Living in Merida " Tips ?"

carter
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Joined: 28 Jul 2008
Posts: 2
Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:18 am

 

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Hi

My wife and I have decided we are going to make the big move and travel south as into Merida. We like what we see and the climate and location works for us.

We have decided on buying a house and are aware of the details on buying property. We are however wondering on maybe doing some work down that way to keep busy. We don't have to as in don't need much of an income but would be nice just to have something to do. My wife has the bulk of the skills being a communications director for many years and was educated in journalism / writing / editing. As you can see from my post that is not my strength. (lol) don't throw rocks.

Anyway, we would love to get any info, ideas, tips that anyone has to share on living / working in or around Merida in the Yucatan. Note we still plan to have an address here in Alberta and come back here every 6 months. But again any tips you have please feel free to let us know.

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lakis20
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Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 11

Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:34 am

 

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Hi from Riviera Maya,

where are you from ?
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Mejico Joe
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Retired Early in Mexico

Joined: 28 Oct 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Ajijic, Mexico

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:08 am

 

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A couple of quick comments:

I suggest you visit during the worst weather months (August or September) to see if it’s to your liking.

I personally don’t know the Merida job market potential. I live in the Lake Chapala area of Mexico (near Guadalajara). When I’m asked by people relocating to our area about job opportunities, I usually offer the following:

6. Mexico does not want you to take a job away from a Mexican citizen.
7. People that are entrepreneurial tend to be more successful at making the transition to working in Mexico.
8. Spanish fluency is a plus.
9. Provide goods and services to Gringos. You understand them. You speak their language, etc.
10. Do a Internet based business. This could be a possibility with your wife’s communications and writing skills.

Another option, may be recruiting English speaking Mexicans for jobs in Alberta. I have a friend that is Canadian and lives in Guadalajara and this is his business. If you are interested in more info send me an email through my website at the bottom of this post.
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