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Mexican American Thinking of moving to Guadalajara

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Where to start....... well, I was born in California and lived here most of my life, but spent summers in Guadalajara (well Tlaquepaque). Currently I've grown pretty fed up with the hamster wheel I seem to be stuck in and the high cost of living of California and I am seriously considering moving to Tlaquepaque. My parents have homes where I can live free of charge and I am eligible to obtain double citizenship, I am a college grad (psychology major), and speak both English and Spanish (female 25yrs old). Realistically what kind of jobs can I obtain and how much income do I need to bring in to be able to live comfortably?
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AlanMexicali
polynomial said:
There isn't a lot of jobs in psychology in Mexico, but the fact that you studied in the states might give you an edge. It depends on which school you went to and where you apply.

You could always try to go into teaching though.
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Actually I feel there is a demand for psychologists equal to Canada or the US in Mexico.

I was wondering why you think there might not be. My sister in law is a psychiatrist and tells me things about her profession in Mexico sometimes.

There are people in every country with a need that would involve the mental health professions, I would imagine.

Teaching and nursing here are two of the lower paid professions, especially compared to Canada and the US.

My sister in law does very well financially. Excellent in fact.
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jhoana_pnc said:
Where to start....... well, I was born in California and lived here most of my life, but spent summers in Guadalajara (well Tlaquepaque). Currently I've grown pretty fed up with the hamster wheel I seem to be stuck in and the high cost of living of California and I am seriously considering moving to Tlaquepaque. My parents have homes where I can live free of charge and I am eligible to obtain double citizenship, I am a college grad (psychology major), and speak both English and Spanish (female 25yrs old). Realistically what kind of jobs can I obtain and how much income do I need to bring in to be able to live comfortably?
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I feel you will have a few months or longer to get into a situation were a job might present itself, but networking in Mexico is very well established and people seem very helpful, at times, when socializing and in a sincere way. Best of luck to you. Being from the background that you describe makes me feel you will have a wonderful time here, especially since you seem motivated. I have never lived in Guadalajara but if it is anything like the city of San Luis Potosi the social life will be wonderful. That is a big plus living in Mexico.
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AlanMexicali
polynomial said:
Almost all (if not all) jobs in Mexico pay lower than in Canada and the US, but any job is better than no job when you're trying to make money. Besides, not all teachers have it that bad.
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Teaching and nursing are professional type jobs in Canada and the US as would be law enforcement, but in Mexico those jobs pay very little compared to Canada and the US and other professional type jobs in Mexico itself. They are not even close to paying what they get NOB in "respects" to most other professions. In other words NOB the pay is OK for them, here it is very low.
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