Colombia

vantexan

Well-Known Member
Heading there January 3rd. No retirement yet, paying off some newly occurred bills. Just had septic tank repaired for $2700. Still need new roof on house.

City I'll be living in has daily highs in mid 70's year round, lows in high 50's. Many restaurants there offer a daily lunch special that runs $2-$4 depending on restaurant. Good internet in Colombia so will have Dish satellite on my tablet for tv. Thinking about getting another Amazon Firestick to plug into tv there for Dish access. Will definitely do when, and if, wife joins me.

Tried several jobs in last couple of months but bottom line between some physical issues and really not wanting to hump anymore I would rather do this than work. Just want to enjoy remaining time. Took some doing but wife ok with it now. She says she will join me eventually but as long as daughter is needing financial assistance I expect her to be in Kansas.

Safety in Colombia has greatly improved and with mild weather and low cost of living I wish I had gone there instead of former Soviet Union. Last I checked $1840 a month in city I'll be living in is equivalent of $5300 in take home pay in Overland Park. Colombia is big on malls, and in the bigger cities there are multiplexes with American movie showings in English. Unlike Mexico supermarkets there are very well developed with a lot of American goods. Good public transportation, good highways.

Just thought I'd share if someone is trying to figure out how to afford retirement.
 

oldngray

nowhere special
Heading there January 3rd. No retirement yet, paying off some newly occurred bills. Just had septic tank repaired for $2700. Still need new roof on house.

City I'll be living in has daily highs in mid 70's year round, lows in high 50's. Many restaurants there offer a daily lunch special that runs $2-$4 depending on restaurant. Good internet in Colombia so will have Dish satellite on my tablet for tv. Thinking about getting another Amazon Firestick to plug into tv there for Dish access. Will definitely do when, and if, wife joins me.

Tried several jobs in last couple of months but bottom line between some physical issues and really not wanting to hump anymore I would rather do this than work. Just want to enjoy remaining time. Took some doing but wife ok with it now. She says she will join me eventually but as long as daughter is needing financial assistance I expect her to be in Kansas.

Safety in Colombia has greatly improved and with mild weather and low cost of living I wish I had gone there instead of former Soviet Union. Last I checked $1840 a month in city I'll be living in is equivalent of $5300 in take home pay in Overland Park. Colombia is big on malls, and in the bigger cities there are multiplexes with American movie showings in English. Unlike Mexico supermarkets there are very well developed with a lot of American goods. Good public transportation, good highways.

Just thought I'd share if someone is trying to figure out how to afford retirement.

Why not Venezuela?

It's supposed to be a socialist paradise.
 

brownmonster

Man of Great Wisdom
Heading there January 3rd. No retirement yet, paying off some newly occurred bills. Just had septic tank repaired for $2700. Still need new roof on house.

City I'll be living in has daily highs in mid 70's year round, lows in high 50's. Many restaurants there offer a daily lunch special that runs $2-$4 depending on restaurant. Good internet in Colombia so will have Dish satellite on my tablet for tv. Thinking about getting another Amazon Firestick to plug into tv there for Dish access. Will definitely do when, and if, wife joins me.

Tried several jobs in last couple of months but bottom line between some physical issues and really not wanting to hump anymore I would rather do this than work. Just want to enjoy remaining time. Took some doing but wife ok with it now. She says she will join me eventually but as long as daughter is needing financial assistance I expect her to be in Kansas.

Safety in Colombia has greatly improved and with mild weather and low cost of living I wish I had gone there instead of former Soviet Union. Last I checked $1840 a month in city I'll be living in is equivalent of $5300 in take home pay in Overland Park. Colombia is big on malls, and in the bigger cities there are multiplexes with American movie showings in English. Unlike Mexico supermarkets there are very well developed with a lot of American goods. Good public transportation, good highways.

Just thought I'd share if someone is trying to figure out how to afford retirement.
I find retirement very affordable right here.
 

over9five

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Staff member
I've been to Cartagena. No problems with the locals, tho we know how to avoid trouble spots.

Good luck, I plan to ex-pat too. Belize, maybe...
 
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vantexan

Well-Known Member
Take some responsibility for once.
Moving to another country to afford retirement is taking responsibility. There are many millions of people in my shoes, most of whom will have it very difficult in their senior years either because they aren't aware of alternatives or refuse to consider alternatives. Not to mention it's a great way to get bills paid off in the States when your knees and feet are failing you.
 

vantexan

Well-Known Member
You didn't start working at Federal Express early enough.
Not a slap at you, an illustration of the tale of two companies you speak of. I agree with you.
I started in '86. After 4 years of no raises and making $13.50hr as an 11 year topped out employee I left in frustration. Compared to UPS it was never as generous but I never thought when I got rehired that they would do what they did. Mistake on my part quitting though.
 

floridays

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I started in '86. After 4 years of no raises and making $13.50hr as an 11 year topped out employee I left in frustration. Compared to UPS it was never as generous but I never thought when I got rehired that they would do what they did. Mistake on my part quitting though.
Understood, I said I agreed with you.
 
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