I would appreciate any suggestions or advice that expats in Panama or Equador would have about opportunities teaching English as a second language. My partner and I have our TESOL certification and would need to work to support ourselves after moving. I am also a CIDESCO diplomat and have international certification to perform all esthetic practices. Working for a plastic surgeon or dermatologist would be great but ideally I would like to set up a private practice for facials, waxing, chemical peels, lash extensions, etc. Would starting a business be difficult? I am also an instructor in these modalities and would like to start an esthetics school. Any advice?
Karen
We are interested in learning about living in Panama or in Equador.
billandkaren
20 February 2014 00:06:00
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Priscilla
20 February 2014 06:17:31
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Hi Karen,
Welcome to Expat.com 
I think that it would be better that your post also on the Ecuador forum, it will help you to receive datas from both Panama and Ecuador and as a result it will help you in your decision making process. 
Priscilla
Expat.com team
Seahawks22
24 February 2014 17:08:02
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I would suggest that you visit for at least four to six months first. As far as working here in Panama, I would suggest you research the pay. It is VERY low. We live here in Panama and love it, but we are retired. I am retired out of the banking and investing sector and when I came down here to retire I thought maybe I would get a part-time job for a few days a week to keep my financial mind in tack. First, they don't have part-time in my industries down here, and second full time is six days a week. My starting pay would be around $450. a month working six days a week. I guess you know, I said oh heck NO, so I am enjoying my reading the financials on line with a glass of wine.
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