AboutJared Romey Expertise I can answer questions on living abroad for the first time, on studying a language for the first time, and general questions on the Spanish language. I can also answer questions on Puerto Rican slang and life in Puerto Rico. Basic Spanish translation questions would also not be a problem.
Experience I am a non-native Spanish speaker that learned the language as an adult, so I have extensive experience studying and learning Spanish (I am now fluent). I have also studied German and Portuguese to lesser degrees, so I am qualified to discuss "How to Learn a Language."
I have lived in Chile, Argentina and Puerto Rico since 1997.
Publications 1. "Speaking Boricua", a book published on Puerto Rican slang, 2004.
2. "Speaking Phrases Boricua", published in 2005, Puerto Rican sayings and idioms (refranes in spanish).
3. "Speaking Argento", published 2009, about Argentine spanish slang.
4. "Speaking Chileno", scheduled for early 2010, about Chilean spanish slang.
Education/Credentials -Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science
-MBA in International Business
-extensive Spanish study (hundreds of class hours) on everything from grammar and history to phonetics
Question My husband is from Puerto Rico and I am an American from North Carolina, and we live in southeast Florida, which is very expensive. He wants to move back to Puerto Rico and I would like to move back to North Carolina, but I am worried about the economy on the island and schools. I only have an associates and I feel I will only make half what I make here on the mainland. I am not sure if that will be enough to survive. Do you have advice for me?
Answer Andrea,
This is definitely an in-depth question that you should continue to research and discuss with friends or family in Puerto Rico who know your particular situation better.
I can tell you that in general terms the economy in Puerto Rico is as bad or worse than the economy in the United States at the moment. Also, depending on where you would live in Puerto Rico, cost of living can be similar to a medium-sized city in the United States. Finally, in my opinion, most jobs pay less than what they would in the US.
You may find the following website useful:
www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com
Also, the Spanish websites below may be useful for you or your husband:
