Introduction to the forum - Tell us about yourself

[carmen9989]

Originally Posted by Isla Verde

This isn't a dental forum, Carmen. It's for people planning to move to Mexico.

ohh sorry, I am really sorry ..i didn't notice it

[AlanMexicali]

Originally Posted by Susanna17

I guess maybe I am naive but when I view website of Americans that have moved to San Miguel Allende - especialy I see many real estate agents working in San Miguel - selling real estate that are Americans that have moved there- how did they become established there? I mean basically I am just looking to find out if there is a "classified" website or online newspaper with employment of help wanted ads for work. The inner city of San Miguel,, my finace tells me is full of Americans and I find it hard to believe that every American moved there with no job or any prospect in mind before arriving there.

Yes, of course my fiance knows the wages there - he was born and raised there. I am just looking at the "American" side of trying to relocate there in a professional job. I basically was just trying to find web sites if for any major companies hiring - major motel chains, bed & breakfast, anything in human resources or social services. Surely, you don't expect me to hang a sign on a doorway and sell doughnuts on the street.

I see professional companies there in San Miguel but I just can't seem to locate classified advertising for work. But yes, my fiance is well aware of the income and jobs available for himself in his home town ....I am looking for myself.

Another thing. Have you ever been to San Miguel and see what a tiny little place you are talking about?

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by Susanna17

Thank you for at least telling me that - I can do that - I am a skilled person with over 20 years of business experience - I guess I am frustrated because I am not expecting a huge salary - just trying to find out if there was employment sites or classified sections where I can start looking early. I will be going with savings...I am not that naive and my fiance is a skilled craftsman so he will always find work. But thanks for the info.

Once you're here, one of the things you'll have to learn quickly is that things work differently in Mexico than they do in the States, especially in a smallish city like San Miguel. And as lovely a place as it is, the kinds of job opportunities you hope to find there may just not exist, or at least they may not exist in abundance.

[brendaycruz]

Originally Posted by Susanna17

I guess maybe I am naive but when I view website of Americans that have moved to San Miguel Allende - especialy I see many real estate agents working in San Miguel - selling real estate that are Americans that have moved there- how did they become established there? I mean basically I am just looking to find out if there is a "classified" website or online newspaper with employment of help wanted ads for work. The inner city of San Miguel,, my finace tells me is full of Americans and I find it hard to believe that every American moved there with no job or any prospect in mind before arriving there.

Yes, of course my fiance knows the wages there - he was born and raised there. I am just looking at the "American" side of trying to relocate there in a professional job. I basically was just trying to find web sites if for any major companies hiring - major motel chains, bed & breakfast, anything in human resources or social services. Surely, you don't expect me to hang a sign on a doorway and sell doughnuts on the street.

I see professional companies there in San Miguel but I just can't seem to locate classified advertising for work. But yes, my fiance is well aware of the income and jobs available for himself in his home town ....I am looking for myself.

I am sorry if I sounded like I was putting you down. I often buy from the neighbors when they make special meals, and my niece has a "Misc" store in her front room. She does pretty good till someone wants credit till Sabado. One of our neighbors sells cheese [homemade], another sells pan dulce and actually comes to our door. Mexico is great, but I do not stay in an area of retired people. Our community is a working group of people. I sure wish you luck in you upcoming adventure.

[sandyribeaches]

Originally Posted by terrybahena

Awesome! Where are you moving to in Mexico? Mountains? Beaches?
June is around the corner - seriously, how long have you guys planned for this move?

The beach in Guerrero, couple hours drive south of Acapulco. It's been a dream for years, a plan for almost 3 years, and into serious action last Sept after my mom died; I didn't feel like I could leave her and thought she had years left, but she decided she was tired (ready to go). I quit my job in Dec and we have been sorting thru things, planning, visiting Mexico and now the time is almost here. I'm beyond excited![/QUOTE]

So excited for you both! I would love to chat some time and hear about your planning experience and your visits down there. I also do not know how to private message????? I have not done 5 psts yet, so maybe I can't? Unsure. Is it OK to post email addresses on this site?

[mickisue1]

You mention that you sold real estate in the US.

If I were you, one avenue I might explore is contacting some of those ex-pats in San Miguel with RE agencies, and see if they need some temporary help.

If you are leaving in November, you are going just before the season when Americans and Canadians start heading to warmer places for winter, and real estate sales in warm regions are most brisk in winter.

[FHBOY]

This is from our friend RVGRINGO on another thread:

"There is no regulation of real estate agencies in Mexico. Such businesses are generally found where expats, who like familiar signs, are found. Elsewhere, the idea is rather new and not too efficient. "

[sandyribeaches]

Originally Posted by sandyribeaches

The beach in Guerrero, couple hours drive south of Acapulco. It's been a dream for years, a plan for almost 3 years, and into serious action last Sept after my mom died; I didn't feel like I could leave her and thought she had years left, but she decided she was tired (ready to go). I quit my job in Dec and we have been sorting thru things, planning, visiting Mexico and now the time is almost here. I'm beyond excited!

So excited for you both! I would love to chat some time and hear about your planning experience and your visits down there. I also do not know how to private message????? I have not done 5 psts yet, so maybe I can't? Unsure. Is it OK to post email addresses on this site?[/QUOTE]

Oh my- I just got home from work - is the area you are planning to move to near the epicenter of the earthquake?

[sandyribeaches]

Originally Posted by sandyribeaches

So excited for you both! I would love to chat some time and hear about your planning experience and your visits down there. I also do not know how to private message????? I have not done 5 psts yet, so maybe I can't? Unsure. Is it OK to post email addresses on this site?

Oh my- I just got home from work - is the area you are planning to move to near the epicenter of the earthquake?[/QUOTE]

[terrybahena]

Originally Posted by sandyribeaches

So excited for you both! I would love to chat some time and hear about your planning experience and your visits down there. I also do not know how to private message????? I have not done 5 psts yet, so maybe I can't? Unsure. Is it OK to post email addresses on this site?

Oh my- I just got home from work - is the area you are planning to move to near the epicenter of the earthquake?[/QUOTE]

Hi, well the epicenter was in Ometepec, which is a couple hours drive from my town. I did hear there was alot of shaking but so far have not heard of any serious damage or injury. I was told when I visited a month ago that Guerrero has alot of earthquakes. NOt sure about putting email addresses on here so hurry up and do 5 posts ha ha then we can pm...now I'm going to look for other posts about the earthquake maybe from someone like Isla Verde who lives in Mexico City...