I met Joan a couple of years ago, when she first came down to Puerto Armuelles. She was actively seeking her place. A place where she would be happy when she retired. I am very glad that she fell in love with Puerto Armuelles. That she felt that it was the perfect place for her to Read More
Teach English Online – In Panama or From Anywhere
You can make money in Panama. You don't have to wait to move to Panama until your pension starts or you win the lottery. You don't need a work permit or even a residency visa in Panama to earn money online. And the easiest and fastest way to make money online is by teaching English. Well, at Read More
Teaching English with Boxfish
I retired to Panama last year from Canada. My career was in social services so I had always been in a ‘helping other’s’ position. I knew when I retired I would need/want something to do so I would not be bored. For several years, I had thought about teaching English as a second language but did Read More
Puerto Armuelles – A Good Choice For Builders
We first arrived in Panama in the Fall of 2006. I felt a huge sense of relief at having taken a “side exit” out of the fast paced life of being a designer/builder in Seattle. Boy, was it a welcome change to settle into the life of a family of tourists in the tropics. Given that, I was surprised Read More
Earn Money And Live In Panama – At The Same Time
You don't have to wait to retire. You can move to Panama now and continue to earn money. But don't move down here with no plan. An "It will all work out" attitude is not enough. To be successful, you need to plan ahead. Do 4 Things Decide on your lifestyle goals Figure out what you are Read More
How To Find A “Real” Job in Panama
Finding a job in Panama, especially at good pay, can be a challenge. I think the best option is to create your own job in Panama. But that option does not appeal to everyone. Keep it in mind though, in case your job search does not result in your dream job. 5 Ways To Find A Job In Panama If you Read More
25 Jobs Forbidden To Foreigners in Panama
Panama wants its citizens to be hired for jobs in Panama, not foreigners. No surprise there. No government likes foreigners taking jobs away from their citizens. Panama is especially protective of its professional jobs. Panama prohibits foreigners from holding 25 specific professional and Read More
15 Ways To Get A Work Permit in Panama
Updated March 2017 You must have a work permit to work in Panama. If you score a job with a corporation in Panama, they will do the legwork to get you a permit. Otherwise, you must hire an immigration lawyer. Keep in mind you can legally work in Panama, and not get a work permit, Read More