Panama City Q&A

I've heard that Panama City has a lot of job opportunities, but I've also heard that they can be hard to find. I'm planning a trip to the city and I'd like to know how quickly I can find work.

I'm a 7-month resident in Panama City with my partner, currently setting up a home. I've applied to multiple positions at Nestle and received an interview for a role that requires more experience than I have. I'm anxious about the interview and would like to know what to expect, how to prepare, and what makes a successful candidate.

Legal & Financial 3w ago 3 answers • Hugo Frias

I bought a used car in a private sale for 5,000 dollars, and the mechanic found several hidden damages, including a transmission problem and engine issues, which he estimated would cost around 3,000 dollars to repair. The seller gave me a restrictive contract that says I can only get a 50% refund if I return the car. I'm not sure if these damages are covered under the warranty, and I'm looking for advice on how to proceed.

I'm considering a job opportunity that allows me to work from home, but the pay is quite low, only $300 per month. I'm wondering if anyone would accept such a job.

I've been noticing that many of my friends who are beautiful are still single. My wife and I have a 2-year-old daughter, and we've been wondering if this is a cultural change or if there's just not enough stable and emotionally responsible men out there for them to choose from.

Legal & Financial 3w ago 3 answers • sandrinerenaud

I've been working at a restaurant in Panama City for 2 years without any benefits and I want to change jobs. I went to the Ministry of Labor for guidance and they told me I need to either resign or get fired in order to claim my severance pay. Can the Ministry of Labor make the employer pay me all my severance pay?

I'm planning to move to Bella Vista with my partner and I'll be studying at FSU Panama. I'm trying to find a more affordable apartment, but I'm worried about the traffic. Is it really that bad to live in Bella Vista while studying at FSU?

Legal & Financial 4w ago 2 answers • Miguel

I have a savings account with a Mastercard and an interbank account with Banistmo. Every month, they deduct 2.5 dollars from my account for antifraud insurance. I only use my card for online purchases, so I'm not sure if it's worth the 30 dollars a year I'm paying on top of the card fees.

I'm going through the interview process for an internship at P&G in Panama City. I've heard it's a lengthy process, but I'd like to know more about it. Does anyone know how long it takes and what the salary is?

Shopping 4w ago 5 answers • katia

I recently bought two pairs of barefoot shoes from Amazon, but they ended up being too tight in both length and width. I think I should have ordered a larger size.

I'll be making a 4-hour layover in Tocumen and I have access to 4 different lounges, but I've never used one before. I'll be traveling with my pet, a chihuahua, so that's a consideration.

I live in front of the airport in Tocumen and I'm a university student. I'm looking for a good gym to join, and I know of one in La Siesta, but I'd like to see if there's one in a more distant location that's still accessible by the metro line 2 from Corredor Sur to Ricardo J Alfaro. The only requirements I have are that it's near a metro stop or station, and the monthly fee is under $25.

I'm still waiting to hear back from a company in Little Italy after four interviews. What's the highest number of interviews you've had with a company before receiving a rejection letter?

I'm looking for a free or low-cost activity to do on a weekend in West, Panama City, without going to the Costa Verde trail.

I'm a Brazilian expat living in Panama City with my child. I'm separated from the mother and we're negotiating child support. I earn around $800 a month and my fixed personal expenses are around $250. I also have private health insurance for my child, but I'm not sure if it will increase my costs. The mother earns roughly the same as me and says her fixed expenses (rent and services) take up almost half her paycheck. She's keeping a record of her expenses and says she'll go to court if we can't agree on a payment plan.

I'm looking for a reliable SUV with good space and safety features. I've been researching for two months and my budget is $18,000. I've considered Honda CRV, Mazda CX5, and Acura, but they're too expensive to maintain. I want to know if there are any good used car options available.

Services 1mo ago 7 answers • Miguel

I've been with Tigo for a while, paying $37 for wifi with 100 MB and $23 for data. However, the prices kept increasing, and I ended up paying $26 for data and $44 for wifi with 500 MB. This year, I lost my job and had to cut expenses, so I cancelled my data plan and stuck with wifi. I recently got a new job and a salesperson from Más Movil offered me a data plan for $18. I'm considering switching to Más Movil, but I'm not sure if it's worth it.

I'm looking to renew my car insurance in Panama City and someone recommended Eprezto, but I'm not sure if it's a good option. My current broker is offering a higher price, but Eprezto is advertising a better deal. Has anyone used Eprezto for car insurance?

Legal & Financial 1mo ago 7 answers • leandro_mach

I applied to the Escuela de Aprendices in Panama City a month ago and took the first online test. I haven't received any information yet, and when I email the ACP, it just tells me to request an appointment. In the Smartrecruiter extension, my application now shows as archived, but I haven't received any email saying I didn't meet the requirements. Has anyone else had this happen to them?

Legal & Financial 1mo ago 5 answers • Hugo Frias

I've been analyzing my credit history and I don't get why the APC score seems to be a contradiction. I've paid off debts, made timely payments, and even paid off a car loan early. But when I tried to finance a new car, the bank told me I need to pay a higher interest rate because I changed jobs recently. Is this just a show, or is there something I'm missing?