In the US, the Social Security Benefit is worth nothing. Retire in Nicaragua with that US Social Security Benefit, and you will be in the top 20 percent of all wage earners in Nicaragua.
@morrissey07
16 күн бұрын
Thank you for covering this topic Scotty. I remember going to Nicaragua three years ago and my cousin said because I speak English I would be a good candidate for a call center job but as you've stated, I don't want to take the job from a nicaragüense and because I was born in America I can work out of Work at Home type of job and live in Nicaragua
@raku5219
18 күн бұрын
Scott, I appreciate your perspectives and thank you for your efforts with this channel. I am puzzled by a few things in relation to this discussion because everywhere I have traveled, I've seen migration and new chapters of life unfolding for those who came from somewhere else. People everywhere have always and will always creatively create work opportunities where they find themselves, to meet their basic expenses. This is natural and reasonable. These efforts and contributions have shaped our past, present, future and insisted on every place being to adapt and evolve with the movement of humanity over time. To stress how unnatural or unethical doing any work in the country is for a long term resident who lives in and is part of a Nica community, is a little confusing and I can't imagine the same directive being given to a Nicaraguan or any other immigrant trying to create a new life far from their original home. For many who settle in the country, it seems that creating work in Nicaragua has been one of the best decisions that they made. What about the examples you know of or you've spoken of in the past where people who moved to Nicaragua and made local work opportunities that were positive such as your recent profile of the Canadian who built vacation rentals? You've mentioned different owners & operators of restaurants & bars that seem to be popular and successful, as well as hostels, English speaking (or other language) tour guides, experience curators, etc... You yourself, a confessed workaholic have several jobs and businesses in the country that you enjoy. While they don't bring in an income that for your expenses and with your special skill sets, could match what you could make in another country, you also hope they will continue to increase to be more self sustaining, right? A specific example is your new line of work with tourists curious about the country and possible relocation. You charge a few hundred bucks a day for these guiding/tour services. Yet you're still taking about how much a person (or a doctor) should expect to make in a year there. It's a good idea for some but a bad idea (or even morally wrong) for another who wants to do something similar or different in their own way? While these relocation services would exclude almost all Nicas, for a few affluent visitors this opportunity will seem affordable. And presumably, for those involved, this is a win-win. So it's a little confusing when you argue that every job takes away that potential job from another resident of the country who may do it differently or not at all. Isn't this also true for the restaurants and other businesses you own/operate? What makes your personal exceptions so exceptional? Personally, I would like to hear more about a future reality that I resonate more with. I appreciate hearing about and from the shining examples who were once visitors, fell in love with the country, wanted to stay and figured out how to make it work WITHOUT working remotely online. Working and teaching remotely and synching to time zones on the other side of the Pacific with opposite work times doesn't seem as healthy for a long term situation in Nicaragua. What resonates for me is the idea that an individual with expertise, passion, and a love of the Nicaraguan country can actually support the local economy and meet their basic expenses at the same time by creating work opportunities for themselves and eventually others that make sense and bring value to those involved. In trying to make sense of these issues, it's also impossible to ignore the fact that for years, hundreds of thousands of Nica citizens have been leaving every year and not returning. At the same time, Nicaragua is wanting to expand its tourist infrastructure for the years ahead. Is it not only prudent but in line with the goals of the government's department of tourism to help build this infrastructure out, to create more opportunities for visitors while aiming to create more jobs in the community? Thanks again for the ongoing discussion and your evolving insights.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
OMG, I get one entire video just to read this one before responding, jaja. I've only skimmed, but I moved it into a text editor so I can read it more easily on camera before responding. But I think it's going to be mostly a conversation about framing, if I'm seeing the questions correctly. I think it's going to be a lot of looking at the "in" and "from" of work. Hopefully I can make it make sense by the end :)
@ejnava01
18 күн бұрын
Cheers @Raku5219 Took the time to read your comment and there were several excellent points made 💯👌🏻 I'm most appreciative of your thoughtful approach to analyzing the info provided by @Scott -- Gotta be honest, I do share some of your ideas/concerns... Hope you can continue to contribute thoughtful input that would benefit a bunch of us... Saludos 🇳🇮
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
17 күн бұрын
Okay @raku5219 I made a TWO HOUR long video going into every little detail of this, lol. Like, it's intense. This requires putting together so many different aspects of employment, investing, immigration, national policies, propaganda, national context, business analysis, market info, etc. It's huge. But it's good stuff, people need to sit down and understand how all these pieces play together and why individually they don't tell a story.
@raku5219
17 күн бұрын
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Looking forward to it.
@MrFrodo1111
19 күн бұрын
I got my nephew way back in the day into cable etc etc..Now he works as a contractor in fiber in USA for 3 months makes 500 to 1000 a day then goes back first to DR where he built a triplex and now Argentina where he built a house for his wife and 3 kids...the best of both worlds
@ejnava01
18 күн бұрын
Heya @Scott 👌🏻🇳🇮 I have renewed appreciation for your opinions/analysis of soooo many questions people just throw your way... I was the Nicaraguan-born US-trained doc who asked the question you addressed in this vid... I'm very appreciative of your honest response and, while sobering, it was well-founded and backed by thoughtful commentary... Yet, I'm hoping there's a way to earn a little income to offset expenses while living/enjoying the "vida Nica" Cheers 🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
Honestly I think you can probably make a ton of money. You just have to rethink the approach. Most expats (that aren't retired, obviously) find living in Nicaragua is a path towards at least somewhat improved wealth. But often they have to change how they are approaching the topic or how they evaluate business opportunities.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
And thanks. :)
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
17 күн бұрын
You are in a special case that you legally CAN work in Nicaragua as a citizen, but it won't make the math work out for you. Your access to the US market guarantees that working a US job, no matter what it is, will be better than a Nicaraguan one. It's just the harsh realities of the market math. Anything you do in Nicaragua will be more work, earn less, and do less good for Nicaragua. So why make things harder for youself if it isn't helping anyone else, either? I'm going to attempt to make a long response to the other question that you commented on for tomorrow's video. Hopefully I can explain enough.
@ejnava01
17 күн бұрын
I'm in awe... the time and effort you invest into your responses and perspective is just beyond.... Mind you, I don't always agree with your opinions/perspective... but your work/effort is so valuable as evidenced by the interactions and engagement you get.. maybe we'll see each other one day and talk real money... Cheers 🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮
@nihil6128
18 күн бұрын
This is exactly the kind of info I'm looking for. Thanks so much. Hoping to go back there in september for a week
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
That's great! Here's to a good trip.
@tomdesantis938
17 күн бұрын
Doctors and lawyers make average 400 a month a. Friend of mine is a janitor in the prison makes 178 dollars a month. A cook in the hospital makes about 340. I did photography in the us for a while and was pretty good at it I thought about bringing that to Nicaragua sell pictures on line.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
17 күн бұрын
Yeah, the numbers are brutal. I think the numbers are a little higher than that, but can't be much. Janitor is close. How a cook is getting 340 seems high. Doctors and lawyers must be like $600 now.
@screamlab
13 күн бұрын
I've been freelancing while based in Nicaragua for 10 years... All fly-in projects; and they really don't care where I'm coming from. I survive very well on about 2-3 months a year of work, spead out in 1-4 week blocks. If I was in Canada I would have to work 3x as hard to have the same quality of life i have here. However, I paid my dues and built contacts and very specialist skills well before I moved to Nicaragua. I'd say most skilled trades have a good shot at transitioning to contract work if they look in the right places; oilfield and mine work is usually both lucrative and covers travel/lodging. I work on large broadcast and private events, and the crew is often flying in from various interesting places... The jobs that offer flexibility are out there, just usually not advertised. And you need to have real skills to bring to the table...
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
12 күн бұрын
Good point about fly in. A lot of people don't want to consider that. But it's important to keep as an option. Normally kills the tax benefits, though.
@screamlab
11 күн бұрын
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Americans have a very different reality when it comes to taxes and benefits than Canadians. There's advantages and disadvantages on both sides. Depending on your situation, you can declare 'non-resident' in Canada (subject to approval/verification), and basically step outside the system; BUT, any work done in Canada is subject to a 25% withholding tax, and you're not eligible for provincial health coverage... A lot of Canadians do play rather fast and loose with this, which has bitten a few people when the tax folks figured things out... As always, one really needs the advice of a good accountant if one is living significantly internationally .
@Guillermo-ym5yn
18 күн бұрын
If you speak the language... Go to the market in Managua. Find a product that you like... and that is useful to a segment of the local population. For example, backpacks for kids (during school time). Or 'Kangooroos' ... These little pouches that street vendors put their money in. You could make a profit of 50, 100, 150% on each item. If you have a green thumb, ask around and see what people's needs are. What are they buying depending on the season... Good luck to you!
@christopherhouse7937
18 күн бұрын
Is the cost of living cheaper in Nicaragua than the Philippines? I’m talking about over all in general. Housing, Transportation, Medical, Food, etc. . Has anyone been to both countries?
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
No, I think once you are "in the country" the Philippines are cheaper, but not by much. Butif you EVER have to travel in or out of either country, Nicaragua gets cheaper fast.
@damocles7230
18 күн бұрын
Many Canadians are going there now
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
They always have, but the numbers are definitely increasing. We're seeing an explosion of Canadians at least considering it suddenly.
@damocles7230
18 күн бұрын
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog I know four guys selling their homes going to Nicaragua now
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
wow, that's a rather high number for a single person to know!
@ejnava01
18 күн бұрын
Yeap! @damocles but... 😁 it's been decades since Canadians have trailed that path... As a Nicaraguan, I can tell you that despite their large numbers, we never felt intruded upon or "invaded " In just SJDS, you'll see way more Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 flags than you'll see on a casual stroll through Toronto... just sayinn' Cheers 🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮
@normarios1663
18 күн бұрын
OK IM MOVING THERE IN 8MONTHS WHAT KIND OF JOBS SHOULD I LOOK FOR ONLINE..NEED HELP THANK U..IM BUYING A FOOD CART BUT I ALSO NEED TO MAKE MONEY...
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
That all comes down to .... what do you like to do, what are you good at, etc. Jobs online are just like jobs in person, the sky is the limit. I'm a CEO, for example. And a KZitemr. But not many people are cut out for those things. I have veterinarians, software engineers, graphic designers, etc that all work for me remotely. But those aren't careers you do "because they are online", it's more you pick your career and figure out how to do it online.
@ejnava01
18 күн бұрын
Wishing you the absolute best of luck and much success @NormaRios if you're only looking at the numbers, it's gonna be depressing-- But, how about personal fulfillment? Working for oneself? Not having a boss? Not needing permission for a dental appointment, not living in fear if being fired.... Should that factor into the equation?? Best of luck 👌🏻🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮
@reynam.3218
18 күн бұрын
What about working remotely ? With USA o Canada Company?
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
That's exactly what you want to do.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
That's not considered working in Nicaragua, it's just "foreign income." Which is not taxed.
@patriciaflaherty
18 күн бұрын
Tonight I watched an episode of house hunters international that featured a Canadian family who bought a restaurant in Costa Rica without ever having been to Costa Rica or owning a restaurant 🤦♀️🤦♀️. I imagine they're currently living in a rad pad on land they paid for but don't actually own 😂.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
OMG THAT'S HILARIOUS. You wrote this WHILE I was filming a break down of the first RadPad video and how it was all a scam going sentence by sentence showing how every single statement he made was false, lol.
@baronteddyvonforsthoffer2567
18 күн бұрын
@ScottAlanMillerVlog radpad posted in an expat group on Facebook that I belong to. What a scam. Spend upwards of 50 grand on property you don't own (and he doesn't own) and he claims that you will get a return in 7 years. And the owner of the property can sell anytime he wants. I wonder how many people fell for for that BS.
@patriciaflaherty
18 күн бұрын
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog the Canadian couple were so excited to find this "turn key" business opportunity. They bragged that the restaurant even included the staff. I don't think you're allowed to buy people in Costa Rica....who is going to tell them the entire staff could quit tomorrow 🤦♀️.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
17 күн бұрын
Perfect timing on this comment, a RadPad business breakdown releases here in a few hours :)
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
17 күн бұрын
jaja, that's hilarious.
@75daddygonzo
18 күн бұрын
I’m a manager at a factory in New Jersey with many Nicaraguan employees, as well as other countries, and they often want me to speak harshly or even fire other employees for petty reasons. I can only imagine how some employees in their countries may get taken advantage of or mistreated.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog
18 күн бұрын
Yes, we get that from other Nicaraguans too. And Bolivians. We have constant meetings with our Mexican management and they are constantly training the South American and Central American staff on more lenient, friendly and "all in this together" mentalities of work.
@tomdesantis938
17 күн бұрын
If your late one minute the call center gives demerits if you get 3 your fired. A friend of mine had to take her son to the doctors to get his broken collar bone looked at she works in a hospital she was told by her boss as soon as the doctor is done come to work but leave your kid outside while you do your shift he is 5she said hell no he threatened to fire her. She went to hr with a certificate from the doctor they just didn’t pay her for the day but told her next time be better prepared to work your shift
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