Georgetown - Post Report Question and Answers

What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?

Most spouses do not work here. Local jobs and salaries are not competitive by any stretch of the imagination. - Apr 2024


Most expatriate spouses work at the international school or the Embassy. I haven't heard of anyone working on the local economy. - Jun 2022


Teleworking is possible for an external organization outside of Guyana. I also know many spouses that work in the diplomatic mission. - Sep 2020


Most EFM spouses work at the Embassy. Outside of hiring freeze(s) and government shutdown(s), Embassy management does its best to open as many EFM jobs as possible. Quite simply, this is a small Embassy in a difficult post, and there’s always a need for qualified extra help. A few spouses also telecommute. Telecom infrastructure is reasonably good, as noted above, and there’s no real time difference to contend with, so established telecommuters can probably make something work here. - Aug 2019


Most work in the embassy. There have been openings at the international school while we've been here. Some spouses have taught exercise classes, like zumba, or been personal trainers. There is a lot of opportunity to volunteer. - Sep 2016


Only if you are involved in extractive industries. - Apr 2014


None of which I am aware. - Nov 2013


No. - May 2012


Nope. - Mar 2012


No. Just plain no. - Feb 2012


No, there are not. - Feb 2010


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