Recent content by Stafford

First of all, good for you for walking out on it. That's not acceptable. And not normal. Anyone who asks for something like that is not living in reality and this request would have been the tip of the iceberg. Renting in Argentina can be frustrating, but in the provincia and in CABA there are...

Personally, I thought previaje was smart and I'm not saying this to defend the previous government. It helped a lot of hotels and tour operators stay in business. Friends who own a hotel told me that this program helped them. During the pandemic they had no reservations and no business. Many...

This may not be the right forum to find an answer to this question. I would recommend asking your friends who summer on the med, where they go in winter. Your problem is not unique, but you should know your audience...

That would be cool. I remember that happened with factories too in the early 2000s. While management is hiding, they did send over a security firm. The guards are blocking access to rooms and the kitchen. But allowing them to stay in the lobby and keeping the front door open. Excellent the...

Honestly, if anyone is in the neighborhood and you want to pass by, do so and show your support. They are good people and they welcome the encouragement.

UTHGRA is out there right now, helping. They plastered the lobby and sidewalks with their literature and have many representatives there. They are also bringing food and supplies to the employees. Hoping they can get somewhere. Here's the resumen they wrote up: --- Denuncia y situación...

Sharing more info, after my husband reported back from some additional conversations with the employees camped out at the hotel. They explained that this situation has been going on for months. Staff have been underpaid, made to work extra hours without proper compensation, and had obra social...

The Selina hotel on Guatemala and Thames (now calling itself “Sociatel”) suddenly shut down this morning. Workers showed up and were told the place is closing, effective immediately. No warning, no severance, nothing. Apparently, after Selina declared bankruptcy (a failed SPAC), they switched...

The cheap schools aren’t accredited and can’t get you a visa. For a 1-year visa, you need an official school like Expanish or Academia Buenos Aires.

My "native Argentine husband". That came out wrong. Haha. I meant that he's Argentine and obviously native Spanish speaking 😃

Public service announcement. A couple of them just ripped off my native Argentine husband today. We're in Palermo. I was about to post but thought I'd run a search first. Sure enough. It's been covered on this forum. With him they did the trick of saying a certain price and then multiplying by...

You’re misunderstanding me. I never told anyone to downsize — I was sharing my own experience, and how hard times taught me to be resourceful. That’s not advice, it’s just perspective. And I’m not “trying to establish myself” here — I’ve lived in Argentina nearly half my life. It’s clear we’re...

Correct. That is the case today. Should I apologize for that? Does one's present situation prohibit them from having an opinion? I am asking honestly. Even though it's not the case today, I have taken local jobs, lived paycheck to paycheck in pesos, and relied on public systems. That...

Brilliant response. Thanks. I have taken local jobs and navigated lean times here. I know exactly what it looks and feels like when pesos don't make it through to the end of the month. How it feels to downsize your living accomodations accordingly and eventually move in with your in laws in the...

You need a DNI. That's why someone suggested finding a local friend to help you with those purchases. Finding the item on Mercadolibre and then locating its local brick and mortar works too. Good luck! Out of curiosity, what brought you to Argentina and how is it meeting your expectations so far?