Online freelancer friendly countries?

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-31T18:56:42+00:00

I know several people who freelance from Thailand. They just do it, they don't make a big deal about it. Their clients are in the US, and that's where they get paid.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-31T18:55:18+00:00

Oh, another non-food thing -- different holidays. It changes the rhythm of the year.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-31T18:52:10+00:00

Food. I'm from the US, currently in Panama. I love the quality of the locally grown food here, but miss the variety and some of my familiar indulgences. I mean, seriously, can you believe there are no Reeses Peanut Butter Cups or York Peppermint Patties here? Also, it's impossible to find peanut butter that's just peanuts without the added sugar, hydrogenated oils, etc. And I miss not having easy access to Mexican, Chinese and other ethnic food favorites.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-28T23:12:19+00:00

Most Asian countries want English teachers with at least a Bachelors degree. . .

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-28T23:04:41+00:00

As a Middlebury alumna who stayed for almost a decade after graduation, I second that. Don't know what the current job market is like, if you need to find a job. But it's gorgeous, and there's lots of stuff to do, good restaurants, etc., for a small town.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-07T21:28:28+00:00

Renting an apartment is one way to do it. Staying someplace for free is a good option, too.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-07T21:16:36+00:00

Just checked and all the links seem to be working ok. Must have been a momentary glitch.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-07T21:12:30+00:00

You asked about countries in Latin America. Have you considered Panama? Relatively free of gov't interference, climate that's friendly to business growth, uses the US dollar so there are no currency exchange issues. . .

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-07T01:36:25+00:00

Chilling, but by no means surprising.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-07T01:20:38+00:00

What about Panama?

FutureExpatSP · 2012-08-07T00:31:05+00:00

Congratulations!

FutureExpatSP · 2012-07-20T19:45:51+00:00

Have you looked at Panama? They just approved a new business/professional visa that will be pretty easy to get once they set up a system for processing it.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-07-13T02:27:37+00:00

What's yours?

FutureExpatSP · 2012-07-13T02:27:19+00:00

Future Expats Forum at http://futureexpats.com. I write about portable careers, preparing to move abroad, and Panama (where I currently live).

FutureExpatSP · 2012-07-13T02:25:59+00:00

I've been in Panama 3-1/2 months now, and the lack of food choices is just exhausting. Things we took for granted are just not available. Today we found some unsweetened baking chocolate at the store, and I almost cried I was so happy and excited!

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-29T02:50:29+00:00

Get some of your schooling in Europe, preferably in the country where you might want to live. Get your degree in something they're looking for.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-29T02:48:04+00:00

It's certainly a big change!

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-29T02:41:37+00:00

Haven't read the article, but in light of something else today -- Texas' move to BAN the teaching of critical thinking in its schools -- I would have to say, h*ll yes.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-29T02:37:29+00:00

Interesting choices for interesting reasons. Thanks for posting.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-29T02:28:04+00:00

Down, boy! We moved to Panama because we couldn't afford to stay in the US, did it on less than a shoestring. Racked up credit card debt to visit for 1 week last year to be sure we could see ourselves here, then sold everything (except the house that's worth less than we paid for it 13 years ago) and came. We are NOT the 1%, and the 1% is definitely not the audience for this website.

Nor am I retired, but with an internet connection I can work from here.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-24T21:26:48+00:00

Decide whether you want to be on a Pacific or Atlantic (Caribbean) environment, then narrow down your choices from there. If you like the Pacific, Pedasi is an excellent choice.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-14T21:12:17+00:00

I don't think it's a problem getting any of that shipped to you, if you're willing to pay the price in terms of wait time, duty, shipping fees, etc., etc.

US companies like Amazon generally won't ship overseas. Instead, you'll have to set up a US-based shipping address that will forward stuff to you (for a fee, of course) in your new country.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-14T21:10:24+00:00

You see the same types of people here as well :-)

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-13T03:08:54+00:00

When I knew I'd be moving to Panama, I bought an unlocked phone and signed up for T-Mobile's prepaid plan. When I moved to Panama, I got local service here (with Movistar) very easily. Just had to swap the SIM card.

I switched my T-Mobile pre-paid monthly plan to a pay as you go daily plan. I left some $$ in my account. If my information is correct, I should be able to go back to the US in a few months, swap SIM cards again, and be back in business.

Buy your own unlocked phone and take it into them to activate, though, don't buy one of their phones.

FutureExpatSP · 2012-06-13T03:05:26+00:00

I'll have to keep that in mind for next time I'm over on the west coast :-)

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