Post #54486 by MTKahuna on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 11:02 AM

Aloha Sista Humu,
Education of the islands is definitely not as superior as it is on the mainland.
That is something that my colleagues in Hawaii struggle with on a daily basis.

In fact, many Hawaiian students (Jr. High & High) are encouraged to study
on the mainland for better educational opportunities.
One of the biggest issues that the Hawaiian educational system is faced with is the
use of pigeon as the main dialect for communication.

Even though students are taught English
in school, they only speak pigeon at home & with their peers.
This has been a major concern for years.
On the other hand, the students in Hawaii are well educated about Hawaiian culture & have a very strong family unit
(Family meaning external family as well as community).

Seamus: A few things to consider when moving
to the islands.

Mentality: "We do it tomorrow" This makes
business transactions and progress extremely slow.
It happens, but may take a while.

Cost of living: It's an island; many things
must be imported or shipped in.
However, fruit, fish, and coffee are cheap.

Raising Children: "Your kids will love it",
sand, sun, & surf.

Social Issues: Some poverty, Alcoholism, & the locals.
You may get some slack from the locals for being Haole (from the mainland).

Job opportunities (Big island): I have friends that work from home (doing ebay or internet stuff).
My colleagues that work in the educational system make a third of the salary
that someone would get on the mainland.

If your looking for a slow, "no worries",
lifestyle then the big island is great.

PM me if you have any other questions,
I would be more than happy to hook you up with a contact.

Aloha

Be careful... the tikies are watching

[ Edited by: MTKahuna on 2003-10-09 11:05 ]