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bethmem10
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 04:11 am |
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I'm considering moving to St. Thomas in mid September for a seasonal position with an Excursion company. The cost of living appears to be a bit higher than here in the continental U.S. so I'm considering a roommate living situation.
Does anyone have any apartment advice to offer? Good locations? Where to steer clear of?
Need a roomie?![[angel]](/forums/themes/default/angel-smiley-008.gif)
I'm 28, a chicky and I'm very laid back. I'm moving for a change of pace, a slower one, and am excited about this new journey. Any advice on the move would be greatly appreciated.
I'm also considering the pros and cons of bringing my vehicle or purchasing an "island beater"
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STTeastender
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Posted: Sun Aug 12th, 2007 01:34 pm |
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I assume you've read the good advice posted under another thread "Moving To St. Thomas" presently listed 4 under this one.
Who's your prospective employer ? I would think they would help in getting you settled and connected.
Where you'll be working is important in your apartment search.
Island Trader (link at viclassifieds dot com) is a locals newspaper that usually has "looking for . . . " type ads. More ads are run there because they're cheaper than the main "Daily News" newspaper (link also at viclassifieds dot com).
I think you're going to have to be on-island to really make your decisions about roommates and apartments. 'Might be best to budget for a weeks stay in a guest house while you check things out.
Mid-September is the statistically worse time of year for hurricanes in the islands, so have your ducks lined up there too. For instance if you're from Florida, you know the drill about storm preparedness. But unlike Florida, in the islands there's no driving out of the path of a storm. You prepare as best you can, hunker down, and hope for the best.
"Hidden costs" that go with apartments : electricity (expensive at over 20 cents per kilowatt hour) and water (has to be trucked in at over $300 per load). Whether your landlord, or your roomie, be clear up front on who pays what.
With regards your car decision, find out shipping costs and also duty and taxes to land and license the car. It's not cheap, but you can rationlize it if you have a known quantity rather than throwing money at an island rust bucket. Your car will need a good transmission and brakes to handle the steep terrains.
Good luck !
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joeygrrsoi
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Posted: Sat Nov 10th, 2007 01:17 am |
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did you end up moving there if so how are things going i'll be moving out there in january
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Crewguy13
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Posted: Mon Dec 17th, 2007 02:35 pm |
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hey how was your move? I am a 23/m from Minnesota. I am moving there on January 6th. I am hella nervous, but excited too. Any tips for me?
-Jp
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