Will I be able to find a job in Costa Rica?
When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in Costa Rica, they reponded...
"The main industry here is tourism. most people moving here start there own business or end up working for a pre-existing one or...teaching English for one of the many schools in the area," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Montezuma, Costa Rica.
"Costa Ricans do not like foreigners of any race, so you must be sent here by your own company (the exception might be the touirist industry)," commented one expat who made the move to San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Will I be able to find a job in Costa Rica?
If you live in Costa Rica, newcomers to Costa Rica would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


