You should post this on the VINow relocation forum and on the classified forum (top RH of this page which says, "otherr forum.") Hopefully you've already done a PMV?

On the relocation forum you should also do your homework and go through not only current posts but past posts about moving here in general, Moving with a dog and a cat is not going to be easy so do your research well.

Your "outside" cat will be very ill-prepared for a move here and your dog likewise unless you're really established.

Use the research engine on this forum.

Methinks an employer has offered you a deal? Just be careful, be very careful!
Cheers!

My situation is similar, coming in June (small dog,no cat) so I'm curious - what is meant by, "Be careful, be very careful"?

If you're going to visit, it's one way - if you're going to live there, it's another. The two could not be more diametrically opposite. All too many people chase a dream and then find out the dream has crashed.....and a lot chase the dream and find their rainbow. STT Res is trying to warn you to do your homework, make as long of a visit as you can if you intend to live there, and truly look past the beaches and the Painkillers. There's a whole 'nother world out there.

I certainly can see where the fantasy and reality of living on SST can be very different. Over the last six years I've been numerous times for a week at a time, staying on different parts of the island. I've been lucky enough to meet quite a few residents who have been willing to answer many of my questions. At this point I don't know that there is anything left to do but take the plunge and relocate if only for a number of months. I'm fortunate in having a profession that allows me to do this. The experience may not live up to my expectations and yes I know it's not good to have "expectations" but I'll ALWAYS regret not having the gumption to give it a try if I don't just do it. Thanks for your input. I visit this forum daily and it's a great source of information, as is the relocation board.

I am already living in the FL keys. I know it is not USVI, but at least I used to the pros and cons of island life and the lack of the mainland amenities.

I have to bring my dog- no question. I am moving for a job and school and not to run away from the states. I appreciate the heads up though.

Are there season passes for the interisland ferry? And I could not locate the otherr forum?

Jessih25,
Go to the upper right hand corne of this page and click on other Board.