Conifer
Bahraini expat in Dominican Republic
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Bahraini
Registration: 27 May 2021
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New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana by Conifer
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay. That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch. 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ...
@Karin1 Your post was right on! Guess I’ll be firing workers on the first hour from now on. Read More
New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana by Conifer
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay. That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch. 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ...
@Tomyroni Message me if available Read More
Hiring cleaning person by arezkiofstow
I am confused about the use of an independent cleaning person in DR. I want to pay a person to clean my apartment on regular basis in exchange for monetary payment. I am told that there is no such thing as “independent contractor” and ...
This thread is so cute! How is everyone feeling in 2025? Read More
Use of cleaning lady by ddaoud3
Hello all:I am using an independent cleaning lady in DR, whom I use after I or short-term rental guests leave. Is there a clear legal process in handling such arrangement? She is not employed staff, just hired on the job-to-job basis. Are there ...
I feel sorry for all these people asking questions but no specific guidance is given. Do we all have to learn by falling and cracking our head? Why does this community gatekeep specifics?  help, I am getting bitter again, I ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
Tipping is peanuts. I’m not losing sleep over 5% or 10% or 15% of my restaurant bill.  It’s the work from the lady that cleans the house or from the guy who washes the car, or from the delivery service or chauffeur or ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
@RockyM You will often be “charged” and expected to negotiate down! That’s how real dominicans do it! When you don’t land workers in reality, they’ll keep raising the prices and thinking they deserve money for ... Read More
Hard time finding decent workers by Conifer
I'm just gonna tell it like it is and if you have an issue then that's on you. Foreign money has distorted and ruined the expectations of locals from us in Punta Cana. We can no longer find someone decent to do a decent job. People are ...
@DRVisitor High demands but not high standards apparently! Read More
Hard time finding decent workers by Conifer
I'm just gonna tell it like it is and if you have an issue then that's on you. Foreign money has distorted and ruined the expectations of locals from us in Punta Cana. We can no longer find someone decent to do a decent job. People are ...
ok what are your tricks to discern one group vs the other as you said??btw I don’t think Laziness is created by socialism or capitalism. It’s more shaped by culture, values, expectations, and how well the system balances rights and ... Read More
BANK FEES BANCO POPULAR by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
Note: beware Banco Popular as of April 26th increased and changed thier fees structures.Today I used my American Debit Card to withdraw PESO as I have done for years.I always select "without conversion" so my US Bank does the conversion which is a ...
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Are these foods available in Santo Domingo (or elsewhere in the DR)? by wondering9
me again -- wondering if it's possible to buy these foods here(1) sugar-free peanut butter (the kind without additives, just peanuts and maybe salt)(2) tofuclues welcome!if they're really not available, knowing that would also be helpful too.thanks!
You believe what the label says, lol Read More
Hard time finding decent workers by Conifer
I'm just gonna tell it like it is and if you have an issue then that's on you. Foreign money has distorted and ruined the expectations of locals from us in Punta Cana. We can no longer find someone decent to do a decent job. People are ...
people here now think:Why should I work hard when I can whine, guilt-trip, or play victim and still get paid? STOP HANDING OUT MONEY THAT HASN'T BEEN EARNED! You're ruining it for the rest of us! Read More
Hard time finding decent workers
I'm just gonna tell it like it is and if you have an issue then that's on you. Foreign money has distorted and ruined the expectations of locals from us in Punta Cana. We can no longer find someone decent to do a decent job. People are ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
Expats - especially americans - are at fault for a lot of the scammy attitudes when they want to pretend like they're rich and throw money around and OVERPAY for everything. They're grooming otherwise decent workers to be lazy, demand money without ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
@janinecrenshaw 100% Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
They are always so confident when they're wrong Read More