The Current Job Market in the United States vs. Costa Rica

People in the United States are becoming increasing concerned about losing their jobs and it’s not just auto-workers and other manufacturing jobs that are disappearing—it’s the college educated white collar jobs that are on their way out. As if things in the US weren’t bad enough already, more and more companies are moving their operations off-shores in search of greener pastures. Many smart Americans are following suit and looking for their own greener pastures as well and Costa Rica is looking pretty green these days—in more ways than one.

While people in the US are growing increasingly concerned over a depressed economy, a horrible real estate market and fewer available jobs, people in Costa Rica are celebrating a lot of projected growth in these areas. HP recently announced that 3000 new jobs were opening up in Costa Rica and other big name companies like Proctor and Gamble, already have a growing portion of their company’s good jobs located here.

If there was ever a good time to consider relocating to another country it is now. If there was ever a great place to relocate to—it’s Costa Rica. This is a beautiful country with a bright future ahead. There is just something about this place that makes it feel like home. I moved here from California back in 1995 and I have never looked back. It was probably one of the best decisions I ever made and I am increasingly thankful not to be facing the economic difficulties that many of my friends and family back home are dealing with now.

So what does your future hold? Growth, stability and promise or dread and uncertainty? I would urge you to think about making a change before it’s too late…at least have a back-up plan in place.