wjp0180

ahda007 says on Aug 4, 2007, 18:45:

Hey wjp0180 (from PBH):

I have tried sending you the message below thru the email address you post on for me to reach you, but it did not seem to work. So I guess I would just leave you the message here.

My name is Alexis ( ahda007 ) from poorbuthappy.com. Thanks for all those usefull information. I am liquidating my business here in Canada so that I can live my dream to work in Medellin. Please dont get the impression that I am doing only for love. However, it is a long story as to why I came to conclusion that I want to try everything in my power to live there. I would tell you, but for now I would asume that that might not be in your interest. It has been a long struggle for me to find people that may help me out and I hope that it won't make you feel like a bother. I would really like to know how you did it there. Did you get your job placement before you flew there? Did El Colombo Americano help you get your visa?
I am pretty sure you probably have much more credential education or experience than me, as a matter of fact, I've never expect the salary that you have said to expect. Would you think that I would have a good chance of getting a job with El Colombo Americano?
Aside from the job, how is your social life there. Are you a spanish speaker as well? Having a great time?

I am in a rush for work now... hope to hear from you or catch me on msn with this same email address. Just simply add me up if youdo use MSN. And yeah, if you are open to meet new friends, please leave your phone number so that I can call you with my calling card (a lot cheaper ).

Alexis

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wjp0180 says on Sep 16, 2007, 19:47:

Hey ALexis, sorry I didn't respond early.....El Colombo Americano is a great place to work. They might be able to help you with the Visa information, but I am not completely sure. Suffice it to say that you might want to go to the website and check it out (google: Colombo AMericano Medellin).

I do have a teaching credential and a M.A. in education. That helped, but I don't think it is absolutely necessary to get a job. To be honest, I think that with a B.A. or B.S. you will be exactly what they want.

Let me know if you need to know anything else. Medellin is beautiful and the people are super friendly. I am working on my Spanish, but people are usually intrigued by the fact that I am not "Piasa."

WP

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houstongal says on Mar 11, 2008, 19:46:

Is that your cat? He/she looks little and so cute!

Anyone with a cat as their avatar is an instant friend of mine! Check out my profile to see my cats, and the cats of other PBH members.

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