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Yes! I recommend Fernando Toler. She is wonderful. Her WhatsApp is: +52-999-390-3433 or Barbara from Merida Moves. Her information is on Google!

I used Fairy Nanny and Bambo Kids. Bambo kids is more affordable. They will find a great match. There is also a group on Facebook called “Domesticas, nineras, cuidadora, mozo, y mas” on Facebook that you can search for housekeepers, chefs, nanny’s, and more!

I'm so glad to hear that! You're going to love it here. Hopefully I’ll see you soon at some of the events!

How exciting about your upcoming move! It depends on the school. Madison and Keystone International School offer 80% English instruction, while Alianz is 50/50. Many schools use the Pearson curriculum, which is great! They also host tours from both Mexican and American universities for high school students. You can bring the records just in case, but I’ve only needed the most recent report card. Enrollment typically starts in February, but you can enroll at any time. I’ve always enrolled in the summer or fall and haven’t had issues, though space can be limited for PreK/Kinder. Make sure your daughter joins the Merida Teen Club when she arrives-they have so many fun activities and great opportunities to meet others. I hope you all have an amazing stay!

Haha she is living better than me too! Thank youuu! I’ll keep the videos coming. 💜

Living the dream!! 💜

@BoldandAbroad I'm getting inspired ✨️ 😌

I found quite a few one bedrooms for around $300. I’m sure you can find some for less. I’ll do another apartment tour for 1 and 2 bedrooms in the area. I will say that Merida isn’t really handicap cart accessible. The side walks are terrible. Lots of potholes in the road. I am sure you can find a home and add needed adjustments for an affordable rate. Maybe even hire someone to assist if need be. I have a vet that comes to the house to treat my pets. Medicine and visit was around $40. Yes, prescription dog foods are available. We have a Petco and local vendors here. It’s easy to hire a dog walker, average rates around $10 for the hour or two. You can have a house keeper clean the waste out of the yard. It’s such a good place to have pets!

I placed her link in the description. Her phone number should be at the bottom of that page. I hope you reach out! She’s wonderful.

Haha yes! I am trying to be like them.

Thank you for this information!! I didn’t know about not scheduling on Mondays.

Thank you for watching! There is a video on my page dedicated to schooling here in Mexico. I discuss the different levels, name some schools to look into, and discuss adjustment. Let me know if you have any questions!

My landlord supplied one. As well as the expat groups have a lot of reliable people. You just may pay a little more.

Hey Sonya! Most of the jobs here are reserved for locals. And to hire a foreigner, the company would have to prove why they should hire you over someone that is already here. If you go the Temp visa route, you have to prove that you are making income from the U.S. you aren’t allowed to work here on that visa. Is there anyway the work you are doing can translate to remote work in the U.S? With your expertise, I wonder if you could do some freelance work as a consultant to nursing homes. Just some food for thought!

@@BoldandAbroad That makes perfect sense, and it's quite admirable that Mexico saves its jobs for its citizens. I have tried the consulting route before and will continue to in addition to looking for other remote work. Thanks for responding!

😅is not that the jobs are reserved for locals, you got to have a work permit but it will not make sense from someone coming from a country that people makes more money to come to Mexico and get a job making 3 to 8 times less unless you coming to work for a big corporation straight to management or higher position, it does make sense for someone coming from a poorer contry to come and work, its probably best for you if find a job online

Aww, thank you!! I will for sure keep posting!

Public school hours are from 7a- 12pm. Private school hours are from 7a-2p and my children get out at 1p on Fridays. Last Friday of every month there is no school for teachers to have a preparation day.

This is correct! Any maintenance will be on the renter. Now, structural damage is usually on the landlord. For example, if my roof needs replacing the owner will replace it. But painting, plumbing, electrical issues, etc is on the tenant. Definitely read through your contract and don’t be afraid to advocate for any changes.

Oh the schools here are wonderful. You shouldn’t have any issues. Here are a few schools listed below: Rogers Hall Americano Moderno Keystone International Madison International Smartium International

Your awesome thanks 🙏

Thank you for asking these questions! Yes, all the basics. But you can get a nicer home for a decent price. In January or February, my plan is to move and look for a bigger house in the city. So I’ll post a video on that. I forgot to speak on utilities. I pay $150 a month for electricity. The bill comes every two month’s. My bill is on the high side. I received my neighbors bill once and it was $25 usd. I run my a/c all night in one room and periods throughout the day. But it can be lowered. My internet bill is $27 a month. Yes! My nanny is super reliable. There are two nanny agencies I recommend, Fairy Nanny and Bambo kids. They both have reliable staff that you can use for longterm or until you find your own. Same with housekeeper. There is a Facebook group you can post to find a housekeeper. Usually your landlord will already have one they can suggest. I’ll do a video on this in more detail.

You’re welcome. I am glad it was helpful!

Thank you!! My children have transitioned really well. The video I’ll post this weekend will include more on their transition, time with the nanny, and footage from their school here. They attend a bilingual private school here. They have made tons of friends. My son who hated school in the states actually looks forward to going! I have connected with other black families. There is a weekly black expat meetup at the park. We get together for major holidays. There is a monthly self care event, Jamaican brunch, and bar meet up! We are out here girl. I’ll post more footage of that as well! I am with you on being on the fence. Queretaro was another top choice for us. I plan on going to spend a week there and I’ll document my experience. The weather there and in Mexico City is what I want! But the black community isn’t as large. It’s such a tough choice!

Oh then you’ll love it here! Conkal has such beautiful homes. I am a city girl. I miss the smell of food in the air. Food trucks on every corner. Walkable grocery stores and restaurants. In Cholul onwards you’ll Uber everywhere or need a car. And the traffic that backs up from Altabrisa to Cholul can have you sitting for a while.

@AbroadwithBoldness Yes..I understand. I'm selling my car here in the states and will get another one in Merida. Not much of a walker, in heat..😓 Good luck on your next move 🙂

Thank you!! How do you like Playa Del Carmen? That was actually my first choice before choosing Merida. I’d loveee to be so close to the beach!

@AbroadwithBoldness you are welcome, I love it here, I live a little out of the night life area, because I like a little quiet where I love, I am 10 minutes from the beach, 3 minutes from plaza America. And I have some land in Yucatan, about an hour from Merida. I will be in Merida this weekend and progeso.

@@LivingandenjoyingLife Every time I hear about PDC, I feel like I am missing out. I will have to come and check it out!

@AbroadwithBoldness I don't think you missing out. Playa is in the middle of cancun and tulum, a ferry ride to cozumel, 90 minutes to holbox, 3 hours to bacalar, 3 hours to Merida, you have two international airport in cancun and tulum about 45 minutes to an hour away. So travel is easy and much cheaper. So I like it for that, because I travel around Mexico and also go back to the states sometimes. I am going to start make better contents and focus mostly on Mexico. But the party life is here in playa 7 days a week on the 5th ave, and the beach is beautiful 😍.

Yesss! It sounds like yall have everything. Please post content.. I just followed you. I will keep on the look out of things to do and see for when I visit!

In a perfect world, that is how I’d spend my time. 6 months in Japan and maybe 6 months in Thailand or Mexico. We will see!

Thank you!! Come on down! There are plenty of moms who come here, have their babies, get pampered in the process, secure their visas, and then they're all set. ❤️