HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN MEXICO AS AN AMERICAN | what WORKING REMOTELY from Mexico is REALLY LIKE
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- HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN MEXICO AS AN AMERICAN | what WORKING REMOTELY from Mexico is REALLY LIKE // Moving to Mexico from US is an exciting prospect, but before you can pack your bags & start living in Mexico, you need a plan for how you will make money in Mexico as an American. Since a normal temporary residency visa in Mexico doesn't allow working in Mexico, you need another source of income for your life in Mexico. Even though the cost of living in Mexico is affordable, you will still have bills to pay as an expat in Mexico!
After watching this video by an American living in Mexico, you will know how to make money online to pay for your life in Mexico. Working remotely in Mexico is a great and legal option to make money abroad if you're moving to Mexico on a budget. Learn about teaching English online with VIPKID in Mexico, how to start freelance writing & more!
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*Gringo go home*
Great content!
I’m from Southern California, I drive across the border from California to Rosarito, where I have a vacation home, and spend a lot of my time lately. I work for a company located in Orange County and LA, but I am able to work from home now, from my computer. I build construction schedules, and do detailing for jobs on Blue beam. I bought a star link satellite and can take it anywhere in the world. I sit on my terrace, on my computer now, facing the ocean. The same view used to be my screen saver...Is now my life vacation.
Love that last line! Congrats on making your dream a reality!
Yikes. Can you relay approximate costs for that on a monthly basis? Sounds fantastic, but sounds $$$. Of course, not a portable solution I'd guess.
Great
@@darkkstar5647 it cost $500 to buy, and $100 a month. My company pays for it. It’s a small Mobil dish. I’m switching to a hot spot soon through AT&T… it will give me everything I need at $250 purchase and $20 a month. Definitely much cheaper.
@Building Buildercip hi, do you mind charging the device name?
Check out this NEW interview with my partner, Taylor, about how he MAKES MONEY AS A FOREIGNER LIVING IN MEXICO: ruclips.net/video/_52NVr3CqqQ/видео.html 🤓
Thank you for this inspiring video!
Thanks for watching! When you move to Mexico are you thinking about working remotely from Mexico? Are you already planning on making money online to support yourself while living in Mexico? Let me know in the comments!
Hello Beautiful How Fast Can One Start Making Money$?
Also You Have Instagram?
@@JFields4 for freelance writing, it depends on how quickly you can find clients. In the blog post linked in the description, you can find my tips for responding to job listings. You can also find my Instagram handle in the description. Thanks for watching!
@@alex-wittman I wanted to know about Teaching English. Also have you ever been to Acapulco
@@JFields4 check out the description for a link to a blog post I wrote about teaching English with VIPKID! It has everything you need to know. Nope, never been to Acapulco but would like to go once it's safe to travel again!
@@alex-wittman How do we get in touch with you for consultation?
Amazing video.
So giving.
Thank you.
Thank you for this information
Oh my God!, this video is awesome! This morning I found it; this youtuber-woman speaks English very well, or at least I understood her much better than other English speakers (American or bilingual people from México). Her pronunciation sounds amazing, nice, soft. I'm Mexican and I'm learning and practicing English for almost ten years, most of the time I have done it on my own. Congratulations for her work and videos on RUclips. Greetings from Sonora, México, 🇲🇽 🥰 👍, which is a border state with Arizona, USA.
Very informative and very enlightening. Well worth the view ! Thank you, Alex !!!
I'm glad you found it helpful, Phil! Thanks for watching 🤓
It was fun sharing my journey of working remotely from Mexico 🇲🇽 I hope you got some ideas for how you can earn money while living in Mexico!
thank you SO much for your honesty of your process. I really appreciate all your videos, they're helping me plan my move to Mexico!
Thanks for trusting me to help you prepare for your future move to Mexico!
@@alex-wittman
Excellent video and thank you for inviting me to think outside the box.
I really love your voice, your face and your story. What you shared has changed my thinking a lot, hopefully I can change my job in the near future your way^^
Listening to you, it’s so inspiring.
Thanks for watching, Luis Eduardo!
Love your thoroughness and authenticity 😊
That’s so nice of you to say 🥰
@@alex-wittman it's the truth
really excellent video. Thank you for the tips :)
Glad it was helpful!
Lots of good information. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching! I'm really happy to hear you're finding my videos helpful 🤓
How are you doing
Hello.... great channel and videos!! I have been travelling around Mexico for the last 10 years!!! I love Queretaro!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching, Steve!
Alex! So proud of your RUclips journey! Love your content🤗 Excelente!
That's so kind of you to say! Thank you!
@@alex-wittman you literally saved my life with the video of the visa interview process. Later you gave me a few pointers that shed more light on the issue. So many thanks!
U worked hard, u deserve what u have.
Dont let anyone treat u badly for it.
Love it, you’ve really given me a lot to think about on side hustles! I agree with your comment on trying to find something that doesn’t align with your self worth. I can certainly see that being a recipe for disaster. I think that will be tough for me as working in fast paced DC life is certainly going to be different than working side hustles in Mexico. I initially thought teaching English online would be enough for me, but now I’m not so sure! I may look a freelance writing instead, as I write a lot currently for my job.
If you already do writing for your current job, you should definitely look into freelance writing. I linked a blog post in the description with a bunch of tips & resources that I think will really help you 🤓 Life in Mexico will certainly be at a different pace than you're used to, so just make sure you give yourself time to adjust & have a plan for how you will spend your time. Whatever questions you have, I'm here for you! Thanks for watching, Julio 🇲🇽
@@alex-wittman thanks so much for the tips! I will definitely have to adjust a little on life in Mexico, but I can’t wait to make the transition! Love your videos, hope to see many more on all of these topics!
@@julioalvarez4481 I appreciate the feedback, Julio! Getting suggestions from subscribers is super helpful!
Your channel popped up on my feed and I subscribed. Just downloaded your Move to Mexico guide and I may be interested in online expat consulting in the near future. I'm planning on quitting the rat race next year on my big 5-0 and starting a new chapter. Since I'll be traveling with pets I've decided to start my journey in Mexico by car and eventually keep heading south to Central and South America. So much to consider and plan.
Wow, it sounds like you have some big & exciting plans, Bailey! I'm so glad you subscribed & hope you're finding the Move to Mexico Quickstart Guide helpful. I'm here to help as you prepare for your big adventure!
That’s amazing!! Always remember...try not to travel at night. Stay in safe places over night, put in at least 50 hours of research and street smarts of traveling in Mexico. The tangerines are good to watch and follow. They share great advice. You will find many travelers out there that have already suffered the learning curves, and posted advice on avoiding any difficulties.
I have a vacation home in Rosarito, and had to do a lot of my own research. It’s a beautiful country.
Best wishes.
Great Content as alway! ✌🏻😁
Thanks for watching, Christopher!
I see that new couch! 🔥
Yes! And you can't see it in this video, but the L-part is on the correct side 😅 oh, sofagate! If that story isn't living in Mexico, then idk what is 🙃🇲🇽
I read your blog and your ebook yesterday 🙌 and wow those hours were so early but kind of neat cause then you have the rest of the day to enjoy. And so crazy how you lost power so early but it was a good sign. Now you are here and sharing very awesome tips.
Thanks for watching, Michelle! I hope you found the Move to Mexico Quickstart Guide helpful 🤓 At first, it was really nice to have the days to do whatever I wanted, but I usually felt like a total zombie. It didn't matter how early I went to bed! You're so right...the whole power outage thing worked out for the best. I'm not sure if I'd be making RUclips videos today if it hadn't happened. Sometimes you just need a push!
@@alex-wittman I'm looking into starting a blog, but before that, I need to find my niche. My youtube channel is more about lifestyle and local travel (but I don't give out details which I should). I would like to have a family travel blog (wait a minute, there's my niche 😆 ) because my husband is living in Mexico right now and I'm in California. I haven't done the move because of work.
@@michelleespinoza816 I think there's definitely a market for family bloggers living in Mexico 🤓 I often get asked about raising kids in Mexico, bilingual schools, etc., but since I don't have children, I can't speak to firsthand experience. Once you move to Mexico, that might be a niche you wanna investigate!
@@alex-wittman sounds very good, I will definitely investigate. Thank you 😊
@@michelleespinoza816 wishing you the best with your blog & your move to Mexico!
😂😂 Me too, I got up at 3am to teach in a storage unit to keep the noise down! I knew you were a teacher before you told me.
Awesomely awesome
Wow! You are so smart.
Thanks for watching, Paci!
My last corporate job was over 20 years ago. I lost that job because the business was sold and all the offices were being moved out of state. I was offered a position if I wanted to relocate. I turned it down and went into business for myself as a contractor working from home. Best decision of my professional life. I earned almost double in my first year. Now I earn triple of what was a decent paying corporate gig. I've been working at home for over 20 years now and was able to relocate to where I wanted to live. Now I'm thinking about moving to mexico and eventually retiring there. Take a chance on yourself. You might be surprised what you can do.
What type of contracts do you do?
@@jasontaylor404 I work in animation-children's entertainment. I direct and do story work. Up until recently these were all considered in-house jobs, but if you build it, they will come.
@@lancelotlink6545 Thanks!
@@lancelotlink6545Bro I am python developer and I am also looking for remote work in USA and I do not live in america do you have any contacts. I will work for low pay as well.
Great video Alex and great vibes I am also in Mx in Monterrey and I would love to hear any suggestions in online remote money making gigs thank you very much and god bless you
Great video
Thanks for watching!
This is good
I really appreciate your video on working online in Mexico. ❤ I'm Spanish Bilingual and have been working remotely since March 2020. My profession is Mortgage Lending Sr Loan Processor. I love 💘being a translator for friends and family and also really love the chaotic world of mortgage lending. I was born and raised in Michoacan Mexico and became a US citizen in my 20s. I want to do something with my life to help others and would love to connect with like minded people. Again, thank you for your videos 😃
Thanks for watching, Belda! I am so happy you found my channel!
I was a mortgage loan processor for a few years.
I’m no longer in the industry, but am considering getting back to it because I’m seriously considering moving to Mexico.
Is the company you work for okay with you living in Mexico?
I'm a mortgage processor but my lender only let's me work remotely in the state I live in- I am looking for a remote job that allows me to work from Mexico.
@@roxska2902Hi Roxska2902, have you found any?
Thank you
You are articulate and beautiful. Thank you for your contributions.
You are intelligent and well spoken. 👍🏼
I appreciate that 🤓 thanks for watching!
Thanks for your story. The section I was waiting for is Taxes. Can you elaborate on Taxes for both in Mexico and United States?
Hi. Thanks for the great video's. You asked question for suggestions on what goods to offer for sale. I would like to see/find where to purchase local made goods online. Ie: jewelry, clothing, shoes.
Amazon doesn't seem to be a good resource to support small businesses from Mexico. Watching many tour videos of Mexico and seeing some of the goods available makes me wish for those goods to be found online to purchase.
Thanks in advance for any assistance. Dawn
Excellent presentation, as always. The description of teaching children in China was highly entertaining. I had never heard of VIPKid. My own teaching was always with older teens with fairly high levels of proficiency so I have little experience with children. It is not easy to teach children. You have to be not only patient but also very creative. I wonder how you could teach 4 year olds online. We have some six and seven year old learners on Zoom but that is as young as we have been able to go. Do you have any tips you would like to share?
You've got it, Ray: it's not easy to teach kids online. My best tip for teaching kids online is to bring the energy. I used to tell people who were applying for VIPKID that if they thought they were too crazy in their interview than they probably got the job. You really have to be over the top for it to translate through the screen. We talked about this a bit the other day, but I got really into talking with my hands to up the energy: total physical response. It was exhausting work 😅 I also think that when you're teaching little kids encouraging them to repeat is everything esp for new students who are shy or just learning. Those were wild days.... My face used to hurt from smiling so much 😁
@CO if you can bring the energy, then you're likely a good fit for online teaching. My face used to actually hurt from smiling so much after my shifts!
Your videos always inspire me. My girlfriend and I are moving to Queretero next month.
Wishing you & your gf all the best for your move to Mexico!
@@alex-wittman Thank you. HoPe to bump into you there.
You are wrong, we are VERY nosey, lol. Great video!
😂😂 I'm nosey too, Marcie! It's what makes us human 😜 thanks for watching & I hope you found it helpful!
Do you use a cpa for your American taxes?
You got more affiliate links ?
GOOD LUCK! Hey, if I want to work in mexico with my remote job for a month or two or three is that easy enought to do? Anything special I need to do? I'm a USA citizen but married to a Mexican citizen...
Medellin Colombia is perfect for Remote working too
Thanks for watching, Memo! I've heard a lot of cool things about the digital nomad scene in Medellin & would love to check it out.
I think if you got more into Mexican cuisine/cooking, you could share that online to people wanting to do the same back home. It sounds like you make a very lovely guac.
I definitely need to set aside some time for it. It's so easy to get into a rut with cooking 😅 I've been thinking about trying out some recipes & vlogging it... I'm pretty good at making crema de chile poblano 🤓🇲🇽
@@cachecow I would love to take a cooking class in Mexico!
Question! When working remotely did you get paid in pesos or dollars? I'm obsessed with all the useful info! Thank you!
Since the companies I worked for were based in the US, I also got paid in dollars!
Hi miss. Im. Miguel soy de Santiago de Querétaro México te vi en youtube. Felicitaciones de vivir en Querétaro Saludos
Gracias por ver, Miguel!
Hello, I'm from Mexico and I want to work remotely for an american company, so I want to know if Can I oay to the IRS if I'm foreigner and I'm not resident to the USA? (I'm planning later to move to the USA) So plz let me know (Espero me puedas ayudar aunque lo mío es al revés) Saludos y buen video!
Hola Chica. Knowing that no matter where you go IRS is collecting income taxes. My question is, are the PayPal gifts considered non-taxable individual gifts or does IRS look at it collectively as earned income?
Hi, Rudy! It's earned income as far as the IRS is concerned since subscribers & readers are making the donation in exchange for the value my channel & website provide.
I just found your site. I’m 71, active and my wife and I are looking for a winter getaway from Canada. This will help. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thank you
Where can I contact you for questions about moving to Mexico?
Hi! I was thinking about doing something like this, but I was wondering where would you pay taxes? And if you pay them in Mexico, how do you go about it? Thanks!
As long as you're living in Mexico as a temporary resident, you aren't considered a Mexican resident for taxation purposes. This article provides more info for US expats: www.greenbacktaxservices.com/blog/expat-taxes-explained-living-mexico/
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Welcome, Priscilla! I am so happy you're here!
Nice, Alex
Based on your experience working remotely. What would you think would be ideal for someone who only needs to live in Mexico for a year but want to get paid in US dollars. I do not have a college degree but have a HS diploma, Spanish bilingual and I have 6 years of work experience in customer service. I've been working in the private security field for 4 years now but I've worked at the oil industry as well and I don't think any of my experience is related to working full time on my computer. Also I am a tech guy and really good at troubleshooting.
Any tips.?
I would recommend looking for a remote customer service job. Linkedin is a good place to look!
Hola, soy de la ciudad de México. Actualmente estoy prendiendo ingles, y tu canal a sido de mucha utilidad para mejorar mi aprendizaje. Seria genial, poder contar con pdf's con el contenido (en ingles) de lo que hablas en tus videos. Una transcripción, creo que es el nombre correcto. Además de mas contenido.
Creo que una buena idea, seria contactar a personas que quieran aprender español, con personas que estamos aprendiendo ingles, para poder mejorar juntos.
Saludos
Gracias por ver! Voy a pensar en tu surgencia 🤓
My friend works for them. She has like four kids so it’s convenient for her. I think it’s $20 an hour?
Thanks for the video. On a scale of 1 - 10 hows the electricity and internet service in Queretaro?
I would say 10! As long as you avoid Megacable!
Hey Alex I’m Alex, saludos desde GTO
That power outage is my worst fear lol
Good information. I am moving to Chapala in a couple months. The difference being is I am in a wheelchair after being injured in the line of duty as a firefighter. I can totally relate to what you said about Americans basing their worth on the job. After my injury I fell into deep depression. Firefighting was all I ever wanted to do. It gave me a chance to make a difference in someone’s life who truly needed the help. I never thought I would be happy again. It took years to get past that and I still struggle with it today. I do have a job now in the insurance industry which allows me to work remotely as long as I have internet. I am worried because I do hear horror stories about the internet in Mexico. I may try to start a travel blog about traveling Mexico in a wheelchair. I would also like to start a RUclips channel for cooking as I am Italian and love to cook. I think I may call it Meals On Wheels. Keep up the good work!! Enjoyed your video!
You're a hero, Ron & I'm honored to have you here as part of this community. Wishing you the very best for your move to Chapala. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about living in Mexico! P.S. As far as internet in Mexico, whatever you do, DON'T contract with Megacable.
@@alex-wittman got it. I’ve also look into Merida the problem is my service dog is a Great Dane and he is too big to fly. I’m not sure driving down to there from the states is even doable. So I am going to try Chapala for a year and if they don’t kick my out of the country after that I will try some place different. What do you do about cell phones in Mexico?? I have T-Mobile.
@@ronbradley5631 I have AT&T down here. It's a Mexican number and is pay-as-you-go. I pay $200 MXN ($10 USD) for 3 GB of data and unlimited calls withing Mexico and to the US. It usually lasts me 30 days.
@@alex-wittman Hello Ron. I understand your big concerns, you’ll see that mexicans display hospitality to people from other nationalities. As Mexican I believe that everything will be OK with your plans, don’t give up due to your limitations. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I'm planning on moving to Tijuana next month or so and thinking about just selling on the internet such as eBay so that I don't have to fight traffic crossing into San Diego which can take between 1-3 hours. I don't qualify for those special entry passes so I'd be better off working from home. I wonder what other work-from-home jobs I can find.
Hi, Derek! I definitely recommend checking out the blog Making Sense of Sense. Michelle shares lots of resources about working from home.
Thank you for the honesty and transparency
Thanks for watching, Peter!
I have 6 kids and 6 dogs and thoes options you gave don't work too little money . Do you have other recommendations? I have no college
In this video, my husband talks about his journey teaching himself how to code since he moved to Mexico: ruclips.net/video/_52NVr3CqqQ/видео.html
I enjoyed watching your video. Very informative. I am looking to changing careers and moving to Mexico with my family from the US. My only hangup is work. Im 48 years old and was looking to getting into teaching english. I know about VIPKid and working towards getting my teaching degree. I guess my question would be does vipkid look at age of the applying teachers? Thanks in adavance.
Hi, Tom! You don't necessarily need a teaching degree to work for VIPKID if you already have a bachelor's degree. It doesn't matter what that degree is in. The most important thing to get hired by VIPKID is to have lots and lots of energy. The company will want to see that in your interview, and parents will want to see that when they're deciding whether or not to sign their child up for a class with you. If that doesn't sound like your teaching style, there are lots of other companies out there & I encourage you to check them out: italki, 51Talk, Dada. Cambly, etc.. Good luck, Tom!
@@alex-wittman thank you for the info.
I'd be very curious about what cities have the most reliable internet.
I would say the bigger the city, the more likely they are to have reliable internet infrastructure: Mexico City, Queretaro, Guadalajara, Monterrey...the main thing is to avoid service with Megacable if possible!
How do you handle your US taxes?
Do you have any suggestions other than vipkid? Maybe some that don’t require a degree ?
Check out this interview with Taylor where he shares his journey to becoming a self-taught web developer: ruclips.net/video/_52NVr3CqqQ/видео.html
I love how you admitted your privilege. Not everyone can afford to take the low paying jobs to “pay your dues” until those cushy jobs reveal themselves.
Thats not a privilege. Thats a tactical advantage. Find your tactical advantage and utilize it...
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Hi, thanks for sharing how you have evolved the way you have earned your money. I’m looking for native English speakers who work remotely in a US time zone. Digital natives in Mexico sound like they could be a good fit. Have you come across any groups or boards where folk post or look for gigs?
I'm not sure, George! I believe there are some digital nomads in Mexico groups on Facebook, but I'm not on the platform myself.
@George Lewis I am currently in Mexico and I speak native English any work from home advice or jobs??
Are you still looking
Es tan inteligente. A 50 year old brain in a 28 year old head. Que tenga un feliz y prospero año nuevo.
Thanks for watching, Robert & happy new year to you too! 🥳
Megacable here in Morelia is great just to say
I also liked MegaCable in San Miguel de Allende, worked great most of the time. They replaced cables inside my house that ran across the roof for free.
Hello Alex,
I am planning on making some sort of business out there in queretaro because I hear that its safe to live there. Any input that you have for me?
It's a lovely city, Jose! I recommend coming to check it out in person before making any big decisions.
Alex I Love your videos ! I am an American living in Ecuador ! I started my online teaching business and you tube channel late last year things are kind of slow,but I am not giving up yet on my dreams ! I am working as an online tutor for another platform ... Not Vip Kid .I am interested in learning more about other forms of income like how to do use affiliate links, online marketing or advertising . Can you offer me any suggestions . Thanks
Hi, Katie! Ahhhh my partner & I almost moved to Ecuador instead of Mexico (he spent a year there growing up & has many found memories). Yes, keep on keeping on with RUclips! My best advice is to become a student of the platform. A good place to start is binging all the content from Cathrin Manning & Sunny Lenarduzzi. Those two women taught me SO much!
If only I could code ... that would be my dream remote job.
Something I really meant to touch on in this video & could kick myself for forgetting is sharing a bit about Taylor's journey with working online. When we moved down here he was also teaching English online, and when I switched to freelance writing, he started teaching himself how to code. Now he's a full-time web dev! I wonder if I could get him to sit down with me for an interview 🤔
my gf here in Xalapa is a web graphic designer. she works as an Independent and remote.
Thanks for the video.
Sarah Devries is an American living here in Xalapa. She has 2 freelance writing jobs. One is with Mexican daily news. You and her seem to have much in common. Feel free to look her up on FB
Hello, I would like to know why you guys did not choose Spain or Portugal to live, not necessarily in Madrid or Lisbon.
Hi, Ariel! We did live in Spain for two years (Madrid). But after two years, we just wanted something different. I have a video about why we decided to move to Mexico, if you're interested.
In Mazatlan and PV, many ex pats haven't filed USA taxes for years: This means many things: 1) they don't build retirement account, they don't have coverage of disability for themselves or family 2) they didn't get the thousands in stimulus payments 3) they may be liable for the 50% penalty for failure to disclosure Mexican assets/accounts. Why not just comply while living in Mexico? Let me know if you want to market this idea: My record for "non filer" client is 33 years.
Are you a CPA, Tim?
@@alex-wittman No, I am a paralegal. I work with the Tax and Law in San Diego for many years. The top officer there is an EA: Enrolled Agent of the IRS.
I have always thought about working for myself, I mean being my own boss and just don’t know how to begin. Like I only have an associate degree In education and just that. English is not my native language. I love maps, and history and astronomy but I have no idea what should I even do.
Hi, Hugo! If you're interested in teaching Spanish online, you should check out italki. I think your love of astronomy & other interesting subjects could set you apart from other teachers & you could form lessons around those topics for students. Just a suggestion! I also recommend checking out the Making Sense of Cents blog (link in the video description) for other ideas to get started working for yourself. Michelle (the blogger behind Making Sense) offers lots of practical advice. Good luck!
Alex: if it isn't your jam? hehehe. do you trade US equities? Seems like everyone with a cell & stimulus check day trades. Any interest?
Thanks for watching, Tim! I don't & I don't really have any interest.
Hi Alex. Can you give us an overview of Mexico's tax obligations for freelancers whose clients are outside of Mexico and who receive payment for their work into bank accounts in their country of origin? Thanks.
For questions about taxes, I recommend that you reach out to experts with experience helping individuals living abroad like Greenback Expat Tax Services: www.greenbacktaxservices.com/
@@alex-wittman Will do. Many thanks 👍
Hello from East Coast, USA. Awesome video! I’m 41 years old. I have an Associate Degree in Education, a TESOL certificate and 3 years experience teaching ESL online. I also have 2 children. Would I be able to teach English in Mexico? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you in advance.
Hi! I currently live in Mexico and yes you can teach English :)
Hello! planning to move to mexico city this summer, but wondering about online shopping.. can i make online purchases with my American CC or debit? Your videos are so informative! TY!
Thanks for watching, Sofia! You should notify your bank of your travel plans, but after that, you shouldn't have any issues using foreign cards in Mexico. Check out my latest blog post for everything you need to know about online shopping in Mexico: backpackingbrunette.com/online-shopping-mexico/ Safe travels!
Does anyone know how much it would cost to open a medium sized coffee shop or liquor store in Mexico?
It depends a lot on the state where you plan to open your business. For example, from what I understand, it can be expensive and difficult to obtain a liquor license in Queretaro.
Hi My name is Marcela, I'm from El Paso Texas, but now I'm living near México City, I'm interested in having a remote job, can You help me and tell me how to do it? Please
How do Querétaro Internet speeds compare to US metro standards?
I have the best internet here that I've ever had in my life. 150 mbps downloard speed for $25 USD/month!
Hello. I'm currently in Mexico. I travel from Mexico city to Guerrero.
Safe travels, Joel!
Amazing! This was really helpful, Alex. I am a virtual assistant and translator so I am sure I can make my way in Mexico as well. However, I am considering Mérida as my future home, moving there with an active 3 years old ;-). I know it’s not your topic but are there any other expats in Mexico that moved there with kids (or even single mama like me)? If you know someone that has a useful content in that matter (eg.daycare, schools, where to spend time with kids, which town is very kid friendly etc,) that would be awesome and very helpful. Thank you for what you’re doing and I am very grateful I found you ❤️
Check out Mexico Cassie's blog: mexicocassie.com/ She has a whole book about moving to Merida with her family!
Hello, do you mind giving me some guidance as to how to become a virtual assistant/translator? I’d really appreciate it
@@lexicordova154 I recommend checking out this blog: www.makingsenseofcents.com/2018/06/how-kayla-earns-10k-month-from-home-as-a-virtual-assistant.html
Hi Alex, thanks for the info.
I wanted to ask something about the visa you applied for. As you're no married, I suppose both you and your boyfriend applied for one. But do you know if a married person can apply for the whole family?
Thanks in advance if you can reply. Keep up the great work!
Hi, José! I'm actually meeting with an immigration consultant later today to film a future video & plan to get the answers to some FAQs about applying for residency in Mexico. I will add your question to my list!
Hi@@alex-wittman!
Wow thanks for the reply and more so for your time and help. I would really appreciate that! I love your work!
@@jvillaro hi, I got an answer for you courtesy of Ivonne at Host Relocation in Querátaro. She said if you and your spouse both meet the economic solvency requirements you can schedule two interviews and apply individually. However, if it's just you, then you go through the interview and application process on your own & when you move to Mexico, your family comes with you but enters on tourist visas. Then, once you're here in Mexico and have your residency card, you can go through the process of linking your dependents including your spouse to your residency.
@@alex-wittman wow thank you so much for this. That is exactly what I needed to know, I'm just starting with this plan and I'm definitely going to keep an eye on all your videos. I was even looking for Querétaro and that's how I found you.
I'll probably look In to using contacting that service per your recommendation.
Wow Alex I cannot thank you enough!
@@jvillaro you're very welcome! In case you haven't seen it yet, I also have a detailed blog post about the residency process which you might find helpful: backpackingbrunette.com/temporary-resident-visa-mexico/
A video on how to handle your US taxes working in Mexico would be valuable.
Thanks for the suggestion, Jason!
Hire an accountant. It's really easy.
Your not a hater. That's good. Mexico cannot be compared to the USA. Mexico is more free. The USA? VERY STRANGE. Your video was very kind. It is good to help people.
Thanks for watching!
Would be interested in knowing about you and your boyfriend's background: College? Majors? Work Experience before /after College? Other Training? All is appreciated !!!
Hi, Phil! We both went to college at a school in Michigan: Ferris State University. I majored in political science with a special focus on journalism, and Taylor majored in business administration. About a year after we graduated, we moved to Madrid & spent two years teaching English in bilingual public schools as part of the North American Language and Culture Assistants program.
I think I would really enjoy teaching English but I have no prior experience. Is this possible? Was teaching your career before moving to Mexico?
Hi, Maria! I didn't go to school to be a teacher & there are lots of online courses you can take to get certified to teach English as a second language 🤓 just Google TESL & TEFL programs!
Thank you! This helps a lot. 🙏🏼
@@mariar.rodriguez3915 good luck, Maria! Keep me posted on how things go. Feel free to send me a DM on Insta!
Would I be able to work online from America with the tourist visa ?
Yes, you can!
How does one avoid working online for a long time like months or years and not make a penny. I can not afford to not make money in a year
Hi there. Do you think that AI writing programs will help or hurt your current writing profession?
I think good content written from real human experience will always have a place 😇
@@alex-wittman Good answer! :)
Hey I just recently moved to querataro MX as an US Citizen. I’m 23 and my wife is Mexican she’s barred from returning to the US for 5more years for when she was there she overstayed her Visa. I am actually currently looking for a job and trying my best to find one that will be able to support our family. You think we could meet up sometime
Hi, Seth! If you're looking for a high(er) paying job, I suggest seeing what is available online. I got started teaching English & if you haven't checked out the Making Sense of Cents blog, you definitely should. So much good advice for working online. Good luck!
Unfortunately VIPkid is no longer available as the Chinese government outlawed those platforms. My partner taught with them for a couple years.
I had heard that news. If you're looking for another way to make money remotely, you should check out this interview: ruclips.net/video/_52NVr3CqqQ/видео.html
Great vids, Alex. I want to move to the Lake Chapala area. I'll be making about $2K a month in SS, but i want to supplement that with teaching english. Is there a market in that? Online or in person? I appreciate all the information you give out. Very helpful.
Hi, thanks for watching! I definitely recommend looking into teaching online. The pay is significantly better. If you can handle the early hours, Chinese companies seeking native English speakers generally offer the highest pay. Good luck!
@@alex-wittman Thanks. I'm going to try all options.
@@alx1533 HI, how is it going ? Are you in Chapala, Jal. Now? I'm looking to move there as well from the U.S my family is from Guadalajara.
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Gracias por ver, Oscar!
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Hello your email doesn't not work. Have you changed it?
Can you make a video on the climate on QUERÉTARO
how many seasons?
KEEP up with your great videos 🗽👍👍👍
Hi, Aria! Hmmmm nope, same email as ever. Not sure why it isn't working for you 🤓 Thanks for the video suggestion!