7 reasons why people leave the island of Puerto Rico

[@lanilifepr]

I just moved back to Puerto Rico. I left Borinquen back in 1998 after graduation from UPR Mayagüez with a BS in engineering. I just couldn’t find a job in the island back then. I left disappointed for some of the reasons that you mentioned in the video. I spent 23 years in the states, but honestly I would had moved back to the island earlier if I had the chance. A feeling of nostalgia of coming back to my cultural roots and heritage started to settled-in in my heart. I was also looking forward to escape the rat race which made me very unhappy living in the states. It grew even stronger after the natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemia. I could talk for hours about the whole thing. In summary we recently moved back, slowed down a lot and mostly unplugged from the negativity of the news and social media, and currently enjoying the beauty and the little things that the island has to offer. Thanks for the video!

[@donstephens4232]

Hello: I am glad that you are enjoy your time has a returnee. Happiness is important in our life's. Best wishes. DonJr.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thats great that you came back to slow down. Home is where the heart is.

[@pjgonzalez40]

I left for that same reason. Though I have a masters in engineering, I have not been able find an engineering job here unfortunately.

[@boricuayehudim427]

Blessings Waldo ☝🏾wish you luck, welcome back home Bro 🙏🏾🇵🇷🇵🇷👍🏾

[@donald8354]

I agree public school used to be better

[@carlosmalcom-santana9469]

Great video! I left PR in 2005, I was in my 30's so I wanted to explore more. Now I'm getting to my 50's and I really miss my island. Part of my family is mad because I'm moving back, but no one can have me and my husband and a dog in their houses so there's no choice. Living in the states is getting too expensive, and even though PR is getting expensive as well, I think that you can make it. I've been looking for jobs and there are jobs, and like you said, people don't want to work because it's better to live from the system. The rent in PR is way cheaper than in the states, and with a job paying at least $15 an hour I can survive.

[@Blueskyz316]

Do you think I’d be able to find work as a server in a restaurant or a store in the mall kind of thing ? So want move but scared About finding work

[@donald8354]

@@Blueskyz316 In the San Juan area there’s a lot of resorts and nice restaurants. You should go online see what you can find. The other Thing I would if I was you stay where students stay even if have to share a room because it’s more affordable until you have things figure out. Conserve your money. There’s also adds in clasificados that have a section for employment. Also if you don’t know Spanish learn will help a lot.Lastly if you don’t know Spanish don’t get discourage you can get by in the capital for a while. Best wishes.

[@marymulach5658]

Great video, Ana. My husband and I have owned a condo in Isabela for almost 9 years. We spend anywhere from 3 to 6 months a year in PR. Up to the last year or two, we seriously thought of moving permanently to the island. However, several of the things you mentioned, along with 2 unexpected health issues with me, have caused us to re-consider. We absolutely love PR and I speak Spanish pretty well. We love the beauty of the island as well as its people and culture. But the severe infrastructure problems (water, electricity, road repair) as well as the corrupt government is very hard to face living with for the rest of our lives. Shortly after Maria, We met a man (seated next to us at Royal Isabela golf course restaurant). He was from the States and was over-seeing the repair of the electricity on the west side. He told us he had the opportunity to go back and review the history of the funds given to PR for repair, innovation, and maintenance for DECADES back. He was astounded that very little had been achieved despite the fact that PR has been given boat-loads of money…he raised his hands up to us exclaiming “Where the heck did all the money go???” It is so sad. Also, a good friend of mine (who was in local government in the states) said “you will only have good infrastructure with a good tax base”. On the northwest side where we live, there is great resistance to resorts being built to attract tourists. The environment is often cited. I love the environment too and want it protected. But I think a happy medium could be reached. People need jobs. And the PR people deserve good and honest politicians. We still haven’t made up our minds completely yet…as to whether we will move to PR permanently. But the things I just related weigh heavy on us.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you. There is a lot of good in the island but there are serious issues, that I don't know what they haven't been fixed , and its frustrating. Best of luck on your decision, Im sure is not easy deciding. You gotta go with your gut.

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

Sorry but that man lied to you, until Hurricane Maria all repair and infrastructure was built by the AEE, our electric infrastructure is more complex and resilient that anything in the US that get constantly knocked out by any wind over 30mph, too much rain or snow. The AEE and other infrastructure failed because our politicians along with corrupt politicians from the US crippled our infrastructure so they can have a excuse for privatizacion so all those senators and legislators could receive generous campaign donations.

[@BoricuaNyc]

The corruption started from Congress and the white house. Plus Charles Herbert Allen wired Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 entire sugarcane economy 💰 to Wall Street which is Domino Sugar today. The Jones Act Law since 1920 is enslaving Boricuas 🇵🇷on the island 🇵🇷. Congress and Wall Street are the first to blame for the corruption

[@alexmartinez7120]

I love how you say Puerto Rico! What an impressive ability to perfectly enunciate and pronounce your words!

[@nicoler8936]

Thank you for your videos! They are so helpful. My husband was born and raised in PR and also left the island in 2003. We are moving back this summer to be with his family. I have visited the Island many times but (like anywhere) living somewhere is different than visiting.

[@AnaSantapau]

You are welcome and thank you.

[@vivionnekeli]

Ana! Thank you again for a thought-provoking video. I have a Master's and barely making over minimum wage in Puerto Rico; but, I knew what I was trading. In Iowa I made more but hated the 30° below Zero weather. Here I am much happier with the weather and not to mention my culture. No place like home. Keep up the good work!!!

[@AnaSantapau]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊

[@elim2826]

Whats your masters in ?. Born and raised in california , education isn't really valued.

[@vivionnekeli]

@@elim2826 Psychology. I'm from La Jolla CA

[@nanajl54]

I love your island and I love your honesty. I’m planning to visit Aguadilla in late May again with my sisters. Thank you for your channel.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you 😊

[@robertwright1782]

Thanks!

[@AnaSantapau]

Thanks for the gift, truly appreciate it 😊

[@robertwright1782]

@@AnaSantapau you are very welcome. Very good sweetie🙂

[@Bluesidian]

Thank you so much for the information .

[@hectormfontanez5529]

Puerto Rico is a beautiful place. I just recently visited Puerto Rico after 25 years. Is a sad situation with our beautiful island that problems are not resolved and some are getting worse. Our government is so corrupt that I hope some day we are going to be able to have an honest government. Our people are so beautiful, you feel the magic of the people and the island. Is really an enchanted island. Let's keep hoping for a better Puerto Rico! Thank you Ana for this video, it is sad but is the reality Puerto Rico is experiencing.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you for your comment . 😊

[@mwdtrainer]

You said it. Puerto Rico is a beautiful place to visit but to live...not so much.

[@radrook2153]

The only way for the government to get right in Puerto Rico is to have Anglo and or Afro American governors and other high officials from the USA directly govern the island. Obviously, the tendency for dishonesty among native born Puerto Rican officials when there is a lot of money involved is just too great for them to resist.

[@rangolibyvino]

The painting behind you.... 👌👌👌👌 Very nice.

[@dplacers]

At the end you mentioned crime, like an afterthought. Actually, it was the main reason I left the island with my family 30 years ago. I agree with everything else you mentioned, and indeed, I was complaining a lot about all of that, too. Complacency, though, to all these problems may be the reason why nothing gets resolved over the years. Neither government nor people seem to care. One thing that upsets me when I go there is the decrepit state of almost every building around, not only the abandoned buildings full of graffiti, garbage and overgrown grass but also, though not as bad, buildings in use show decay and lack of attention. No question that it rains a lot and humidity is always high causing mold and mildew everywhere, and the grass grows very fast, but that should be reason to do more for maintenance rather than less. Likewise, the excessive number of retail signs of all sizes, material and shape in commercial areas adding to the sensation of mess, same as broken sidewalks used as parking space because there are no parking lots. I don't know how they got a permit to operate the business without a parking lot commensurate to the volume of business. I realize you also missed to mention the traffic mess caused by people failing to follow rules. Why would anyone want to live in Puerto Rico? Despite all of that, I still get very nostalgic of my days growing up there, and I can't forget of the beauty God gave the island with the mountains and the ocean. I'm thinking of going back to retire in a place high in the mountains.

[@bkrpb3DDa4G3kzELoQGt]

Great video, and accurate. Thank you.

[@rubenfalcon3720]

I’m PR but born and raised in the states and I often consider moving to the island. It’s truly an amazing island.

[@JerryT21]

You are 100% on point👍

[@OsvaldoBlas-wf1be]

Leaving , because the cost of living there is very expensive and very little opportunities, and the other things I choose not to mention it's heart breaking! Thank you heage funding, they are getting paid before any one! So Horrific Greed Greed and more BS Greed! And the politicians with the politicians on the mainland are fu! Everything is..

[@coloradocombatzone]

I'm moving back in the next 2yrs. Thanks for the heads up.

[@natek2372]

Enjoyed the video! 🤙 Great insights on PR.

[@yvetteapicella4153]

Thank you for sharing this video hopefully things will get better ❤️‍🩹 in Puerto Rico god willing

[@maybellinesantapau8539]

I agree with everything you mention. Public schools are horrible, just by entering the premises I got the chills. That’s why I had my daughters in private school.

[@AnaSantapau]

The chills…Wow

[@maybellinesantapau8539]

I am serious about the public school.

[@marianieves9305]

schools in Jax Fl is very bad I have my daughter in a private school for years now because it was horrible we switch to public is bad too so we don’t have a choice to go online so she can finish high school😮😮😮😮

[@bukuism]

Great information! Im a solo parent from the states and wanted real word on the public school system in PR. I know you said its not that great but that's exactly what Im looking for. It seems the more wealthy the school, the more propaganda and bias in the education. I just want my child to be fluent in Spanish and enjoy culture+people.

[@gladyssantapau5304]

Health care is definitely horrible!! My dad spent days in the emergency room in pain before he could be given a bed. The story was published the “the vocero”. I don’t even remember what year that was…maybe early 2000s.

[@AnaSantapau]

I actually have the vocero articule stored.

[@moderntouchfurniture]

Wow what a great video, and great Comments below, I'm Subscribed.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you

[@sindiatorres4322]

One dream of mine that I see as impossible is moving to Puerto Rico : I’m hoping your videos encourages me to go for my dreams

[@AnaSantapau]

Hold on to that hope. The move is not easy but maybe is not as impossible as you think. I never thought I would be back living here and look at me now.

[@carolinaguzman7912]

Saludos! Alguna compañía de mudanza que recomiendes?

[@AnaSantapau]

@@carolinaguzman7912 Yo utilize Rosa del Monte

[@williamcortes4857]

Love Puerto Rico but New York City is home for me. I hope and pray things to work out for you Ana. Love Your videos. Keep them coming.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you .

[@zuaniperales338]

I leave in orlando Fl. and native of Carolina P.R. From your explanation of Healthcare down, alot of the explanations im going thru the exact thing!

[@darkpitch1]

Spot on! However, the education problem stems back to the 1980’s and maybe even the 70’s. I was in a private school in the 80’s (Colegio La Merced in Hato Rey) and mom put me there because the public school system was mediocre. I then moved to NYC and went to a public school there in early ‘91 for 7th grade. Comparing the quality of education in NYC from personal experience is the same as in a private school in PR. Systematically, the quality of the island’s public school system has declined exponentially. It has gotten worse now than ever before but it has been on the decline since much earlier.

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you for sharing!

[@leoprez2178]

Great Video, didn't mention the Regetton! LOL, I moved to PR in 2019, left my family in Texas and travel back and forward for the exact same reasons mentioned on the video.

[@AnaSantapau]

I don’t think people leave because of Reggaeton. Thank you for the comment .

[@angelgonzalez-du1oo]

When U.S. decided to place lots of companies in Puerto Rico to stimulate the economic, Puerto Rico was doing great, and the U.S. economic was 3% and Puerto Rico was 2% but when the 10-year term was up they took out all the companies along with all the capital gains that they made, including all the pensions funds leaving the governor in a spot without money to pay for essential service, like police , and others. Remember they left with 70 billion dollars and Puerto Rico was left to carry the bag. Banco popular told the Governor, but it was too late, and the damage was done, and wall street had a good day while the Puerto Rican people had to repay all that money. Why they did it? To keep Puerto Rico down and to forget about independence and to continue to depend on the U.S.

[@boostmobile5326]

Ana excellente video. Hablaste la verdad de la situaciones que estan susediendo en Puerto Rico. Que pena que muchos de las escuelas publicas en los USA como en Chicago Illinois tambien la educacion es terrible y los ninos no aprenden nada.

[@hildadee3832]

Donde estan los trabajos para enfermeras

[@zasharadouglas770]

I’ve been thinking about moving to the mother land but videos like this has me thinking otherwise. Thank you

[@AnaSantapau]

It’s not that bad but it depends on your situation.

[@carlossantiago0234]

Thanks for sharing all this info , im planning to buy a house soon in Isabella , hopefully it works out

[@aaronmellor4942]

Thank you for posting these informative videos, from a local perspective! In a few weeks I visit Puerto Rico for the first time.. any suggestions of "must do/see" activities for mid-May? Are you available for a personal tour haha

[@AnaSantapau]

Hi, Im not a tour guide, I actually don't know too much , Im learning as Im going, as Im new to the Metro area, because I grew up on the south west side of the island, and so many years out of PR, is like Im new here again.

[@LebronPhoto1]

Learning is not about smart boards, technology or beautiful facilities, although that helps. A good curriculum, structure and some discipline can lead to great learning. I went to High school in Puerto Rico in the 1970's. I see schools here and they leave a lot to be desired. They have beautiful buildings and technology, but there is little discipline, some (not all) low quality teachers, and low standards designed to allow kids to feel better about themselves versus challenging them to meet their maximum potential. I went to college late in life and had younger classmates. The quality of their education up to that point was so poor, that one of the professors apologized to me for how slow and limited the class was. She felt the rest of the class was holding me back. They were. All of that said, these are just symptoms of greater problems plaguing our society.

[@Leslie617]

Facts! Very sad story🇵🇷

[@AnaSantapau]

I didn't say it's all about technology or building structure, but there's barely anything at all. Just being in a classroom is a sauna, as a former teacher I can't even see myself teaching or learning with a little fan with this heat.

[@japnikki]

I never understood why Puerto Rico's educational system was backward after living there for a year, thanks for your video and mention of education, now I understand. I live on Guam for 6 year, Guam its just like Puerto Rico, a territory; however, Guam's educational system and quality of life for resources is better than Puerto Rico in my opinion.

[@DeniseDesarden]

We plan on moving there this year from the US and we currently homeschool our 2nd and 7th grader who speak English and know alittle spanish. We planned on putting our kids in the school system for the Spanish immersion aspect, you mentioned that the schools are all In English, what elementary and middle school on the island does Spanish?

[@AnaSantapau]

Public schools are in Spanish, some private school can be all in a English but they have Spanish class. You would have to search depending on where you want to live.

[@colinsh16]

The problems in Puerto Rico sound just like my island Jamaica. I think it might be a regional issue. We have the same issues with everything on the list. I wonder if it’s just a Caribbean thing

[@juandejesus9355]

thank You !! Ana !!!

[@alfredfeliciano543]

Ana, Thanks for uploading this video. I left Puerto Rico during the Christmas time of 2017 and have moved to Fresno, California ever since. My wife and I God willing will go to Puerto Rico just for a week or two-week vacation in the near future then come right back to Fresno. Believe me, as a Boricua born in my hometown of New York City as well as having been living on and off in both places. Especailly after burying my father in 2015, That marked the end of the road living in Puerto Rico for me and with Hurricane Maria struck in 2017 was the major breaking point for me. Siempre sere Boricua wherever I go, and even more there are many Boricuas proud and have PR in their hearts here in California. Besides, I rather representando mi gente Boricua in California anyway.

[@AnaSantapau]

You are welcome, and thanks for the support and for sharing your story. Saludos para los boricuas en California.

[@wilmercuba243]

Thanks for the valuable info. I too am a teacher. I've taught in NJ and NY. It's sad to hear the disadvantages children and educators face in PR. I enjoy living in NY. There are many benefits here, but I vacation in Puerto Rico a lot. Maybe one day I'll retire in my homeland of Puerto Rico. Again...thanks for the info.

[@AnaSantapau]

Good to hear , thanks for sharing !

[@andresgiz9666]

Hi very good video ❤

[@FernandoPerez-wz1db]

Mí queridísima Ana Santapau, te agradezco rotundamente el vídeo sobre los aspectos negativos que existen en la realidad de Puerto Rico que hacen que ciertamente que para residir en la isla las cosas llana y simplemente se tornen paupérrimas. Mí niña, tal cual el hombre puertorriqueño gay, sobreviviente del SIDA terminal ( y minusválido ) que soy, confiero y conscidero, que en Puerto Rico y entre los puertorriqueños se vive un existencialismo llevado a cabo con una mentalidad totalmente de desidia y un conformismo incuestionable. En la segunda semana de septiembre de 1978 me relocalicé en la ciudad de Boston, Massachusetts. Inmediatamente comencé como educador en Boston Public School. E igualdmente tuve la fortuna de tener novios y marinovios por cantidades enormes. Adicionalmente, tuve la oportunidad de dos veces ser propietario de una unidad de condominio y una casa enormes que tenía unidades de alquiler y tuve el honor de compartir con mí pareja doméstica ( que fue un hombre de Vermont de ascendencia alemana ). Hoy en día teniendo casi setenta y un años de edad, Boston fue, es y será indudablemente mí hogar y el lugar donde soy un hombre puertorriqueño gay los trescientos sesenta y cinco días del año. siendo respetado como cualquier ciudadano de los Estados Unidos de América y iOLÉ! PD: Llevo un año y cuatro meses con mí Miguelito que es mí flamante comerieño, no obstante criado en Boston y Miguelito MÍ PAPISONGO!

[@SustacheRealEstate]

Wages are awful especially for Nurses who literally have one of the most important professions out there.

[@orlandoflores72]

I completely agree with you in everything you said but specially the education system. I'm way back in the 80s and I went to public and expend 2 year at university in mayaguez and I have to say that back then you learn more and better than today specially with this lack of technology that we have, Very sad.

[@diosdadovelasquez4336]

Thanks for the info I am retiring in 2024 moving to my house in Morovis I’ve been going to Puerto Rico three times a year now I’m ready

[@constitutionalconservative67]

Hello Ana, just watched your video and you were on point in every case. Yes this may make some of our fellow Boriqua's uncomfortable however, we can't solve our problems unless we are willing to discuss them and bring them to light. The most important matter being to hold corrupt politicians who cheat the people of Puerto Rico from receiving their services responsible and with dire penalties. The consequences of their actions should be so severe that it would absolutely make them pause. The example you made of the lady who had just received 6 months is a travesty. These are some of the reasons that I support statehood for the island. Not that American Politicians are any better but at least they're known to run a more effective government and insure that it's people can enjoy a better life. Thanks again, 👋👍

[@ForbiddenTemptation]

Did you say lady?

[@okguy1282]

Puerto Rico ever since I left there with my parents when I was 10 in 1975 has been mismanaged, incompetence and thief’s. Not to mention the drug gangs. Nothing in that respect has changed. The govt there is A DISASTER! And don’t mention the electrical infrastructure. That has NEVER been fixed! EVER! Other than that the general population are friendly, amazing people…and the island is beautiful! Except for abandon buildings and neglect! ☹️🇵🇷

[@併礼頭馬荷]

the population going up is deffinetly gringos moving in under act 60.. puerto ricans out while gringos in thriving. like they said in the ricardo rosello chat. : "a puerto rico without puerto ricans".

[@nesq4104]

The puerto Ricans that move out should be sure to pay off their lands and homes in PR for the day they return or The island will be given away

[@solidus_snake_]

PR needs serious political and cultural changes. For that to happen, PR needs visionary leaders. Someone who fill fix the roads, upgrade power source and attract higher paying companies so our educated don't leave for the states. We need to be competitive. That means taking a hard look at the mirror.

[@CrownedDiaries]

I wish the inside of people and their hearts matched the beauty of the Island. So many people in need because of human greed 😢 God bless the people of Puerto Rico. Also your videos are the best ✨

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you

[@djsk8er244]

very interesting videos you post.. thanks for that. Everything you mentioned so far doesn't surprise or scare me. As for the corruptions, I always say "it's the Spanish gene". I lived in Spain for 20 years and can confirm that it's exactly the same! Everything else you mention seems to be very Spanish and as I lived on the Balearic islands, all seems very much alike.. traffic, deliveries, power outages etc.. reminded me so much, it made me laugh :D

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you, I try to be different .

[@jenessalovespink3964]

Hi Ana, we are planning on moving to Puerto Rico soon under act 60. My husband used to live in Union City, NJ. I am thinking about putting my son who is 14 years old into Robinson School which is in San Juan. I heard it is a prep school and only English speaking. A little bit nervous about the move but listening to your videos help !

[@jlm3744]

I wouldn't recommend coming to the island if you are coming here under Act 60. That's a very controversial law, a lot of Puerto Ricans hate it because its causing mass gentrification to the island and many people are being bought out of their towns because of it, there's talk about getting it taken down in the government because so many people hate it. It was put up by the same corrupt PR politicians she's talking about, its just a ploy to get more Non-Puerto Ricans to come to the island to support statehood. Watch this video by Bianca Graulau and Philip De Franco. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6KUq4aKiJZjf6s / kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWO0amuked5_bMU

[@AnaSantapau]

Ha, I lived in Union City before. Robinson I hear is one of the best. I know someone that their kid goes there and overall likes it.

[@Latiab12]

Haha too close to home. I'm from Hoboken NJ and am a school nurse in West New York. My husband and I want to make the move but so nervous about the financial situation.

[@jakemendez1574]

I left the island in 2001. I honestly don’t see myself back in Puerto Rico. Im very organize and i love order. I honestly love my life here in central florida. I bought at the right time and i have a good jib thank God. For some people Puerto Rico is a great choice but honestly not for me. Plus i have no family in the island anymore. Love your videos. You’re super cute. Easy on the eyes☺️☺️☺️

[@AnaSantapau]

I didn’t see myself coming back ever, yet here I am glad I did.

[@emilionazario5238]

People wanting to go back you will die old waiting for a single doctor that is taking care of the hospital. Or even worst the ambulance cannot get there in time.

[@thetradersam6157]

hey good looking! I left 35 years ago, after engineering school (CAAM) I joined the military, then settled to a corporate job. But, I'm prepping up to move back, at least part time! I'm a beach bum and love scuba diving, so yes! I will be going back very often...

[@LuisMedina-zd4ky]

Lack of jobs is one big problem but the worst is the health service here in Puerto Rico is bad, The judicial service here in 🇵🇷 is bad also there is as much crime and murder here as compared to 🇲🇽.I am a puerto Rican that seen it all and the news that appear on tv is evident how the crime rate is in 🇵🇷

[@Coco-ej9qk]

I went to a basically Spanish Puerto Rican school I don't know how to say it but I learn English in my school pretty good some people say they confused me with Americans cause of how I speak English

[@vic_the_roman]

El intro te quedo brutal. 💯

[@AnaSantapau]

Gracias, voy aprendiendo y experimentado poco a poco.

[@20maxilo]

I have a question Ana why did you stay there. Teachers make so much money here in US. You say you have a masters you can make good numbers here .Also ,, , has Puerto Rico truly recovered from the disaster of hurricane Maria ?

[@AnaSantapau]

I changed paths while living in NY . I got into real estate making more money and honestly I couldn’t deal with kids anymore , I was burnt out . So I was making more money in real estate . Now living here I’m managing airbnbs and making money on KZbin . Way better cause I’m my own boss now, work on my time.I think it has recovered from Maria as much it can, but those really affected are the ones that would need to truly answer that .

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

Máximo, everything pays more in the US but the cost of living is so high that most Americans live paycheck to paycheck and with huge amounts of debt, no thanks, enjoy the plantation if you want.

[@BoricuaNyc]

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 hasn't recovered from Charles Herbert Allen who wired Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 entire sugarcane economy 💰 to Wall Street which is Domino Sugar today.

[@hector2024hh]

@@AnaSantapau hi

[@princessphoenix1111]

hey! great video. im hoping to move to pr as a college student (remote from a school on the mainland). after speaking with a few friends that live there talk about the power frequently going out i am second thinking everything because everything relies on the internet for me (my job,school) i am also nervous about being a solo female moving. do you have any advice?

[@AnaSantapau]

As for the solo female I wouldn’t worry about that part. The electric does go a lot and with that the internet goes too , and the internet is very faulty too, but a lot of people seem to manage working remotely . I would recommend to be in the city not the country, cause the city runs better for those factors above .

[@princessphoenix1111]

@@AnaSantapau thank you so much! i enjoy your content and your videos helped with my journey moving to pr!

[@AnaSantapau]

@@princessphoenix1111 AWESOME . Glad to be able to help.

[@jr42a1]

infrastructure for anyone doing any type of remote education or online work is definitely a challenge. Internet services are limited with Claro,ect... no complaints but merely recognizing.

[@carmenmolina696]

As to education in P.Rico, it has always been this way. I honestly think it will always be the same. It's a beautiful island, but unfortunately, it will never change. Needs lots of improvements in so many areas. Then again, if you are willing to accept, adapt, and mold yourself to all, then you'll be fine.

[@elizabethwilson7286]

Hello, Thank you for the video. If is so bad why is the reason you stay in PR? The USA is getting very crazy at this point to. What about if people going to retired? Thank you.

[@AnaSantapau]

Because is home , and my other half lives here. I’m living a mellow life and that’s what I want even though there are negatives sides to living here, because there are negatives sides to every place and if you can deal with it then you’ll be fine .

[@elizabethwilson7286]

Yes everywhere we go have good things or bad things, I think that PR it will be very relaxing place for me. Thank you for the videos, we learning more about the Island 🏝️, I left when I was 23 and now I will comeback at 62.

[@petespoint]

Hola Ana... gracias por el video. Ayer el sujeto the nosotros entré la familia era la decaída de la isla y lo difícil qué es vivir en ella. Pienso pará retirar? Pero como usted y muchos más describe la situaciones y realidad! Bueno ya tú sabes. Pregunta para tí....te ves mudando té de la isla?

[@AnaSantapau]

Gracias. Me visualizo aqui, pienso retirarme en la casa que tengo en Cabo Rojo.

[@petespoint]

@@AnaSantapau okay... también e pensado Cabo Rojo... yá pase 2 vacaciones ahí... Beautiful Sunsets!

[@jesserodriguez9883]

I try to make the best of my surroundings. To live a life finding fault in everything around me is not healthy for me. Find some happiness and hold on to it wherever that may be for you.

[@bonnyguillen06]

Sadly you are right about this topics but, besides that I know you love it , that’s why you are living there and the reason is Puerto Rico is a paradise in the Caribbean , is beautiful and the best is what you mentioned before, “The Island Time” I love that cause you are less in a rush and have more chances to enjoy that Enchanted Island.

[@Jonathan-tu1rk]

Puerto Rico is a nice vacation destination, but not a choice of permanent living. If you have children or elderly relatives the island is not a choice to consider. I left the island for military service and never move back.

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

Everything boils down to 2 main reason: the low wages and high cost of living that make living in the US seems better cause very few puertoricans bother to research the real cost of living and the quality of life over there. The second real reason is our incompetent corrupt politicians that people here keep voting for cause they don't bother to think and vote using their feelings and other criteria like looks or promises. I would never move to the plantation called USA. I will keep fighting for my island future and enjoy living in my little paradise even with all the problems.

[@daghostyTV]

i want to move back to Puerto Rico so badly, I am in Florida and i must say Florida is getting expensive as well. I would love to move back to Puerto Rico but i don't know what i'd be doing jobwise. I have an associates degree and have sales + customer service experience. Was looking for remote jobs but was unable to find any. Any ideas about getting a job there?

[@AnaSantapau]

The reality is the pay is very low here, even if you have a Masters degree you would be getting pennies, only certain professions make better money, like architects, doctors and lawyers, and even they make less here. Having your own business is another way I think to live well here, thats why Im working on creating content. You can probably get a sales position and make minimum wage and you wouldn't make enough to pay rent, car etc.

[@daghostyTV]

@@AnaSantapau yeah, that's the scary part of living there, i have family there but they are not doing well, they make $8-$12 an hour working factory jobs...

[@ortizlzitro]

que dio de bendiga hermana. Gracia para decir la verdad

[@AnaSantapau]

Gracias 🙏🏼

[@alexsdb9712]

Going by what friends have told me about Puerto Rico then and now, plus reading comments here and seeing that the issues are all shared and linked, it's clear it's time the shackles come off and Puerto Rico move to the status of the island nation of Palau. It's the Free Association route. The Palau have their history with the usa but today the Free Association status of Palau is a great thing for them and gives them a special type of sovereignty. Puerto Rico would have more chances to advance their infrastructure, healthcare, education, the essentials in society, and their trade and commerce as well (no hindering Jones act).

[@mrzcastro2397]

If you are focused you can leave anywhere! In the states you get paid more but living is way expensive especially in the tourist states like NY FL Texas and etc. the island is minum wag but if you are moving to live a better life and enjoy the island you are fine. As long as you make enough to pay the bills and food you’ll be fine. Living there isn’t about luxury it’s about family. Trying something new is great. Don’t be afraid if it doesn’t work out that great move back. It’s not for everyone but there are jobs on the island!! People just don’t want to work!! Not enough workers in the area so people are looking to hire. Will you get paid over $20hr probably not but you will have enough work on your hands to live good. Education isn’t all that great but it depends on where you live and if they have enough resources!! Private schools are the way to go if you can afford it. In my families town it’s like $200-$300 a month

[@alisonfriend]

Great info! So what are the best private hospitals? Best healthcare options on the island?

[@AnaSantapau]

Thank you. That is one deep research I have not done .

[@axelcartagena7519]

La pura verdad 👏 👍 😌

[@AnaSantapau]

Gracias!

[@boblasalle6100]

I just don't know how the island's government keeps getting away with corruption decade after dacade .

[@rachelbinto]

Hi, I am here with family on Vacation and was wondering if this is an up and coming place, that more people from the mainland are moving to. When we first came here nearly 25 years ago, it seemed to be much less built up back then. Anyway, government corruption immediately turns me off, I doubt I could even move to New York City at this point. I had heard some of the finance people who I follow had moved to PR. So I wondered.,

[@AnaSantapau]

Before , I think people would move to the Metro area or Rincón, Now I see them moving to just every town, especially the beachy ones and the west side is pretty popular now.

[@rachelbinto]

@@AnaSantapau when I was 25 and got married, we came here for our honeymoon. Now nearly 24 years later, I am back here, with two kids and the same wife:). We are going back Saturday, but are walking around old San Juan tomorrow. Would you be interested in meeting up for lunch or dinner or just walking about for an hour? My children will probably learn something’s talking to you.

[@AnaSantapau]

@@rachelbinto Unfortunately, I don’t have the time tomorrow, got so much to do, but thank you so much for the invite and the support. I have been receiving a lot of emails and messages asking me questions about P.R. As a result, I now offer a consultation service in which I dedicate a portion of my time to discuss ideas and answer your questions. This is a one-on-one consultation via zoom, instagram call/video chat or FB calls/video chat. If you would be interested you may email me: [e-mail]

[@rachelbinto]

@@AnaSantapau ok, no problem. I don’t have anything specific to discuss because I don’t know a whole lot about what’s going on here in PR. I have some idea about what’s going on in the mainland, so a conversation with you may help steer decisions down the line. I’ll keep in touch

[@BKallDay001]

The difference between Puerto Ricans and other Latinos is that Puerto Ricans look for jobs while other Latinos start their own businesses , i see it everyday in Florida and Nyc.

[@lucyc1806]

Great video, do you know if colleges n technical schools give their classes in English too?

[@AnaSantapau]

That I do not know.

[@joeeolea2106]

💖 God bless you Anna I'm Dominican but I look Puerto Rican and I really love Puerto Rico I have a heart for it I love your videos I'm always going to watch them much love 🔔🎵🎶🔉🇩🇴🇵🇷⛱️🌤️🏞️🌨️😊🐸

[@AnaSantapau]

Thanks for the support ! ☺️

[@RUDYLOVE72]

All.I know is that I had to leave pr, because the government took my retirement pension. I was underpaid no benefits and quality of living was low, no quality healthcare and the list goes on. If i miss the island i just visit, sadly I would say, that pr should have been a state since the 50s, but now pr are so corrupted that it would take more than a decade to recover after maria hurricane, I was there while that storm hit the island, i spent so.many months without power amd water, its insane. PR infrastructure has been abandone by all governmwnts pnp and ppd those policiams has put pr down hill. Even retired people who return back to enjoy their oensions end it up returnimg to Usa.

[@Mewhehe-2]

3:18 escuchaste nada canción de la borinqueño de Puerto Rico

[@moreadventure3627]

True

[@Mindylee541]

Im from oregon off grid...this should be interesting

[@donaldoyler2092]

Not long ago 6 politicians in Puerto Rico were arrested. The VA in San Juan is the best VA I have had been at.

[@JoseLopez-ys2oz]

Many Boricuas are oblivious to the fundamental reason why we leave our homeland. The core reason why Boricuas leave is because Boriken is a colony. Only a third of Puerto Ricans have remained, and of that 3 million, half live in poverty! Many people, however, believe that Puerto Rico is a democracy. But if she were, the government would represent the needs of the Puerto Ricans. How could you then explain 6 million Boricuas leaving our beautiful homeland? They left, because the government of Puerto Rico represents exclusively the interest of the United States (US). And, the more Boricuas that the US can get out of Boriken, the sooner the US to have our beautiful island entirely for herself! The US was forced to invent the lie that Puerto Rico is a democracy. After the nationalists’ insurrection of 1950, the US decided to create, in 1952, a so-called “Commonwealth of Puerto Rico”. In 1953, the US asked the United Nations (UN) to remove Puerto Rico from its list of colonies, because she had attained self-government. It did, and that’s why today Puerto Rico is not on the UN list. Today, the UN understands that the US lied in 1953, and has issued a total of 42 resolutions asking her to immediately return Puerto Rico’s sovereignty to the Puerto Ricans. The US has consistently refused, and thus, is willfully committing a crime against humanity! The solution, therefore, is for the 9 million Boricuas worldwide to engage in permanent resistance to force the US to comply with international law. A free Boriken would get the 6 million who left to return home!

[@Carmenlqm]

I moved from NY to Manati, PR in late 2019. In just 3 weeks the quakes started, then the pandemic and I began to regret it. Unfortunately still do. In just 2 yrs 8 months and I'm planning to return back to NY. I can't stand it here. It's too hot! The mosquitoes have given me these bad infections that aren't healing. I miss winters and snow. I miss my favorite stores that don't exist here at all. I miss wearing jeans, sweaters, boots too. I don't even like the beaches here cuz the sand feels like quick sand. I can't walk on the beach cuz my feet sink in. Too many dogs n cats walking around wanting food. Lizards inside my house as if they paid rent. And the waterbugs are huge and walk everywhere. I was born n raised in ny and for 53 yrs never seen anything like this. So good bye PR hello ny.

[@AnaSantapau]

Sorry to hear. I have been loving it and I’m going on 2 years and I love that I made the decision and don’t regret it at all , hopefully I don’t regret it down the line cause you never know .

[@mgut1985]

Saludos Ana! Spot on everything u said! Sadly. And los q c están mudando back in its mainly the crypto people, again sadly. Thank You for the vlog . Love ur beautiful hair 🌴🌴

[@AnaSantapau]

That is true. But a lot of Puerto Ricans looking to leave the rat race are also coming . Thanks for the complement.

[@boricuayehudim427]

State, Federal LEO, & NG Military Retiree back home in Puerto Rico ☺️☝🏾You are right on the money but it's my Home☝🏾 Federal funds are assigned but diverted to other purposes (issues)😳 After Irma and Maria Puerto Rico received Billions in both Federal Funds and donations from the ENTIRE GLOBE😳 yet it's 2022 and the power grid is still third world ☝🏾 Infrastructure DOWN 🤔Roads are still destroyed 😳 and still homes with blue COVERING 😳

[@edwinbeniquez7325]

Well said, what a mess !😢

[@heidellineandujar2116]

Ser estudiante, trabajar y sobrevivir en Puerto Rico es bastante difícil. NUESTRA GENERACIÓN VA A SUFRIR MUCHO. ❌ por eso no tendré hijos por ahora!

[@donstephens4232]

Hola Lo que dices es cierto .

[@rosarosario4339]

True financia.l cause it's Beautiful in Puerto Rico

[@Raulski78]

Its amazing how much things have changed in a short amount of time in p.r. for the worst..

[@AnaSantapau]

Not sure if these things have changed too much. But si do think that PR feels a bit overpopulated .

[@gladyssantapau5304]

When I was 15 in 1987, I went to the emergency room in Mayagüez due to some intense abdominal pain. My guardian said the nurse in the hospital told him I miscarried a baby. crazy!!! I was a virgin!!!

[@AnaSantapau]

Thats crazy!

[@maybellinesantapau8539]

Wow that’s irresponsible

[@alexsdb9712]

Crazy, unprofessional, gossip and judgemental!

[@renem2257]

Cool❤

[@bartolomecanellas2774]

Unemployment, medical/hospitals/doctor's visits schedulig, traffic/pot roads/aggesive driving, utilities/electric/water, safety, cost of living, education/schools.

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

Leaving a country because of lack of jobs is not only known in Puerto Rico. There are many countries around the world that have the same problem. And they also leave their country to go somewhere else examples like the island of Cyprus, Italy, Portugal, etc.

[@anthonygarcia3307]

75 % of people that leave come back!!! I was one of them. After seeing all the bullshit of fantasy land in Florida and government control I’m back and doing great at the island. Payoff my house and live for free, don’t pay taxes on my house and could paint it what ever color I want to without the HOA being after me!!! You are a negative person I imagine how would you be like when you reach 60 🤪

[@AnaSantapau]

Ok so I have like 40 videos of showing the beauty of PR and like 3 videos showing the reality of PR, and you come to video of someone you don’t know and tell them your opinion about them and you call me negative ? 🤔 it’s called perception, people can see things the way they want to see it. Please Respect people and be kind that’s more important in life.

[@x_lonewolf_x]

my goal is to move to the aguadilla area within 6years and buy a small parcel of land ( about .25 acres give or take ) i am retiring from texas , have had enough of the weather freezing you one day and baking you the next mortgage will be paid off in two years , fix it up a bit , sell it , take care of finances and make the move no problems with me with these issues 1] wont need to find work , RETIRED !!! ☺ , 2] have no children , need no school and besides i dont believe in public schools , if i had children , they would be home schooled and receive a much safer and better education 3] politician are the same the world over : power hungry , greedy and arrogant with dreams of ruling the world 4] health care , eeeeehhhhhh , okay that one is effie for me , i have VA and medicare but who knows ??? i'll find out 🥺 5] plan on building my home as off grid as possible , PR has lots of wind - sun - rain to generate power and harvest the rain for water for myself , the critters and my aquaponic garden 🍑 🌽 🥔 🍅 🍉 🍊 🍋 🍈 mmmm 6] lived in oklahoma for years , tax rate is 10% so there will not be any shock there ; home will be off grid any way 7] natural disasters -- been there done that , tornados - fire - flooding - hurricanes - blizzards and extreme weather events hey , mother nature has her hissy fits like the rest of us too 😁

[@pachacutecyupanqui3336]

Estás inventando mucho. Pa princesas está Mónaco.

[@marlene97280]

In Martinique and Guadeloupe