Julie
@itsmejuli
English expat in Mexico
Forum posts
10
About me
English
Lives in Queretaro, Queretaro
Speaks English, some spanish
Registration: 15 July 2015
Activity
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Its been my experience so far that anywhere with a high expat population has higher rents. I knew of a couple who were paying 1,000 USD a month for a 2 bedroom furnished apartment in the city of Oaxaca. Ridiculous. I was paying 5000 pesos a month ... Read More
Safety in the USA by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the USA? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Is it a safe country to live in when your son goes to a party and a kid with 2 guns shoots 2 of his friends dead? I don't think so. True story, happened to my son in Florida in 2011. I no longer live in the States. I feel safer in my new city in ... Read More
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I'm not saying there's no crime in Mexico, far from that. And I'm certainly not comparing the crime in the US to the crime in Mexico. I certainly have no intention of visiting or living near the frontera nor living in any of the crime ... Read More
Safety in the USA by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the USA? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Is it a safe country to live in when your son goes to a party and a kid with 2 guns shoots 2 of his friends dead? I don't think so. True story, happened to my son in Florida in 2011. I no longer live in the States. I feel safer in my new city in ... Read More
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
So let me put something into perspective for you. This is especially for people for whom violence has never touched their lives. I lived in a quiet, mostly peaceful city in Florida for close to 20 years. In March of 2010 in Clearwater, FL my son ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Mexico by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Mexico? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
HI I am Australian and I have been to Mexico. Since then I have attained my certificate as a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL through the Australasian Training Academy). Unfortunately most of the positions are in Asian ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Mexico by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Mexico? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
Just over a year ago I decided that I wanted to move to Mexico. I am 53, single and I have to work. So I decided that teaching English would be the perfect job for me. I did a lot of research before making my decisions. I chose to do the CELTA TEFL ... Read More
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I live in Queretaro, this city reminds me of any mid-sized city in the US or Canada. I've been here for a few months and take the same precautions that I would if I was in the US or Canada. I also lived in Oaxaca de Juarez for a few months, ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here – 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I'm Julie. My kids are grown, I sold everything and moved to Mexico. I"m teaching English in Queretaro and loving my new, simple life. Read More