One Liner:
Was tired of my job wanted to try something different.
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What first brought you to Panama and what were some of the deciding factors?:
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I came to Panama because I seen there was a need for what I do and a chance to do it in a different country.
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How long have you been living in Panama and how long do you see yourself here in the future?:
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I have been here 23 months. I see myself here at least 5 more years but alot depends on Panama itself like what direction they take in regards to business and imagaration policies.
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What are the positive aspects of life in Panama?:
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Cheap living warm weather and you can get on a plane and be in the states or South America in a short time.
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What are the negative aspects of life in Panama?:
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The manana mentality.
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What one aspect of your life in Panama makes it all worthwhile?:
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The chance to make money and retire early.
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Was it difficult to become "legal" or achieve residency for you in Panama?:
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No just takes money
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Do you speak Spanish and do you think it's necessary in order to succeed in Panama?:
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I speak Spanish however poorly. I think you can get by without it but anyone can learn enough to get by quickly.
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What are your future plans in Panama?:
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Try and maximize my profession which is a contractor and invest in properties.
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Talk about where you live: location, type, neighbors, costs, amenities, conveniences?:
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I live in Altos de Maria a hour and half from the city in the mountains. My neighbors are mostly all retired gringos. We have most all the amenities one would have living in rural U.S.
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How are you received by the locals in Panama?:
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Overall I would say good
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Do you ever miss home and if so, how do you best cope with it?:
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I miss home sometimes I cope by emails and going back every few months.
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Do you have any tips for people thinking about moving to Panama?:
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Come now before it gets to expensive or at least by somehting now.
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