fdinolfo
American expat in Mexico
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10
About me
American
Lives in San Miguel de Allende
Speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian
Registration: 10 July 2012
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Teaching Salary in Mexico by cshelly12
Hi everyone! I'm an experienced teacher currently living in the U.S. I have been a bilingual teacher for 8 years here, and am considering moving to Mexico. However, I'm unsure what teacher salary expectations I should have. Does anybody ...
http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-mexican-teachers-20140515-story.html But it's nearly impossible to get a teaching job, unless you know someone, and illegal to work at any job if you're not a Mexican citizen and don't have a ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Mexico by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Mexico. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Of course it enhances the experience. You miss plenty, and you'll always feel like an outsider if you don't know the language. In an area with lots of English speakers, you might be tempted not to bother, but the more Spanish you know, the ... Read More
Pets in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mexico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mexico? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
We came to Mexico from the US with two cats and a dog. It's very important to look up the rules for bringing pets in, and to do it close to when you plan the move, because the rules can change. Don't just ask some one who's done it. ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mexico can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mexico? What are the most ...
Totally agree that the Spanish I learned in the US was different from what we speak here. But having learned it there, it was very easy to modify it once I came here, much easier than starting from scratch. Took months rather than years. In any ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mexico can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mexico? What are the most ...
In the 8 years since moving to Mexico from the US, I've met countless expats who assumed they'd "pick up" Spanish while living here, with a few months of local classes. It seems most people don't know that it takes a lot of ... Read More
Customer care in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Mexico and ...
Agreed. Read More
Customer care in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Mexico and ...
There are customer service departments, providing various levels of service from outstanding to deplorable, but other employees seem not to be trained in customer service at all. For example, in the US, if I ask a supermarket employee where I can ... Read More
Customer care in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Mexico and ...
Totally agree. Read More
I need English teaching job by ihendeson
I really need someone to help me or give advise on how i can get a job to teach English in Mexico asap. I have a bachelor degree and i am certified to teach ESL. I have 5 years experience in TEFL and good classroom management. I am also very good at ...
Depends on where you live in Mexico. If it's a place with a lot of retired expats, the paid jobs teaching English are very scarce. American and Canadian retirees love to volunteer, and that includes teaching English, whether they're ... Read More
US Medicare payments while living in Mexico by nikolas4squid
Hi, I noticed that some US expats mention going back to the US for certain medical procedures. This led me to wonder what people do about their Medicare payments in the US while living in Mexico. I assume paying for Part A is a done deal (or is ...
I'm not, but many are. If you plan to get all your health care in Mexico, you'll want to stop (or not start) paying into Part B, C, etc. Why pay for something you'll never use? But if there's a fair chance you'll move back to the ... Read More