healthful surroundings.

Imagine a stable democracy where foreign business is encouraged even as the environment is protected. A country with near-universal health care and one of the highest literacy rates in the Western Hemisphere. A place where you can get away from it all without leaving behind your creature comforts, where you have both birdsong in the morning and the chirp of a modem making contact with the rest of the world.

The small but fertile nation of Costa Rica has been called many things: the Green Republic, the Switzerland of Central America, a Central American success story. Since 1889, only two brief periods of violence have interrupted its democratic development. Its economy has a solid agricultural base, and has expanded to include vibrant technology and tourism sectors. The standard of living is high and the cost of living moderate.

• www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/livingabroadin/liv...

Comment #5 Aiko (63.176.159.156) -

An introduction to Tamarindo...

Tamarindo Beach is one of Costa Rica's most popular beaches for foreign residents. Its dry tropical climate, white beaches and surrounding national park is a big draw. Tamarindo has been experiencing a growth spurt for the last 7 years, and construction and real estate is booming. Its growing tourist industry provides plenty of opportunities for new businesses. No one knows exactly how many residents live here, but it's for sure almost everyone knows each other. Tamarindo is one of the most multi cultural communities in Costa Rica. The three dominant nationalities are Costa Rican, North American and Italian, but you'll also see many Argentinians, French, German, Swiss... It is a small town with a hardware store, several supermarkets, two bakeries, two hair dressers, many internet cafes, a day spa, two banks and lots of tourist oriented businesses. Theaters, museums, good hospitals and doctors are all located in San Jose, a 5 hr drive away. To get to San Jose there are three public buses, two shuttle buses and seven daily flights.

• visittamarindo.com/living/index.html

Comment #6 Isaac (63.176.159.188) -

I beg to differ over there being no reason for a Costa Rican firm not buying the idea of hiring an American instead of a local. What if the former brings on board a lot in terms of experience, ideas and as well would attract bigger sales?

Does that mean then that there are no Americans working in the country. That would be a sad affair if it is indeed true that you cannot work legally there

• Expatriates in Costa Rica

Comment #7 cwemoy (63.176.159.242) -

In most cases, demand for a particular line of profession arises out of there being a need to access some kind of services but there being not enough personnel to carry on the tasks. You can also popularize a new service and soon register demand.

There is a shortfall of doctors the world over and I am sure that is the case in Costa Rica too. Otherwise what other jobs are really in demand?

Comment #8 Ruthie (63.176.159.48) -

Finding jobs in Tamarindo? I suggest those who are inclined to sports fishing to try go in Tamarindo. The place is home for large angler fish, as what my friend just told me with my chat with him. According to him more and more sports fisher are going in there and they find the place cool for their sports and fishing activities. Well aside from enjoying your hobby, you are at the same time making money.

Comment #9 Olivia (63.176.159.136) -

Yeah I have to agree with Ruthie, I happen to learn from the net that fishing is one top job in Tamarindo. Have you heard of this so called sport fishing? This is also popular in there, blogs are well provider of this information, i think. You can read lots of stories on this on the net, try blogs. I love reading blogs. Those people wrote so much that they make you see what they see.

Comment #10 pale_o (63.176.159.104) -

Yeah, blogs normally offer a near perfect picture of a place to the extent that in seeking to travel to a place, all you will be doing is confirming what you have heard.

Tamarindo beach is the most popular beach in Costa Rica especially for the surfers. It used to be a fishing village at one point but slowly turned into a flourishing tourist oriented region.

I guess jobs are not limited to fishing alone then.

Comment #11 Lucas (63.176.159.244) -

I think due to increasing number of tourist visiting in that place then i think being a tourist guide could be one good idea as source of income. Not to mention the big catch on fishes in the area.

Certainly, you can always seek for more jobs if you want. But since the place is coastal then i think the best work there is fishing. But ofcourse, job there is definitely not confined to fishing.

Comment #12 Eve (63.176.159.189) - 11/22/09 12:54

What are the best paying jobs over in Costa Rica? As the country is an island paradise, this would surely be information worth gathering.

Comment #13 Eve (63.176.159.66) - 12/11/09 16:26

Is Graphic Design in Tamarindo very much popular? This is magnificent country and living and working there would simply b astounding.

Comment #14 Allan (63.176.159.218) - 12/19/09 22:15

What are the jobs available in Costa Rica? I am a researcher, mostly i do my research on news and current happenings. Are there any research jobs available there in Costa Rica? What are their qualifications? thanks a lot guys and have a nice day.

Comment #15 Wendy (63.176.159.149) - 01/04/10 23:54

Hi to all.

I am thinking of getting a job in Costa Rica. I would surely love to be there and be able to work as a nurse. Is it possible for me to have a job there as a nurse? Please reply with what is in demand work there. Thanks a lot guys and I hope to hear from all of you soon. Ciao.

Comment #16 Carl (63.176.159.3) - 01/24/10 21:17

Hi there Wendy, I have to say that there are lots of opportunities for you as a nurse not just in Costa Rica but in some other part of the world. You just have to make sure that yo are competent enough to able to get a good job. Actually I do not know exactly on how is nursing that in demand in Costa Rica but I am positive that you will be getting a job there.

Comment #17 Ian (193.218.114.239) - 02/20/10 20:01

Yeah, as long as you know that you have all what it takes to become a nurse there then you are good of getting a good job. I have to agree that it is not only in Costa Rica that you can be able to get a job as a nurse. But anyway, good luck to you and to your job hunting. Have a great day ahead people. Thanks a lot.

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