From AllAboutChile.com
Prepared To Succeed 1: Emigration Is NOT For Wimps
Home – What does it really mean? For some of us, it’s where we grew up. No matter where we go, whenever we return to the place of our youth, we just feel comfortable. And there’s a longing to return. For others, it’s more about people. No matter where your family is, this is home. ... Read MoreTrouble with Being Too Good at your Job in Chile
Most (not all) Chilean workers, professional or otherwise, tend to be less productive than their counterparts in the Northern Hemisphere. This fact creates a dual potential problem for bilingual newcomers that strive to find a job in Chile. Unless one has a very specialized job with little competition in the marketplace, there is ... Read More
Weather: It Matters – Viña del Mar Tops the List
When we’re looking for places to visit, especially if we consider them to be possible expatriation destinations, there are several criteria we consider. Some of these include basic freedom, property rights, the economy, tax structures, safety and modern conveniences. Depending upon your circumstances, another major factor might be climate. While there are things to be said ... Read More
New Driver’s License Exam Blesses English Speaking Expats
As we explored a couple of months ago, driving in Chile will be a new experience for westerners. We tend to take the things we’re used to for granted, almost relegating it to common sense. Just yesterday, while discussing plans with the folks over at Relocation Rally, this topic came up. We have a tendency ... Read MoreRed Hot Chile – 6/20/2014
Radio Show Topic Not taking,the Blame, oil imports, largest telescope in the world going in, EAN membership and conference call, hydroelectric projects stalled, abortion, economic stats and politics, slang Radio Show Description Segment 1: Introduction to services, no one takes the blame in Chile, slang phrases having to do with corruption. Segment 2: ... Read MorePetroleum Imports into Chile
Some of my clients wonder how wars in the middle east are going to affect Chile’s supply of gasoline and diesel. The answer is: “not at all.” Chile is a relatively small country and although expanding and growing at 3% still, its petroleum needs can be fairly easily provided by international markets. Consider this interesting article on ... Read MoreChileans Are Never to Blame
I have written on other occasions that most Chileans like to be liars, cheats and thieves, but none wants to be known as such or to be caught red handed (pillado). Another aspect of Chilean culture is that no Chilean wants to take responsibility for errors or problems he causes. He will always ... Read MoreRed Hot Chile – 6/6/2014
Radio Show Topic Interview with Luke Crowley, Relocation rally, slang words, good remark by Simon Black Radio Show Description Segment 1: Relocation Rally Sept. 27th, good Simon Black article this week “Humans tend to ignore the obvious warning signs”, he likes Startup Chile, Dr. Cobin does not even if it is “better” than other ... Read MoreRed Hot Chile – 6/6/2014
Radio Show Topic Interview with Luke Crowley, Relocation rally, slang words, good remark by Simon Black Radio Show Description Segment 1: Relocation Rally Sept. 27th, good Simon Black article this week “Humans tend to ignore the obvious warning signs”, he likes Startup Chile, Dr. Cobin does not even if it is “better” than other government programs, ... Read More