Costa Rica - Expats w/ HIGH Expectations & Whiners GO HOME!

#livingincostarica #expat #relocation 'Costa Rica - Expats w/ HIGH Expectations & Whiners'. A large majority of expats are grateful to be living the Pura Vida in Costa Rica. But many come here, put down roots and whine and complain about everything. You know the type. Johnny (our medical/dental tourism guy) and I sit down at Johnny's house in Ciudad Quesada and discuss. If you're thinking about living in Costa Rica, you might want to check this video out, 'Costa Rica - Expats w/ HIGH Expectations & Whiners', so you don't become a whiner and complainer lol.
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[@bitsurfr46]

I am 71 years old and am planning to move to Costa Rica next year. I had a professional career, was married twice, and raised two boys. I moved to Saint Augustine, FL, 11 years ago for the climate and the city's history. I have done everything possible to make friends and to date. The people here aren't exactly unfriendly, there attention is consumed by whatever they are doing at the moment. They seldom greet each other outside of my church family. As a single man with SS and a pension, I can afford to live most anywhere in the world. I like what Sarah and Michael have been saying about CR, but don't feel I need a relocation retreat. My time in Florida is rapidly drawing to a close. With the contacts I am gaining through Sarah's relocation service, I think I will adjust to the my new country just fine❤.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

there you go. very nice.

[@athenachloewoodrow6356]

Always enjoy listening to you two chat

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

@@athenachloewoodrow6356 ahhh..thx for sayin... as always, very much appreciated 😊

[@cayetanocanales7662]

Thx for the video. Saludos from CR now.

[@LisaLisa-wm7vr]

Buenos is all you need!! Thanks for the video.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

@@LisaLisa-wm7vr you are very welcome. Thx for taking the time to comment. 😊

[@patriot1182]

I want an apartment just like Michael has and just chill! If the political environment would stabilize here in the USA, I might sell everything and head to Costa Rica! Johnny is a treasure! I am 67 and time is flying by! Great job guys! Love the circle of contacts that you have! All wonderful people!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Thanx for commenting patriot... hope everything works out the way you want.... pura vida.

[@shelleysquires7225]

Good morning 🌺 Yes, after 1 year, I have found a little house (I call it the caretakers's house) for $325. a month. And I'm starting my garden next week! The beauty and tranquility is priceless. It's always good to see you two. Thank you for another interesting video!

[@febsign6110]

Sounds great,affordable and growing your own food. What area are you in ? Thanks

[@shelleysquires7225]

@@febsign6110 outside of LA Fortuna, in the farmland

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Your house is super cute.... can't wait to check it out in person. And I know you will make it into a great home.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

just proves, you can live cheap if you want to hear.... I think it was a great decision to move....

[@melgreenberg2299]

Great video TY! Johnny's cousin owns LA Ventenita in Castillo and manages my property there.Michael you touched on gringos ripping off gringos in past videos.I don't mean to be critical but this was a great opportunity to develop that subject with Johnny.

[@MrGeejams]

No only does gringo pricing is among us. Also when you have a nice house among the locals in a decent neighborhood , and when a contractor/ worker sees the nicely built house. The price quote changes based on the nice house. It has happened to us here in the Central Valley.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Thanx for sharing your experience... always helpful...

[@MrGeejams]

Sure no problem

[@Hooped1]

Fantastic video! I can't understand how anyone could possibly go somewhere and attempt to impose their version of reality. Adopt, accept and understand the environment you are in. It's great to see you calling out these people because they are far too commonplace. It doesn't matter what country it is in, you can be taken advantage of ANYWHERE. Your group of contacts truly is fantastic and as you've said many times before contacts are everything. Work with people you trust, pay what you need to pay to get the results you are expecting. Bottom line, you need to accept responsibility for your choices. Pura Vida!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Hooped, you explain this shit better than I do... we need to do a video ;)

[@Branusko123]

very interesting . Thanks for sharing

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Thanks for watching

[@pigspigs76]

Often people become what they fear, they never learn that being hyper vigilant about something is a part of a self fulfilling prophecy

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

yes, Yes, YES. exactly.

[@febsign6110]

I’m sure when I’m there I will get upset at some things but I will not say in Canada we do things this way. I was in Greaci and loved it there and I wasn’t crazy about the food in the restaurants,but I enjoyed myself. See you guys soon.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

yes, that's a nice part of CR..... well, we will be here *crossing fingers* ;)

Many people lose their minds because things aren't done the same way that they done where they were from. Americans and Canadians seem to be in this mindset. Not all, by any means. But, many do. They seem to complain about everything and anything, I've told someone after hearing them complain on and on, that if they hated it so much why don't they leave. The look l got was of shock. I just shrugged and walked away. I don't like people that bring their negativity with them Every country is different, embrace it, or go somewhere else. I dislike people that come and do nothing buy complain. Costa Rica was nice enough to let you in, enjoy it and be thankful that they allowed you to stay. The positives way outweigh any of the little challenges.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

yes... this. exactly.

[@barco581]

I sound like a broken record but people visit CR and stay in places like high end Marriotts and Hiltons. They think they really "know" CR. They move there and export their North American lifestyle, a new car, fancy house in an expat community, frequent visits to high end restaurants, and then they turn around and complain that CR is too expensive. They literally live like 1% of Ticos and constantly complain.

[@ChristineGriffith-ju2uc]

Wondering how the retirement community Johnnie is developing is coming along. Another great video.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Hey, we've chatted about it a couple times... but the bottom line is money..... right now Johnny has been pursuing different options. When something becomes more concrete I will definitely put it out there.

[@ChristineGriffith-ju2uc]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW Thank you Michael for responding.

[@costaricaforexpats]

This is such a valuable guide for expats in Costa Rica. Thanks from a local!

[@shellijohnson3043]

Thank You!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

@@shellijohnson3043 you are welcome.

[@paulvta761]

I love my Jim Beam here in the USA however, in Costa Rica I switched to Crown Tower. Much cheaper. Look for local items to buy.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Yes, as a fellow drinker, Jim Beam is not sustainable here... lol

[@DcArmy9015]

Costa Rica needs some good Rye Whiskey, not this corn mash junk..

[@davecote4817]

Hola A little respect goes a long way. Great video

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Yes it does! muchas gracias

[@DcArmy9015]

Been living in CR two Months now, Guanacaste Prov. And for us being in a touristy hub groceries are expensive regardless of local or Automercado, because they have you over a barrel travel to Liberia or not..most dont because the 2 lane hwy is crowded. But you can find affordable food, accomodations etc if you csn sacrifice some comfort "wants". I have consciously decided 3 yrs ago to simplify my life amd its slowing down thats the toughest ti do. I had 3 yrs to prepare amd it helped. I am definitely missing riding motorcycle so that void will be filled soon. Pura Vida..

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Yes, Fortuna is similar but luckily we have options close by... which is helpful. AHHH yes, I miss my motorcycle as well..... but I never filled that void... but now you got me thinking hahha.

[@jerry8mm]

Great information. Thanks for telling it like it is. It would be nice if the complainers would leave. They probably will, but not soon enough for me.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

jajaj..... right. They need to move along... lol

[@robertrivera5092]

Its very simple Michael. Just ask for the Tico price. They usually give it to you if you smile.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

easy peezy.

[@keywestcatlady]

Hi!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

hola como estas?

[@KellyK-il2bk]

In a way I’m guilty of the same thing. We moved from kind to animals and people, far south rural Chicago, to hate everybody, cruel to animals west Tennessee. I find the culture vile. We are 64 and 69 and have health issues, He won’t move. So I post on the internet all the time, if you love animals, and or come from a gentle Christian church..west Tennessee is not for you.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

wow... that sucks to hear... I wonder why that is.

[@KellyK-il2bk]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW I bought a book “ The Historic Reelfoot Lake Region “. It’s shocking. I don’t think it’s ever been kind here.

[@victoriajackson8361]

Sad to say that animal welfare is not a top priority in Costa Rica either

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

@@victoriajackson8361 not sure why it should be top priority... but it has gotten much better since I've lived here.... so it is going in the right direction

[@KellyK-il2bk]

@@victoriajackson8361 You can be kind to humans, and still expect them to be kind to animals. You’re either kind or your not. It’s not about priority.

[@jeffberg8015]

People who go Costa Rica and complain about it remind me of the people leaving California because they don't like it anymore but vote to make their new place just like what they fled.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

haahh,,,, so true.

[@danielbowers4326]

Nice chat boys! Anywhere in the world you go it is best to learn and assimilate into the culture, the people who do that excel and the whiners often get left in the dust .When going to a different country to live the sooner a person adapts to the culture the better. Here in the U.S. so many new people refuse to accept the language and culture, and it takes their families generations to assimilate. The standard you and Johney spoke of would work everywhere in this world. Also, I appreciate all businesses need to make money to survive but if I'm going out to eat, I want to know what the price on the menu shows and if there is no price I do no business. I hope the whiners you speak of see this podcast and realize it is not the Costa Rican people that are the reason they whine.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Thanx Daniel, appreciate you taking the time to say.... and offer your perspective, which is SPOT on.... muchas gracias.

[@dakotahstr]

If i move to Costa Rica I'd live like the Ticos live. Im relaxed up here even with the crap that's going on in Canada. Insanity up here. Love Costa Rica and uou no bull videos Michael and Johnny.❤❤

[@elizabethfortino8867]

Do I hear toucans?

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

a very good possibility.

[@dz2473]

Handsome silver fox daddy

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

you had me at Daddy. lol

[@UrCho1ce]

Straight complaining is one thing. But i hear people asking why isnt something done differently for better results and people just say "well...this is a third world country" that is not the reason. Nor is the population. Locals and expats suffer from lack of action and forsight. Ex: toxic pectides and fertilizers or high import taxes. This effects the quality of goods and prices for everyone. "Nice" things dont need to be expensive if people are open to learning new ways to create. Future generations are not being helped as much if everyone is just about relaxing today. People should be able to travel anywhere if they arent hard criminals. the land is not yours bc you were born there. No one knows the true history of conquer, migration, etc to say "this is my land, you need my permission to visit". I heard some people from the states are jaded when it comes to language since more and more jobs ask for bilingual, businesses and government cater to it & many never bother to learn english, but when you go abroad they are expected to know their language with little help. Fair prices are difficult when you dont know a local. If we cant trust each other to be fair on prices anywhere then what are humans doing? Look at the state of us, sad.

[@siamiam4306]

You had to be Whiner to begin with to leave USA. Every country has it's shits.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Why would you have to be a 'whiner' to leave..... some folks are just looking for a change.. but yeah, every country does.

[@fosterbrower4116]

Johnnie gonna pop some buttons, PEACE!!!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx for the heads up...... what are you 16? pura vida

[@fosterbrower4116]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW I wish!!!