Hi there,
My husband's company is offering him a job in Joao Pessoa. When we heard about this opportunity - we were initially very excited. We both have talked about living outside of the US and what an amazing experience that would be. However, the more i hear about Brazil and Joao Pessoa in particular, I am not so sure a move would be good for us. If we had no children, I think it would be much easier to make the move.

We have 2 small children and are expecting a third. My first concern is for their safety. Exactly how much of an adjustment will it be for them and us to move from the US to Joao Pessoa -it seems crime is almost accepted a a way of life down there?

The assignment in Brazil would be for 3 years so both children would enter school in that time. Are there any private, International schools in this area? It's my understanding that there is not a large expat community in Joao Pessoa and this concerns me as we would be relocated quickly and have to learn Portuguese along the way.

Another question I have is, I have two horses that I would want to bring with me. I just purchased my ISH horse after looking for three years and I cannot imagine leaving him behind. I compete in show jumping and my horses are pretty high maintenance. Does anyone know anything about show jumping/dressage prospects in Joao Pessoa? (I'm guessing the options are nil) or even trusted stabling for horses?

We are struggling with this decision as expat work has always been something we wanted to try...but with such young children and my nice new horse....we are very torn. Any insight you could offer would be appreciated.

Thank You,

Thank you for the information. I've spent some time on the website you mentioned but will check it out again.

I know that, if we move to Brazil, I will most likely have to leave my horses here. There is a good barn for them and I could pay for full training for my young horse and know that he would be well educated and cared for. But it's hard to imagine doing that after searching for him for so long

Plus I suppose I fear that if I stop riding...I may never go back.

My husband will be in JP in week after next so hopefully he can get a good feel for the city. We've been all over the map with this decision. Quite honestly, much of the information on this site and others is scary!

Originally posted by cmeow Thank you for the information. I've spent some time on the website you mentioned but will check it out again. I know that, if we move to Brazil, I will most likely have to leave my horses here. There is a good barn for them and I could pay for full training for my young horse and know that he would be well educated and cared for. But it's hard to imagine doing that after searching for him for so long Plus I suppose I fear that if I stop riding...I may never go back. My husband will be in JP in week after next so hopefully he can get a good feel for the city. We've been all over the map with this decision. Quite honestly, much of the information on this site and others is scary!

   Scary indeed!       

EDIT: Would either you, or Solter-whatever, happen to know our dear friend 'Ray'?!?  I think he has firsthand knowledge about the NE....  




Edited by Gringo.Floripa - 08 August 2012 at 23:55

A linguagem uvas grau de tempo integral, recomendamos que os alunos de trabalho de Angola pode ir para a escola para ver.

Originally posted by nonure1206 A linguagem uvas grau de tempo integral, recomendamos que os alunos de trabalho de Angola pode ir para a escola para ver .

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Edited by sven - 14 August 2012 at 13:35