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Hello all, I am new to this forum but need good advice. I am moving to Columbia to live and will be searching for work, etc. I have enough money to carry me for 8 or 9 years (just in case) but am looking to teach advanced English or find technical work. I am told Bogata will be my best bet for this - is this correct? Currently I hold a great deal of management experience and several degrees (computer science, business management, and engineering). Although my normal trade is the money end of large development projects now, I am unsure if that will help me there. Where should I look and what should I concentrate on? I will eventually open my own business if the restrictions are not too tight and they let a gringo like me own. Is Bogata the place? Is Cartagena better for work, English classes, and also for a small business (namely an American-themed cafe with internet and American hats and jerseys / kind of a cross between an internet cafe and an american sports bar with american music)

I could use all the advice possible as I am firm in my choice and now need to set the agenda. Thank you in advance.

By Sunsetsrbest on May 24, 2005, 02:03 in Friendly Talkzone.

fosth says on May 24, 2005, 04:07:

Have a look online before you go.
The classified ad's in the news papers. El Tiempo is probably the best. Also search for employment agencies in Bogota, Addecco,etc. I also found this site which has plenty of jobs.

http://www.computrabajo.com.co/bt-ofertas.htm

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ColombiaBoard says on May 24, 2005, 08:57:

Jobs Bogota is the place for your. It´s the city with the largest number of colombian and multinational corporations. If you plan to teach english you need a TEFL certificate otherwise they won´tlet you teach at most schools.
Start by searching large companies who have operations in Colombia and then contact them and offer them your services, many multinational companies are facing an interesting dilemma, they want to open or continue operations in Colombia but most executives are afraid to come here so you could offer your experience since you´re going to live here anyway.

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ReidEnter says on May 25, 2005, 13:20:

jobs i agree with the commentators who say that bogota is a good place to start. so is cali because there are very large businesses there as well. in cali "el pais" is a large newspaper; "el tiempo" is national and is also very good. there is also an adecco office in cali. if you are interested in opening a business in colombia you will need a business visa. there are a few types available depending on the nature of your business, your plans and who you talk to at the ministry in bogota or one of the consulates in the united states. if you have a job or are or will be employed you will need a work visa.

good luck.

gary w. reid, esq.
immigration services international, e.u.
cali, colombia
tel. #011 57 2 667-1340

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