In Dominican Republic it is hard to obtain well paying jobs. I can tell because when I was on my way to our house, and there would be traffic, there are people in the streets selling water, snacks, or are willing to clean your front window for as little as 50 pesos which isn't much. 50 pesos = $1.18 here in the United States, and that is rounded up. The Dominican Republic economy is in such a bad shape that in order to fill up a tank of gas for a car is a minimum of 3300 pesos which equals to $77.56. My parents planed ahead, and did the hardest thing for them to do. They left Dominican Republic to start a family here in the United States, and I am thankful for that. This is why I am passionate about my family since I only get to see the rest in Dominican Republic for a couple a months every few years.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Family (PB)
Yes, it may seem weird that I have a passion for my family, but hey that's me. My family is what has shaped me to become who I am today. I am thankful for everything that they have done for me, and my siblings even if I didn't realize how much they actually did for us. My mother and father are both from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. They faced issues in schools regarding weapons being brought in classes or the constant stealing as you walk on the street. Their parents in order to protect them had to pay for them to go to a private school where crime is very low, and has protection all around. To me it basically sounded like prison. They didn't want us to live in constant fear or having to pay each month 1000+ pesos per kid.
In Dominican Republic it is hard to obtain well paying jobs. I can tell because when I was on my way to our house, and there would be traffic, there are people in the streets selling water, snacks, or are willing to clean your front window for as little as 50 pesos which isn't much. 50 pesos = $1.18 here in the United States, and that is rounded up. The Dominican Republic economy is in such a bad shape that in order to fill up a tank of gas for a car is a minimum of 3300 pesos which equals to $77.56. My parents planed ahead, and did the hardest thing for them to do. They left Dominican Republic to start a family here in the United States, and I am thankful for that. This is why I am passionate about my family since I only get to see the rest in Dominican Republic for a couple a months every few years.
This chart shows the currency exchange rate, and it has been decreasing ever since 2009. It is clear that Dominican Republic is undergoing inflation, and is something that my parents may have taken into account when leaving Dominican Republic.
In Dominican Republic it is hard to obtain well paying jobs. I can tell because when I was on my way to our house, and there would be traffic, there are people in the streets selling water, snacks, or are willing to clean your front window for as little as 50 pesos which isn't much. 50 pesos = $1.18 here in the United States, and that is rounded up. The Dominican Republic economy is in such a bad shape that in order to fill up a tank of gas for a car is a minimum of 3300 pesos which equals to $77.56. My parents planed ahead, and did the hardest thing for them to do. They left Dominican Republic to start a family here in the United States, and I am thankful for that. This is why I am passionate about my family since I only get to see the rest in Dominican Republic for a couple a months every few years.
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Wow, such an amazing thing to write about! Now I have gain knowledge based on this about D.R economy.
ReplyDeleteDo you think you have lost anything being being born here? I'm sure it's different because my grandparents spoke a dying language, but I think it is terribly sad that they left their country and gave up part of the family's identity.
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