Leaving Trinidad for good...

[The Bamboo Online]

I remember when I first came to live in the states in the 90s. I went to the barbershop to have my hair trim it was 10 bucks. Which was cheap but in my head I was like that is 60 $70 back home. When the price to cut my hair and Trinidad was maybe about $10 or $15 TT at the time. People in the shop laughed at me, say dollar for dollar son. Doubles was a $1 USD when it was $2 in Trinidad. We would complain why. Today it still hovers around $1 while price in Trinidad catch up to US dollar amount. I easily spend $50 at a roti shop in queens

[mazdatt]

I can't believe it's been almost a year since I last commented in this thread. I was talking with a friend earlier today about Carnival and came on Tuner looking for the old Carnival threads to show her pictures and videos. Imagine my happiness when I saw this thread on the first page of Ole Talk especially since I am rooting for everyone on their journies.

Reading your previous posts you did not say what route you took to be able to work legally in the US. Can you elaborate on this?

[AlphaMan]

Back to the purpose of the thread.
Leaving Trinidad for Good.
How is it done?
Preparations to be made before?
-Selling everything you have in Trinidad?
-Getting multiple credit cards/ whatever forex you can get your hands on.
-Booking a hotel room before you land.
-Finding a way to earn money once you arrive.
Did I miss any steps?

[zoom rader]

Back to the purpose of the thread.
Leaving Trinidad for Good.
How is it done?
Preparations to be made before?
-Selling everything you have in Trinidad?
-Getting multiple credit cards/ whatever forex you can get your hands on.
-Booking a hotel room before you land.
-Finding a way to earn money once you arrive.
Did I miss any steps?

How to leave for good.

1. Have Education and or Skill.
2. Research where u want to go.
3. Have Finance, preferably US.
4. Having family or friends where u want to live is a plus.
5. If you really dont intent of ever coming back sell all ur assets, preferably in US. Only do if found a country.
6. Look at countries that offer expat work job opportunities. Countries like Cayman Islands, Bermuda, British Vigin Isd offer expat jobs. They pay in US with the possibilities of becoming permanent residents which is often fill with loops to go though.
7. Look for marriage to a citizen of that country, sometimes its a lengthy process and has tobe legal which will require u to remain here for some months untill ur paperwork is accepted by hosts country.
8. If educated then look for sponsorship via a job or further ur educated via a masters, European countries do this and sometimes free.
9. If u are army or police, then you join the British army as a Commonwealth citizen.
10. Join the French foreign legion, after 5 years u get French citizenship. Not for wimps.


Those are just some, there are thousands of Trinis that bypassed above by overstaying their time, but thats illegal and would not advise.

[paid_influencer]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

[zoom rader]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

Jamaica is under Caricom, which means once u have a degree or much needed Skills then migration is very easy.

From reports there are an increase of expats moving to Jamaica. Lands are slowly been brought up by Expats.

Panama is a money laundering country and is controlled by Zionists, one of the most corrupted countries by the US & Zionists. Stay away from Panama.

Guyana is a hit & miss.

For me I would look at South American countries, cause immigration is very easy. I think Argentina is that after 2 yrs you get Permanent resident.

Central America would be Costa Rica.

But the main thing is how would u survive in these countries are u an employee or a Trade/ business person.

[AlphaMan]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

Jamaica is under Caricom, which means once u have a degree or much needed Skills then migration is very easy.

From reports there are an increase of expats moving to Jamaica. Lands are slowly been brought up by Expats.

Panama is a money laundering country and is controlled by Zionists, one of the most corrupted countries by the US & Zionists. Stay away from Panama.

Guyana is a hit & miss.

For me I would look at South American countries, cause immigration is very easy. I think Argentina is that after 2 yrs you get Permanent resident.

Central America would be Costa Rica.

But the main thing is how would u survive in these countries are u an employee or a Trade/ business person.

Exactly how would you survive out there

[triniterribletim]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

Jamaica is under Caricom, which means once u have a degree or much needed Skills then migration is very easy.

From reports there are an increase of expats moving to Jamaica. Lands are slowly been brought up by Expats.

Panama is a money laundering country and is controlled by Zionists, one of the most corrupted countries by the US & Zionists. Stay away from Panama.

Guyana is a hit & miss.

For me I would look at South American countries, cause immigration is very easy. I think Argentina is that after 2 yrs you get Permanent resident.

Central America would be Costa Rica.

But the main thing is how would u survive in these countries are u an employee or a Trade/ business person.

Exactly how would you survive out there

You need to have money. With money you can survive everywhere. It's just that simple. Don't ask how to make money or I will tell you to go Murray Street and learn from the pros.

[AlphaMan]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

Jamaica is under Caricom, which means once u have a degree or much needed Skills then migration is very easy.

From reports there are an increase of expats moving to Jamaica. Lands are slowly been brought up by Expats.

Panama is a money laundering country and is controlled by Zionists, one of the most corrupted countries by the US & Zionists. Stay away from Panama.

Guyana is a hit & miss.

For me I would look at South American countries, cause immigration is very easy. I think Argentina is that after 2 yrs you get Permanent resident.

Central America would be Costa Rica.

But the main thing is how would u survive in these countries are u an employee or a Trade/ business person.

Exactly how would you survive out there

You need to have money. With money you can survive everywhere. It's just that simple. Don't ask how to make money or I will tell you to go Murray Street and learn from the pros.

Not just have money but in a certain non TTD currency too which makes it more difficult.

[triniterribletim]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

Jamaica is under Caricom, which means once u have a degree or much needed Skills then migration is very easy.

From reports there are an increase of expats moving to Jamaica. Lands are slowly been brought up by Expats.

Panama is a money laundering country and is controlled by Zionists, one of the most corrupted countries by the US & Zionists. Stay away from Panama.

Guyana is a hit & miss.

For me I would look at South American countries, cause immigration is very easy. I think Argentina is that after 2 yrs you get Permanent resident.

Central America would be Costa Rica.

But the main thing is how would u survive in these countries are u an employee or a Trade/ business person.

Exactly how would you survive out there

You need to have money. With money you can survive everywhere. It's just that simple. Don't ask how to make money or I will tell you to go Murray Street and learn from the pros.

Not just have money but in a certain non TTD currency too which makes it more difficult.

Just have a credit card with a high limit or multiple credit cards. Simple. Of course if you move to a HCoL country, you'll be in a bind, but move to somewhere cheap and you can live it up with 1000 USD a month.

[zoom rader]

Guys as i said before look for an expat job. Expat job starts from cleaners to judges.

Look at jobs in Tax free countries like the Cayman Islands or British overseas territories.

You work in these countries and save all the cash as u can, while planning to migrate to another country.

Or look to get married to a local.


Plus there are countries that offer work vacations , you just have to do research.

[widdyphuck]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

Jamaica is under Caricom, which means once u have a degree or much needed Skills then migration is very easy.

From reports there are an increase of expats moving to Jamaica. Lands are slowly been brought up by Expats.

Panama is a money laundering country and is controlled by Zionists, one of the most corrupted countries by the US & Zionists. Stay away from Panama.

Guyana is a hit & miss.

For me I would look at South American countries, cause immigration is very easy. I think Argentina is that after 2 yrs you get Permanent resident.

Central America would be Costa Rica.

But the main thing is how would u survive in these countries are u an employee or a Trade/ business person.

Exactly how would you survive out there

You need to have money. With money you can survive everywhere. It's just that simple. Don't ask how to make money or I will tell you to go Murray Street and learn from the pros.

Not just have money but in a certain non TTD currency too which makes it more difficult.

Just have a credit card with a high limit or multiple credit cards. Simple. Of course if you move to a HCoL country, you'll be in a bind, but move to somewhere cheap and you can live it up with 1000 USD a month.

How high of a limit?
Things getting tougher each day with forex.

[triniterribletim]

zoom, what you think of the following countries:

-guyana
-jamaica
-panama

looking at them it seems the easiest/most straightforward to make money (and also get residency in the process). guyana has oil money out the rass, jamaica has a more liberalised economy (thank you IMF), easiest to do business, and the largest population in the english speaking caribbean. panama has basically everything necessary already laid out but you have to learn a foreign language (same with brazil)

the white countries all let you work there if you have education but will drop you if your particular employer/massa drops you. and tbh it seems easier to make money in an oil booming country like guyana than in a white country

Jamaica is under Caricom, which means once u have a degree or much needed Skills then migration is very easy.

From reports there are an increase of expats moving to Jamaica. Lands are slowly been brought up by Expats.

Panama is a money laundering country and is controlled by Zionists, one of the most corrupted countries by the US & Zionists. Stay away from Panama.

Guyana is a hit & miss.

For me I would look at South American countries, cause immigration is very easy. I think Argentina is that after 2 yrs you get Permanent resident.

Central America would be Costa Rica.

But the main thing is how would u survive in these countries are u an employee or a Trade/ business person.

Exactly how would you survive out there

You need to have money. With money you can survive everywhere. It's just that simple. Don't ask how to make money or I will tell you to go Murray Street and learn from the pros.

Not just have money but in a certain non TTD currency too which makes it more difficult.

Just have a credit card with a high limit or multiple credit cards. Simple. Of course if you move to a HCoL country, you'll be in a bind, but move to somewhere cheap and you can live it up with 1000 USD a month.

How high of a limit?
Things getting tougher each day with forex.

My limit between my two TT cards is 6K, used to be higher, but with forex restrictions, that number has winnowed. I'm not going to renew them when they expire, I already have local banking and credit cards sorted here in Brazil, but they were excellent when I first left.

[widdyphuck]

For the persons who have traveled and lived outside of Trinidad for a while.. How sweet is Trinidad? How easy do we have it? And be honest.

[zoom rader]

For the persons who have traveled and lived outside of Trinidad for a while.. How sweet is Trinidad? How easy do we have it? And be honest.

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Travel and no Forex

[The Bamboo Online]

Way better out here nowadays. Used to be better in Trinidad between 2000 - 2014 or during the times people imported almost new used range rovers and Benz and taxi drivers upgraded to 7 seaters because so much people wanted rides.

After 2015 quality of life indicators was headed downhill. I like coming back but the vibe is not same.

For the persons who have traveled and lived outside of Trinidad for a while.. How sweet is Trinidad? How easy do we have it? And be honest.
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Travel and no Forex

[triniterribletim]

For the persons who have traveled and lived outside of Trinidad for a while.. How sweet is Trinidad? How easy do we have it? And be honest.
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Things are cheap, the place is safe and the climate and people agreeable. Beat decision I ever made was to get the hell out of Dodge.

[MaxPower]

For the persons who have traveled and lived outside of Trinidad for a while.. How sweet is Trinidad? How easy do we have it? And be honest.
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Wdf,

Take a good look around.

Trinis asses can’t be any sweeter.

[widdyphuck]

Way better out here nowadays. Used to be better in Trinidad between 2000 - 2014 or during the times people imported almost new used range rovers and Benz and taxi drivers upgraded to 7 seaters because so much people wanted rides.

After 2015 quality of life indicators was headed downhill. I like coming back but the vibe is not same.

For the persons who have traveled and lived outside of Trinidad for a while.. How sweet is Trinidad? How easy do we have it? And be honest.
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Travel and no Forex

Where did you move to?

[Dohplaydat]

For the persons who have traveled and lived outside of Trinidad for a while.. How sweet is Trinidad? How easy do we have it? And be honest.
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Life is better abroad if your mindset can adapt to the change, because you'll end up preferring it.

I'm looking living in a first world country, which is what I assuming here and not a third world place like Brazil (no offense to the trini who moved there, but let's be real, Brazil is just a big Trinidad).

After living amongst smarter, more ambitious, driven people...you will eventually come to find Trinidad too limiting and small, and the mindsets of the people will frustrate you.

But that doesn't apply to all people at all, and it has nothing to do with intelligence or ambition, just mostly depends on what makes you happy.

Being in a warm chill island with friends, family and a culture you grew up in is immensely easier than having to adjust to another country's culture.

But once or if you adjust it's hard to go back

[timelapse]

If you looking for work DPD, try Panama

[paid_influencer]

FYI

Trinbagonians invited to apply for 2025/26 Chinese scholarships

Eligible Trinidadian citizens are invited to apply for fully funded scholarships to pursue tertiary education at some of China's top universities.

In a statement, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Trinidad and Tobago said applications for 2025/26 are now open for online applications.

“The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Trinidad and Tobago is excited to announce that the application period for the 2025/2026 Chinese Government Scholarship is now open.

“This esteemed scholarship program provides citizens of Trinidad and Tobago with the chance to further their education at some of China's top universities.

“Prospective applicants are encouraged to complete their online applications and submit all necessary documentation by the deadline of February 10, 2025.

"Essential documents for submission include a completed scholarship application form, proof of eligibility, and the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. To apply, candidates should carefully follow the guidelines outlined in the attachments to navigate the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (CGSIS)."

For comprehensive information regarding the application process, eligibility requirements, and a list of designated Chinese universities and programs, please visit the official website at https://www.campuschina.org

The Embassy encourages qualified individuals to take advantage of this remarkable opportunity to enhance their academic journey and engage in cultural exchange in China.

For additional inquiries, please refer to http://tt.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sgxw ... 506739.htm

[xtech]

That’s best place to send your kid to go university school. Internet access limited Time limits enforced No whatsapp no Facebook no twitter no instagram no msn no google. Zero distractions

[MaxPower]

That’s best place to send your kid to go university school. Internet access limited Time limits enforced No whatsapp no Facebook no twitter no instagram no msn no google. Zero distractions

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[Rory Phoulorie]

That’s best place to send your kid to go university school. Internet access limited Time limits enforced No whatsapp no Facebook no twitter no instagram no msn no google. Zero distractions

Do you actually know anyone who got those Chinese scholarships to make that statement?

I recently spoke to two individuals from Grenada who got those government scholarships and their biggest issue was having to learn the Chinese language as all their classes and exams were in mandarin. None of those issues that you listed were given by the individuals as issues to them.

[xtech]

Guess you never heard of the great firewall of China

That’s best place to send your kid to go university school. Internet access limited Time limits enforced No whatsapp no Facebook no twitter no instagram no msn no google. Zero distractions

Do you actually know anyone who got those Chinese scholarships to make that statement?

I recently spoke to two individuals from Grenada who got those government scholarships and their biggest issue was having to learn the Chinese language as all their classes and exams were in mandarin. None of those issues that you listed were given by the individuals as issues to them.

https://www.google.com/search?q=china+no+facebook&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS762US763&oq=china+no+fa&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEAAYgAQyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yCAgJEAAYFhge0gEINjkwNWowajSoAhOwAgHiAwQYASBf&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

[paid_influencer]

That’s best place to send your kid to go university school. Internet access limited Time limits enforced No whatsapp no Facebook no twitter no instagram no msn no google. Zero distractions

Do you actually know anyone who got those Chinese scholarships to make that statement?

I recently spoke to two individuals from Grenada who got those government scholarships and their biggest issue was having to learn the Chinese language as all their classes and exams were in mandarin. None of those issues that you listed were given by the individuals as issues to them.

the form has field for instruction language preference

i browsed the campus china site and most programs are in chinese but some are in english

i think it would be a good opportunity to experience a new and better culture and also some of those chinnese universities programs are on the top 10 list depending on program specialty

[Dizzy28]

Guess you never heard of the great firewall of China

That’s best place to send your kid to go university school. Internet access limited Time limits enforced No whatsapp no Facebook no twitter no instagram no msn no google. Zero distractions

Do you actually know anyone who got those Chinese scholarships to make that statement?

I recently spoke to two individuals from Grenada who got those government scholarships and their biggest issue was having to learn the Chinese language as all their classes and exams were in mandarin. None of those issues that you listed were given by the individuals as issues to them.

https://www.google.com/search?q=china+no+facebook&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS762US763&oq=china+no+fa&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEAAYgAQyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yCAgJEAAYFhge0gEINjkwNWowajSoAhOwAgHiAwQYASBf&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

An e-sim allows you access to everything the Chinese blocks.

[paid_influencer]

but why would you tho
those things are harmful. even the us surgeon general says so

[Dizzy28]

but why would you tho
those things are harmful. even the us surgeon general says so

Google maps, Google searches. It's not only social media that's blocked