I am considering a position in St Maarten. I plan to bring a 6 year old dog with me and would like to rent a house (2-3 bedrooms) with a yard. My housing budget is about 2,000-2,500 (USD) a month. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to find some properties to consider. I plan to be in St. Maarten for a few days in the first part of September. I have visited in St. Maarten/St. Martin a number of times on vacations.

Larry

While here, visit the island real estate folks. They are your best bet.

Contact Dieter Schaede at www.sunshine-properties.com
Cheers
irina

IS IT HARD TO FIND A JOB ON ST.MARTIN ISLAND, AND HOW MUCH IS YOUR COST OF LIVING ON THE ISLAND.APPROX HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO START OFF WITH. IT WILL BE ME MY WIFE AND OUR 10YR. OLD SON. MY WIFE HAS BEEN A BARTENDER FOR APPROX. 10 YEARS.i HAVE OWN AND OPERATED NIGHT CLUBS. BUT HAD TO SELL EVERYTHING BECAUSE MONEY IS TIGHT NOW,JUST LOOKING TO MOVE AWAY AND START OVER.

It is next to impossible to find a job, and you must have a job before you arrive, your employer must submit and pay for working papers.

My firm is offering administrative positions. Give me an email to for inquiries.

Hello,
had a question about the night clubs and entertainment industry. I worked in clubs for years as a dj and wanted to get an idea how many clubs are there? do the locals like 70 80s and 90s dance and top 40 music? Im really interested in living there and working in the clubs. Im 47 and ready for a change!

thanks so much!

MM

The locals like Zouk, Merengue, Dancehall and HipHop A lot of Techno and Vocal House on the French side. The major clubs fly in top international DJ's for one-off shows. Beach bars etc have resident DJ's, most of whom have lived here for years.

Don't think it's going to fly unless you already know a proprietor who is willing to offer you a residency, or unless you first become very active in the social/bar scene for at least a few months and get to know owners, bartenders - and mostly get a feel for what is being played.

You would also be working illegally and subject to deportation if caught.

Norbert