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About Julia Taylor
Expertise
I can answer questions about cultural differences between the U.S. and Mexico, teaching EFL, taxis, buses, cost of living, foods, water, paying bills, being pregnant and delivering your baby in Mexico, finding doctors, health care, and travel in central Mexico especially Morelos. I can't answer questions about purchasing real estate in Mexico. (Please DON'T MARK the question as "private" unless your question is truly private. It is helpful for others to see your questions and the answers to them.)

Experience
I have lived and worked in Mexico since 2001. My baby was born in Mexico. My in-laws are Mexican. I have created a web site www.home-sweet-mexico.com I have written and published an ebook called Mexico: The Trick is Living Here

Publications
Mexico: The Trick is Living Here
regular contributor to Mexico Connect

Education/Credentials
I have 2 bachelor's degrees from a state university in Washington State.

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Mexico - Working in Mexico

Expert: Julia Taylor - 10/18/2009

Question
Hi! I am currently in school seeking a bachelor's degree in either Spanish or International Studies. I would really love to live in Mexico but I am not sure if I could find a good paying job there with one of those majors. I was wondering if either one of those majors would help me find a good job in Mexico. I don't know if I would want to be an English teacher. I was thinking about either working for a U.S. company in Mexico or the U.S. Embassy. So, basically I guess my question is can I find a good job and live well in Mexico if I major in either Spanish or international studies? Thanks so much for your time!

Answer
Hello Mercedes,

I don't really know how far a degree in International Studies can take you, but honestly, it doesn't seem like it would be a big help. There are plenty of Mexicans with similar degrees and they have trouble finding jobs because there aren't enough jobs in Mexico for all of the Mexicans with degrees. I think it would be hard to convince the Mexican Immigration that you can do a job that Mexicans can't do. Just to further discourage you (sorry), even if you do get a job in Mexico it will pay you much less than a similar job in the US.

I think your idea of working for a US company or in the US Embassy could be a good way to get a job that pays well in Mexico. I don't know how highly paid employees of the embassy are, but you could research that directly with them -- as well as their requirements for education and experience. If you would like to work for a US company in Mexico, you have to start in the states. Get a job with a company that has a branch in Mexico and get transferred to Mexico.

As far as a degree in Spanish, I don't think that would help you the way you would like. Everyone in Mexico already speaks Spanish, so how does that give you an edge? It might provide you with a MINIMUM requirement. You can't do very many jobs in Mexico if you can't speak, read, and write Spanish.

I'm sorry to be a wet blanket -- but that's why you are doing your research ahead of time, right? Your dream of going to Mexico is a good one. You may find that you choose to work in Mexico for a year or two just for the experience, but don't count on making much money. Do keep in mind that the cost of living in Mexico is a bit lower than in the US -- but it can be hard to save for retirement, etc, etc. Also, plan well. Times are tight in Mexico right now.

Best of Luck to you,
Julia C Taylor
Author of Mexico: The Trick is Living Here (a guide that includes how to live on a budget in Mexico) and creator of www.home-sweet-mexico.com

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