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[That Canada Guy]

I have a few questions, I'm finishing up a degree right now in Canada.
I have been debating taking a degree in Education afterwards. Would an Education degree (Secondary/High School) be useful in gaining a better job in Mexico? I ask because if I came to Mexico, I would want to do so for a few years, teaching.

Also I've heard about a large crime/violent crime factor in Mexico City...Is Mexico City really as unsafe as some of the media has made it out to be?

Can an ESL teaching job get you a work permit in Mexico?

How are the prices on things such as groceries, beer, clothing in relation to what the average person will earn teaching in Mexico City?

Thanks for any help!

[Guy Courchesne]

Long term, the education degree is the best bet, opening up the best jobs in the city.

I think the worst you'll ever deal with in Mexico City is a pickpocket. Media has it way overblown.

Yes, EFL teaching here can get you a work permit, either directly through your employer, or independently. The latter is a bit trickier but others here have done it.

Imported goods are either the same price as back home or pricier, especially now with the peso slipping against the dollar. Local foods and groceries are cheaper than back home. Same goes for clothes...US brand names are pricey, local cheap.

Beer, you ask? You'll love it here. Dirt cheap.

What you'll earn here depends on a lot on where you'll teach. You shouldn't be earning anything less than 7000 pesos per month, and would probably top out at 15,000 per month, though more is possible.

[thelmadatter]

In the long run, an education degree is a good thing here. However, dont knock the idea of spending a couple years here then returning to do the degree. Your experience will be very useful measuring stick to weigh against what they teach you at school. I wish I had had more teaching experience before I did my masters.

Not to mention the fact that schools here, at least the unis, and the private schools are starting to prefer those with more specific preparation, and not just a native speaker.