Hey guys... so everything that I've been researching is saying what yall are saying... that it will take a while to get my work permit, and I'll have to be there for awhile NOT WORKING and living on whatever I bring. To actually LIVE there and VACATION there are two different things... how much $$ would it take to live 1 month??

And... are there any jobs in Marketing, event planning or something w/ the government in AC? or are the jobs better in Belize City?

To live on the island for 1 month your rent is going to be much higher because you're looking at a short term rental, you'll probably eat out and socialize a lot for your first month so I would say at least $2-3000US. Contact the BTB for the type of jobs you're looking at.

Thanks for all the help, but I have decided when I am serious about moving, I will go to the CSME and find out.

How is the job market for someone with hands-on residential construction skills? I have built many homes from the ground up with my own hands.

What is the BTB?

Belize Tourist Board

neorentals: Go to the island and look around at the construction projects.....(1) you're a fish out of water, (2) you're not Belizean (3) You can't live on $200 usd a week.

Be prepared for alot of frustration and hassle,plus...spending alot of money.Immigration is not the friendliest group of people and unless you want to get deported you must have a work permit.You need to have money to make money.Its not what you know,its who you know.You will find that out real fast.Try International Services in Belize City

I have found immigrations to be no problem and nothing unfriendly.

You do need the work permit, this is correct but it can be much cheaper in general to start a simple business here than in the states. (as far as fees for permits and start up costs.) Again, depends on what you are doing so that is why I say Can Be.

Sorry,but it is very obvious,you have been very misinformed or have been talking with the wrong sources.Its the taxes,duties etc...Its not what or why what you say can be.Your not the decision maker-and you are wrong