Hiring An Employee In Panama – Part 2

I will give my impressions and experiences on: Pros and cons of hiring a contractor vs. hiring a day wage worker Paying social security for employees in Panama In my previous post on employees in Panama, I talked about:How to choose a good employee, What to expect, and Real cost, as opposed to the perceived … Read more

Tips On Hiring an Employee in Panama

3 workers at a cement block house construction site

Panama offers expats amazing buying power. Housing is inexpensive compared with many places in the US and Canada. Food costs are cheaper, especially if you shop at vegetable stands, fish and meat markets, or buy from local farmers. Labor costs are similar to those paid 30 years, or more, ago in  the US. For example, a gardener … Read more

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