Wanting to spend two+ years living simply (long)

[synthia]

Remember, too, that crappy jobs in developing countries pay crappy local wages.

[Roanin]

Originally Posted by synthia

Remember, too, that crappy jobs in developing countries pay crappy local wages.

No intentions of doing anything crappy, anywhere.

[synthia]

Originally Posted by JDG

I was hoping to be able to find some sort of crappy job to support myself.

Then why this post?

[Roanin]

Originally Posted by synthia

Then why this post?

Hi Synthia, I think there may be some confusion here. It seems that your quote should be directed at JDG, as I have'nt even used the word "crappy" in any of my posts.

[pedro]

awright stubblejumper[hope ya got a sense o' humour 'cause that's a prequisite if ya wanna live in mexico]].i live in chapala and here's the scam:ferget construction,restaurant ,real estate sales-ain't gonna happen fer ya.
i know some 20 and 40 somthin's, that makes their living on the puter.
why dontcha tell us what other things ya think ya got in yer bow that might be useful here and we'll give ya the reality of it.

[Roanin]

Originally Posted by pedro

awright stubblejumper[hope ya got a sense o' humour 'cause that's a prequisite if ya wanna live in mexico]].i live in chapala and here's the scam:ferget construction,restaurant ,real estate sales-ain't gonna happen fer ya.
i know some 20 and 40 somthin's, that makes their living on the puter.
why dontcha tell us what other things ya think ya got in yer bow that might be useful here and we'll give ya the reality of it.

Howdy Pedro!, most of my recent 'sperience comes from housin'. How 'bout ale house, crack house, whore house?. Bin a jar head an' a cop. Worked the "cash-in-transit" biz (armored). In my mid fifties an' still lottsa gas in the ol' tank, so no intenshuns of sittin' 'round on ma keeshter. You see any gaps in that good ol' 'conomy ya'all got set up for me down there? Tourist industry need any improovin'? Show me what ya got!!

[RVGRINGO]

You can't just come to Mexico and go to work. It is not permitted. You have a lot of homework to do and should start at the Mexican Consulate nearest your home.

[Roanin]

I have no intentions of just turning up in Mexico, and assuming that I can just start work somewhere. I am probably more informed than the average person. I have spent several days researching and talking to people, and I am aware of the steps that I must go through. Just lining up my ducks, so to speak. Will be visiting later in the year for a month to see for myself, if it's for me. Meanwhile, I just thought I would chat with you guys on-line and learn some more of the low-down on the area. Any advice is always welcome. The main point being that I need to find a way of supporting myself from a self-employed stand-point, and ensuring that I fit into the local society.

[RVGRINGO]

Most of those on this forum are retired expats from the US or Canada and aren't working at anything more than longevity. As such, we can offer advice, based on our experience, about living here but not much about working here. It appears that you already know that you will find many barriers to working in Mexico, including being self employed. Permits are not easy to obtain and may be impossible unless you have extremely unique talents. If you compete with 'locals,' you may find harsher responses. A very successful Belgian opened a unique business here and made a hasty retreat to Belgium to insure his continued longevity in spite of the popularity of his business and the fact that he had Mexican employees and was fluent in Spanish and several other languages. He even had all the appropriate licenses and permits. Strange things can happen. Unless you are Mexican, it will be very difficult or impossible to "fit into the local society" although you may be accepted as a resident 'extranjero'. Once you have your ducks in a row, I'm sure you will have more specific questions; then, we may be of more help.

[Roanin]

Originally Posted by RVGRINGO

Most of those on this forum are retired expats from the US or Canada and aren't working at anything more than longevity. As such, we can offer advice, based on our experience, about living here but not much about working here. It appears that you already know that you will find many barriers to working in Mexico, including being self employed. Permits are not easy to obtain and may be impossible unless you have extremely unique talents. If you compete with 'locals,' you may find harsher responses. A very successful Belgian opened a unique business here and made a hasty retreat to Belgium to insure his continued longevity in spite of the popularity of his business and the fact that he had Mexican employees and was fluent in Spanish and several other languages. He even had all the appropriate licenses and permits. Strange things can happen. Unless you are Mexican, it will be very difficult or impossible to "fit into the local society" although you may be accepted as a resident 'extranjero'. Once you have your ducks in a row, I'm sure you will have more specific questions; then, we may be of more help.

Thanks for the "heads-up". It appears that retirees fit the bill, but not so much someone with a bit of working life left in him. Perhaps I will rethink my strategy. Just cant see me sitting on my butt doing nothing all day, I need to keep busy at something productive. Looks like the Philippines is more "up my alley" !