People read these comments about how there is no white privilege, that is true. BUT don’t think that its only the white people locals are not friendly with. The few African Americans or Black citizens that I have provided care to also are treated unkindly. The islands are beautiful but the general population, is not. I lived on Oahu for 5 yrs. before Sept. 11 caused everyone to lose our jobs, “tourist” industry. Had to move away get an education BSN. Now been on the big Island 2 yrs. as an educated skill citizen, makes no difference. If you don’t talk like a local “using broken english instead of complete sentences” no one will hire you. Most companies simply don’t want you. They would rather hire a local without knowledge or skills. That is the #1 reason you hire people for a job and you can’t expect it to be done well.
Thank you Peter !
Don’t confuse racism with nepotism. Which is the largest factor in which plays a part in jobs going to locals.
I have lived here since 2007. We are part of the forestland which is less than 20 feet behind our home We have a small undeveloped lot with a 2 bedroom cabin that is not up to code. We have what is called a temporary power pole and internet. As with most of the folks who live in Tiki Gardens our household water is collected rainwater. it is stored in catchment tanks. It is free. Our drinking water comes from the water stations which is also free. I have indoor plumbing, which we installed ourselves. Lees verder