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mlprivate

Feb 23, 2011, 3:31 PM

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It's been very interesting to read all the posts regarding moving to Mexico since I too hope to move within a year or two. I will be visiting in a couple of months for a week or two. I do have a question..Anyone know anything about the Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo? My boyfriend currently lives in a small village area called Villa El Hermosa (??), which is where I plan to live once I move from Florida. Does anyone have any input on what I can expect? What about work? I currently work at home as a Virtual Business Analyst or better known as Virtual Administrative Assistant. Will it be possible to continue that type of work in Mexico? I am very excited but nervous. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated...

(This post was edited by Rolly on Feb 24, 2011, 4:21 PM)

jerezano

Feb 24, 2011, 8:38 AM

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Re: [mlprivate] moving to Mexico

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Hello miprivate,

A google search for Playa Hermosa +Ixtapa gives Playa Vista Hermosa as being near Ixtapa. There are at least five urls listed which look as if you could get information from them.

As for working in Mexico, Rolly has lots of information on his web site which you should read. If you do all your Virtual Administrative work via Internet and it is in the United States, you should have no trouble, but if you have to work through some Mexican agency you are in trouble. In general, people moving to Mexico cannot work legally here. See Rolly's web site for exceptions, etc.

Good luck. jerezano

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kathleengam

Feb 24, 2011, 1:50 PM

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It´s not true that people moving to Mexico cannot work - I've been working in Mexico for 15 years. Really wasn't that difficult to get permission.

Kathleen O'Donnell
Queretaro

mlprivate

Feb 24, 2011, 1:56 PM

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Re: [kathleengam] moving to Mexico

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Thank you for the positive feedback...

La Isla

Feb 24, 2011, 3:02 PM

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It's possible to get permission to work in Mexico, but it all depends on what sort of work you want to do, and if you'll be working for someone else or for yourself. Many foreigners who work here legally teach English or do work related to foreign language skills, such as translating or editing. I have worked here as a free-lance English teacher and translator for more than 3 years. Immigration will make you jump through several hoops and request all sorts of paperwork from you, but it can be done.

mlprivate

Feb 24, 2011, 3:43 PM

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Re: [La Isla] moving to Mexico

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I thought about teaching English as a second language but I would need a TESL license, which I do not have. In the US, I am a Virtual Assistant or Business Support Analyst. I provide transcription, AP/AR and other administrative duties to individuals and small companies. I thought about continuing the same line of work in Mexico. Basically, I am an independent contractor. Not sure how well that would work out in Mexico, though...

eyePad

Feb 24, 2011, 4:06 PM

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It's not that difficult to get permission to work. I've had FM3 with permission to work. Problem is finding work. I was doing engineering and putting together an engineering team. And factory transition of products to a Maquila. That was a great experience.

La Isla

Feb 24, 2011, 4:07 PM

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I'm not sure what you mean by TEFL "license", but it's not too difficult or too costly to take a short course here to get a TEFL certificate, which should get your feet in the door of one of the many language schools to be found in any decent-sized Mexican city. The problem with doing the kind of work you did in the US in Mexico would be that a company that hired you would have to prove to Immigration that no Mexican was available to do the job. And if you're not teaching English, then you would need excellent Spanish skills to work for a Mexican company.

If you are still interested in exploring TEFL job opportunities, try posting queries at one or both of these websites:

http://www.eltworld.net/...s/viewforum.php?f=48

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewforum.php?f=26

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Rolly

Feb 24, 2011, 4:14 PM

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You'll also find useful information here: http://rollybrook.com/teaching.htm

Rolly Pirate

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chinagringo

Feb 24, 2011, 4:35 PM

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I know of a number of people who work over the Internet for US based companies, doing customer service, sales, consulting, etc on a virtual basis. Not sure exactly how all of them handle payment of their earnings but those that have confided this info get paid to US bank accounts. Would imagine that they receive 1099's at year end to handle their taxes in the US. Have no idea how they deal with Mexico.
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Neil
Albuquerque, NM

mlprivate

Feb 24, 2011, 5:49 PM

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Sorry, Certificate is what I meant to say. What about a teaching degree? In the US, I believe you need a teaching degree. It differs in Mexico, all you need is the TESL certificate?

La Isla

Feb 24, 2011, 5:59 PM

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If you look for work in language schools, perhaps a good place for a beginner to start, what they'll look for is that you're a native speaker and have some sort of TEFL certificate. If you have a degree in anything, that could help you get a job too, but it certainly doesn't have to be in education. I should warn you that you're not going to be making much money with this kind of work, with pay ranging from let's say 70 pesos an hour, for on-site classes, to $150 an hour, for business classes where you go to your students' place of work. I advise you to post inquiries at the websites whose links I've previously posted, where you'll get a range of responses to your questions that I can't provide. In any event, good luck and welcome to Mexico!

mlprivate

Feb 24, 2011, 6:08 PM

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Thank you very much and I appreciate your feedback...
ML

La Isla

Feb 24, 2011, 6:40 PM

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You're very welcome!

Marlene

Feb 25, 2011, 10:47 PM

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Re: [mlprivate] moving to Mexico and working -- a detached thread

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Thanks to the internet, you CAN do exactly what you are doing now, without difficulty. Many who have moved to Mexico before retirement age, do exactly this. If you can, make sure that someone has put in the order for your high speed internet service ahead of your arrival, so that you have no down time.

(This post was edited by Marlene on Feb 25, 2011, 10:50 PM)