Can Remote Work Keep Talent in the Caribbean? | OOO Destination Grenada with Mark Forrester
Leave paradise or stay underemployed – what would you choose? This week’s guest faced that tough choice but found a better third option: remote work! In this episode, Andrew tours through the island nation of Grenada, uncovering the struggles of local talent, the misconceptions that hold them back, and why top companies keep importing talent instead of hiring from within.
Join Andrew as he dives into the story of a Grenadian IT grad who refused to settle for less. Instead of giving up on his island home, he leveraged remote work to build a career without compromise. Discover how this shift opens up new horizons for small island nations like Grenada - and what it means for anyone looking to escape underemployment without leaving home. Ready to turn the tides in your favor?
🎬 Inside Destination Grenada:
Why are the best local jobs filled by outsiders?
🥥 See how Mark swapped the local 8-to-4 grind for his remote dream job
🏝️ Here’s why remote work is a disruptor for island economies (+lifestyles)
🧉 Get a taste of AI, EdTech, and Mark’s leap with Crossover
And find out how remote work is reshaping opportunities for Caribbean tech talent.
#remotework #Grenada #techtalent #AIjobs #remotejobs #Caribbean #ITjobs #braindrain
👀 Read the full story on Substack:
https://link.crossover.com/remote-wor...
🎞️ Quick chapters:
00:14 Grenada
00:35 Meet Mark Forrester
00:57 Jeep Tour
01:25 International Misconceptions
02:36 Andrew Meets a Monkey
02:50 Local Job Opportunities
03:18 Multinational Company Hires
03:47 Regional Job Scarcity
04:00 Staying & Underemployment
04:20 Finding Crossover
05:15 A World Without Remote
05:43 Remote Work Reluctance
06:44 Mark’s Remote Job
07:40 Daily Routine
08:11 Mark’s Secret Formula
09:15 Advice for Potential Applicants
10:56 Swimming
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