Antigua and Barbuda

About

Antigua and Barbuda make up an island nation of 85,000 that boasts a lively high season, gorgeous beaches, and a lot of luxury resorts requiring a lot of staff.  The high season runs from December to April and the islands require extra help for the season, and there is also hope of long-term positions. 

Location 

An island nation in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies, just north of Guadeloupe and east of the Virgin Islands. 

Language 

English, with the majority of tourists being American and British. 

Best For 

- Seasonal workers 

- Nomadic couples looking to stay somewhere 5-6 months 

- Diving/surfing/sailing instructors 

- Hospitality workers (bartenders, servers, chefs, masseuses, maids, etc)

- Skilled workers (certified teachers, plumbers, accountants, etc.)
- Anyone who works with boats (yacht stewards, captains, deckhands, etc)  

Visa Information

Employers must advertise the position first and prove that they could not find a local to fill the position first.  After that, there are no restrictions on hiring foreigners and your employer should assist with the application.  A clean police record is highly encouraged.  An employer can also hire senior managers and skilled professionals such as accountants from abroad. 

The Moneys

Keep in mind Antigua and Barbuda are resort islands which run on tourism and island + tourism = high cost of living.  I'm assuming you're going to want to save extra for setting up shop. Here's a dive position offering $850 per month, and here's a private chef position offering $1000 per week, so I guess it all depends on where you end up. 

Jobs Available

Diving positions, resort jobs, working with children, sailing instructor jobs, "real" jobs, casino jobs (though the US is getting pissed about those), teaching positions (including languages other than English), financial sector jobs...let's just say y'all will have some options.

Take that, cubicle!

In Conclusion 

Freaking awesome.  What's the catch?