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helen says on Aug 9, 2005, 08:33:

i lived in argentia nine years before moving to colombia. it's an amazing place. it has everything from jungles in the north, the andes, desert, brilliant buenos aires, all the way to the glaziers in the south. right now it's pretty cheap too compared to colombia. i plan to go back after my stint here and settle there for good.

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helen says on Aug 9, 2005, 08:37:

also.... it's not easy anywhere in south america to get a job unless you are sent there from overseas, but there are loads of foreigners in argentina working in all manner of industries. obviously there is teaching english, but beyond that there are many foreign companies which do hire foreigners locally as long as you have the right qualifications and can speak the lingo.

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RUV says on Aug 9, 2005, 12:39:

Can not go wrong in Argentina I have been to Argentina several times and it is great. There are more things to do in Argentina then Colombia. The food is better. No comparison. Cost maybe the same or cheaper. It may be safer as well. It is a little colder then Colombia. Brazil, you need to know Portuguese. If you do not it may be a little difficult.

The people in Colombia seem to be friendlier to me. Not to say that Argentina people are not friendly. I can retire in either place and be happy.

Good luck.

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Sylvie says on Aug 9, 2005, 12:42:

Look into Kimberly Clark and HP

I know that they're hiring a lot of North Americans to go work in South America. They even came to my university to recruit.

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Blue says on Aug 9, 2005, 13:37:

Yes Working a broad is always a good idea.

Blue

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miamimike says on Aug 9, 2005, 13:44:

Helen, where did you live in Argentina??? Was it in BA or outside? Argentine Friends of mine here in Miami go on and on about Argentina. One was showing me pictures of some of his Trophy Trout Fishing Forays and man the size of those Trout. 5-10 pounders! And the Skiing! Seems like a great country and he tells me pretty reasonable also!The real estate!

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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helen says on Aug 9, 2005, 14:00:

i lived in BA, which really is a great city. the food and night life is among the best in latam. there's exceptional fishing in argentina. you can go pretty much anywhere and there is soemthing amazig to see. it's among the most beautiful countries i have been to. i am actually looking into real estate right now and tho prices have gone up since the crisis they are still pretty cheap. as RUV said, the Argenties aren't quite as friendly as the colombians, but i think that's just a first impression. the portenos from BA can be arrogant but once you get to know them they have the coolest most sarcastic and witty sense of humor and are very loyal. i love it.

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miamimike says on Aug 9, 2005, 14:05:

Helen, how do you rate personal security in Argentina as compared to Colombia? In BA and also on Bus Trips between major cities? Yes those Portenos have a somewhat drier sense of Humor but are interesting after you get to know them.They come as a little Snooty and Stuck-Up at first!

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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helen says on Aug 9, 2005, 14:16:

before the crisis i would say BA was totally safe. but after that, crime went through the roof and there were loads of incidents of shootouts in totally public places, bad guys coming into restaurants and robbing people at gun point etc. in short, it got very dodgy. the police were pretty useless too, so often things would escalate after their arrival. express kidapping became the rage too. i honestly feel a load safer here in bogota. i know there are places one has to be careful here, but there doesn't seem to be that menace in bogota that there is in BA. now, the rest of colombia is a different matter. argentiina as a whole is much safer, just not BA. still, it would never stop me going back to live. bus trips are totally safe. you can travel through argentina with no problems at all....

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Estefania says on Aug 10, 2005, 05:51:

Colombia Vs Argentina? Well thanks for the advice a bit helpful, but do u think it might be better for me to go to colombia?? I mean i know the country, and i have been there a couple times, so maybe it might be better for me in the sense that i am safe. Hearing about the violence in argentina scares me a lil, and i think i would rather be in a place where i know some people, could get around and wont be labeled as a foreigner becasue i fit right in.
Do you think spain is a good idea??? Or would u rather stick to South America??
This is a big step for me and new experience so i want to make sure that what i do is totally safe for me and that i am not putting myself at risk.



*~* Nany *~*

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NYpapi says on Aug 17, 2005, 14:48:

Civil engineer in NY I'm a civil engineer from NY as well.
What college are you graduating from with a civil engineering degree??
Maybe you have some experience here in NY for a while and then find a international company that would send you overseas.

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Estefania says on Aug 22, 2005, 08:31:

Im graduating from Polytechnic University. I dont know if uve heard of it. Where did u graduate from??

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