Work Options in Costa Rica You Didn't Know About - Living in Costa Rica

[@inlightin11]

I am willing to bet that the fear of what one will do for money if they move abroad is the biggest thing preventing people from moving to another country.

[@victoriajackson8361]

Wow! Such a similar story...we did ALL the things....and we have been so fortunate that our worst (so far) mistake was a lemon vehicle. Thanks Jeanne!!

[@MMAnimalSanctuary_Rhonda]

Hello, Jeanne! For the record, I followed the business model about freelancing that you guys covered in the last video, and found a permanent client within 24 hours who keeps me so busy as a ghostwriter that I barely have time to do anything else. I set my Upwork profile to invisible because I can't possibly accept more work. Mike--I've heard people call you a "character." Well, now you really are. LOL! I fictionalized a version of you and put that in a novel that I'm ghostwriting. Couldn't resist. The setup was just too perfect. 😂

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

Ciao Gege. Thanks Michael. Another person that just went all in and had a win! Hahaaaah! CR is a lot more accessible, and travel/living abroad than people think. Get an online job, your passport, driver's license, and bank accounts/cards/processors in order, a couple of suitcases, and you're good to go man. It may seem scary if you're inexperienced with uncertain environments, but man is it a lot more supportive and an ease to navigate when you just talk to people who live here and ask for help. People want to help, and its not often I've ever seen someone say no. Happy travels!

[@terravetter3965]

Hi Jeanne! Thanks for meeting via zoom the other day, you gave me lots of great info!

[@jeannebellew9815]

Excellent! Keep me posted! ✌🏻❤

[@jeannebellew9815]

Hi All! Thank you for your comments. It was pure joy hanging with Michael and being interviewed by him. He's so good at asking questions and keeping it engaging, informative, and fun. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about Costa Rica or freelancing. Thank you, Michael! You rock! 🙌🏻✌🏻🎈🌴☕☕☕☕☕

[@KathrynPhx1]

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[@KathrynPhx1]

What are the rules for collecting social security from the U.S.? Do you have to return to the states for a full month, every 6 months?

[@jeannebellew9815]

Hi, @KathrynCummings1, I am not a professional and don't know the official answer to your question. I do know many people here collecting SS. They live here permanently, and their SS is deposited into their US bank accounts without an issue. This would be a great question for your CPA. 😊

[@KathrynPhx1]

Thanks! I’ll look into it. I’m in ‘planning mode’ of moving to CR. Lots of financial reorganization lol I’m trying to cover as many bases as I become aware of for the near and distant future. So much information out there can be overwhelming !lol.

[@jeannebellew9815]

Yes,@@KathrynPhx1 It can be! Phew! Michael and his cohort of experts are a great place to learn about moving to Costa Rica! ✌🏻❤🌴🐩🐩

[@geebs76]

Good interview. I enjoy listening to other's experiences and the reasons why they moved to Costa Rica. They're always a bit different than mine but there are similarities too.

[@tanjaschubert8978]

Thank you both for a charming and insightful conversation.

[@Daringamiga]

Great video Mike .Hope to see you in January sometime.

[@calliebreaux4405]

Love her energy and personality!

[@rogercocco5309]

thanks mike!!! there will be ups and downs everywhere you go!!!!

[@OpenSesame33]

Thank you both for this!

[@keywestcatlady]

Excellent Interview, informative, How to have your own business, Anywhere!

[@annrichmanrn4514]

Thanks, Michael!

[@dakotahstr]

What about a retired cook, into gardening,guitar playing, etc.?

[@paulvta761]

Another great video Mike, it sucks when people steal from you

[@tutornotepad]

@14:35. I can relate to that. I just landed in San Jose, and the hotel mamager speaks so fast I cannot understand her. I ask her to slow down, and she repeats herself, but I still can't understand. She then tried to type it into google translate, and I realized that she does not distinguish between the words. For examole, instead of saying - "Me hizo" - she would say and write "mizo", which is not a word. I can understand Spanish spoken by educated people who speak corectly, and I can understand all the video instructors, but I expect that the words are spoken like they would be written in correct Spanish.

[@eyecandie16]

Thank you for the information, guys! The job market is so competitive right now, and it's so great to see how you are overcoming that. I'm going to start looking into freelance, and may hit you up one of these days. Thanks again! And great work!! You should get a gold watch anyway. 😁

[@jeannebellew9815]

LOL! Feel free to reach out anytime. ✌🏻❤

[@billpowell5789]

Bravo! One of you better interviews. Would have love to hear Jeanne complete thought on women completing desires/tasks/thoughts after doing what's expected for others. You cut her off. Would have loved to know the rest of her thought.

[@shellijohnson3043]

Thank You!

[@barco581]

Very interesting. There is probably going to be more interest in freelancing like this from Costa Rica as many US companies have called employees back into the office for three days a week. Not that they were ever living in Costa Rica, but this dry season there probably will not be as many US workers down there for a few months at a time as during the last few years. (Btw, I was watching some of the videos on here from 13 years ago last night, the Arenal Lake party boat and a couple from San Jose-really interesting to see how things have evolved.)

[@jeremyfree390]

We are here from Charlotte also!!

[@jeannebellew9815]

Nice! Love Charlotte! ✌🏻❤

[@eduardodiaz1017]

Hey Michael PURA VIDA BROTHER, hey now I have 180,days,two days before, I get the Spirit air, 11:30,pm flight to fort Lauderdale South Florida airport, Saturday, wait till my son brings me a luggage with things I need , see my grandkids for abut 5,hrs, then fly back to C,R, with my ( LIGA TSHIRT on ),at Sunday 11,45,am flight back, by 3,pm Sunday I'm back in Tibás San Jose,👍, all in less then one day, and get 180,more days, the LIGA TSHIRT helps 100%,

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

You wear a sports shirt to by pass security dude? 😂

[@eduardodiaz1017]

@@MichaelEarthOsada in the airport they are all 95%, LIGA fans soccer fans, , they like that, it works , the airport is in alajuela city, that's Alajuela Deportiva Alajualense, is THE LIGA TSHIRT, 👍,

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

@@eduardodiaz1017 I believe it Eduardo. Futbol is real big here

[@eduardodiaz1017]

@@MichaelEarthOsada one time the airport was super full, I had a LIGA TSHIRT on, their was about 300+people in line, this worker said to me hey LIGA come with me he put me in the costarican line with only 60+,in line I told him PURA VIDA VIVA la LIGA, and he told me 👍,

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

@@eduardodiaz1017 in other words, there is a whole lot more love to go around. That's great!

[@bitsurfr46]

I think her reasons for moving to Costa Rica are the same as mine.

[@barco581]

Where did the Spanish video go?

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

glad you said something...some how it got changed to private..

[@flipsidefishin7822]

Watching the video I had a question. Why can't you work if you move to Costa Rica?

[@teriyakiwilson7072]

I'm assuming the jobs are reserved for permanent residents folks down there. The reality of foreigners coming down without legal proper permanence taking jobs that locals can perform is borderline colonization. Unless you have a business start up your own and include Ticos to work for you. The idea of moving down without legal permanent residency is out of the question.

[@barco581]

Like most countries you are just a tourist and can't legally work.

[@flipsidefishin7822]

@@teriyakiwilson7072 Gotcha. Thanks! How long does it take to become a permanent resident?

[@teriyakiwilson7072]

@@flipsidefishin7822 look at this guys channel!! But 5 years I believe assuming you do rentista. Or maybe it's after the 3-year mark on the categories(rentista/investor/retirement-social) that you begin the permanent residency application. Which takes time expanding to the 5 year mark

[@dabonai]

Maybe I should hire here to coach me too. By the way, I feel sorry for the robbery she went through. My advice, don't brig here any values. Just live life.

[@jeannebellew9815]

Thank you for being so kind. While I wouldn't wish the experience on anyone, it was one of my life's most important learning lessons. Feel free to reach out anytime. ✌🏻❤

[@shelleysquires7225]

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[@Jalapeno_Chorizo]

ok abramovitch