Port Of Spain - 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?
There are EFM jobs that are available, but not too many. I do not know of any spouses who work on the local economy. Several spouses work from home. - Aug 2021
The Embassy seems to try to employ as many EFMs as possible. The biggest hurdle is the security clearance process. FT and PT jobs are available. Local employment is possible but not many choose that route. You can telecommute/the connection is good enough. - Mar 2019
Not sure, but most significant others that I know of stay at home. I don’t know if there’s a bilateral work agreement for U.S. embassy spouses. - Apr 2017
Some work at the schools, some at the embassy. Not familiar with the pay scales on either. - Aug 2016
no - May 2016
Work permits are required to work on the local economy. I am not familiar with how many opportunities there are, however there are several financial service firms and global brands located in TT. - Jun 2015
No. - May 2015
No. - Aug 2014
Not really, good jobs are hard to find. - Dec 2013
Some, teaching (university) and possibly medical (doctor). - Oct 2012
Some - in teaching and medicine (but you need to get certified). - Feb 2011
Fair. - Jan 2011
Not many. - May 2010
I heard it is possible for spouses to work, but the cultural differences make it difficult for spouses to want to keep working. I believe a work permit is required. - Nov 2009
I don't know. Work permits are hard to get. - Mar 2008
