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ghuesca

Jul 14, 2009, 12:55 PM

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Hello All,

I'm a Mexican raised in Southern California. Just graduated from college and would like to explore and work in my native land. I have a Bachelors in Journalism w/emphasis in public relations. Ideally I would like to settle in Mexico City but before that I would like to volunteer in a small town. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
~G~

gpkgto

Jul 14, 2009, 1:18 PM

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What kind of work/service do you want to volunteer for? Teaching English is a needed service in lots of places.

I assume you are also fluent in Spanish--that will be needed to really work here. Mexico still has a lot of vibrant newspapers--unlike the US where they are dying like flies--so you might get a job using your journalism skills.

ghuesca

Jul 14, 2009, 2:05 PM

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I been looking into teaching English.. Will my bachelor's be enough or will I have to get some sort of certification? I am fluent in Spanish too, do you think it will be easy for me to find a job in Mexico City?

Rolly

Jul 14, 2009, 2:21 PM

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In order to get a working endorsement for you FM3, you will almost certainly have to have an ESL certification.

More information here: http://rollybrook.com/teaching.htm

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ghuesca

Jul 14, 2009, 2:26 PM

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But I hold Mexican citizenship. Do I still need a working endorsment or even an FM3?

~G~

jennifer rose

Jul 14, 2009, 2:49 PM

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As a Mexican citizen (and you did state that in your original post), you do not need permission from INM to work. You do not need ESL certification.

jreboll

Jul 14, 2009, 3:55 PM

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When I was young and went to work in Guadalajara I had to get my tarjeta de marchar. I don't know if that is still required but you might want to look into that.

gpkgto

Jul 14, 2009, 4:03 PM

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You will have no problem finding a job teaching English--but you will have a hard time surviving on what you will be paid. As a Mexican citizen you can advertise and offer private classes--this will pay you more--at least after you build up a clientel. Privately (and especially with a US education) you should get at least 200 pesos an hour. Bring some books with you to use--they are cheaper in the US, e.g. TOEFL reviews, TOEIC reviews, Cambridge Exam review, English grammar books, and English/Spanish grammr comparison books (at least a few exist). Make sure the books have the listening CDs.

Welcome home!

La Isla

Jul 14, 2009, 10:36 PM

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Hi, I'm an American citizen living in Mexico City and make part of my living from teaching private English classes (the rest of my income comes from my US Social Security pension). If you're willing to hustle and do some traveling around the city, you can make a decent living as an English teacher. Feel free to write to me if you want more details.

jerezano

Jul 20, 2009, 11:00 AM

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Re: [jreboll] Moving to Mexico

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Hello,

The tarjeta de marchar is better known as the cartilla militar or the tarjeta militar. It is the military service card required of all adult Mexican men. Without it a Mexican man cannot even get married. But not to worry. Usually it can be obtained at the nearest military base for a small fee. $400 pesos for a Mexican friend about 7 years back. Of course things may have changed by now.

You should be able to work without that cartilla but that too depends upon the organization for which you will work. If it is a government organization, whether Federal, State, or Municipal (teachers for recognized schools can be private, Federal, or State) the paper work on application can be frightening. It will usually include a driving record from the state police for example.

Good luck. jerezano.

La Isla

Jul 20, 2009, 1:21 PM

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I've been in touch with the OP, whom I've found out is a young woman, so the "tarjeta de marchar" issue is moot in this case!