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wildrover · Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Wuhan, PRC

Hola,
Thank you all very much for your speedy replies. Xiao Yan and I are thankful. And now that I know what DF stands for I feel in the loop so to say Laughing

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Except for a short visit to Baja I haven't much time south of the border and my knowledge is limited. However it has been my impression that Mexico City is overpopulated, poor air quality ( trying to get away from that here in China), and a bit of a crime problem ( kidnapping is a major industry I've heard).
I think we will still keep Mexico as an option but will look around as we have some time . Peru was mentioned and I hadn't considered that till now but it seems like it's worth a look into as well.
Once again thanks for taking the time to share your advice.

geaaronson · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Mexico City

Phil K.
You got me running to the dictionary to check the word IDIOM and sure enough, it�s in English as well. Translated into spanish it�s n.(expression)modismo m, giro m, (dialect) lenguaje.
So not quite Spanglish. But as for being here in Mexico, it�s never been long enough.
If anything I sometimes make the mistake of using a french word instead of its Spanish counterpart. More than once I�ve said mercredi instead of miercoles.

Phil_K · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 2041 Location: A World of my Own

I'm going to have a helluva time mixing up languages, as I'm off to England this week, and then to Paris! I'm sure there will be a smattering of Spanish dropped into those languages.

Prof.Gringo · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:27 pm Post subject:

geaaronson · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Mexico City

Just don�t ask for tortillas when you mean croissants! Sounds like a fantastic trip.

sroetem · Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 33

I have to first say thank you to all the helpful community members that give advice and recommendations on this site. I know that many have been saved a lot of trouble by getting good direction.

I was initially supposed to arrive in early August to look for work.
Currently, I am volunteering and taking care of administrative business in my country.

Let me know if I am going about finding work in the most efficient manner.

1. Get my degree certified (apostile).
2. Get my birth cert notarized.
3. Have my TOEFL cert with me.
4. Send letters and emails to schools I am interested in working for noting my arrival date of mid-December.
5. Show up and pound on the doors of the said schools.
6. Accept a position after careful consideration.

Do these steps seem pretty clear cut?
I understand that semesters start in early/mid January in most towns.
I'm looking to teach in 3-4 different places. I can be more specific if it helps with understanding.
I've taught at univ. in Asia, worked with children my whole life and have been in class rooms as an assistant in multiple environs. My minor is in education.

I may be arriving with my partner, who has similar qualifications.
What do you think? Am I missing something. Cheers!

Oreen Scott · Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 179 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico

Degree and TESOL both need apostile. No need for a birth certificate. A valid passport needs to be presented to migration. Be sure to get an FM-T when you arrive because it will be converted to an FM-3.

geaaronson · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Mexico City

Actually, oreen, I needed my birth certificate to get my original FM3 as well as a bank statement.

leslie · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 235

Oreen Scott · Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 179 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico

geaaronson · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Mexico City

I was required to supply my birth certificate at the Merida immigration office back in February of 2006, believe it or not.

Prof.Gringo · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: Fm3 information

notamiss · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject:

DF, 1997. I needed my birth certificate for the FM2 application. Translated, but not apostilled.

wildrover · Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Wuhan, PRC

hello leslie,
thanks for the excellent suggestion. tampico sounds like it might be exactly what we're looking for. Personally I really don't care for big cities and the thought of living in DF was not too appealing.
Now from what I have read it seems the hiring season there starts very early in the summer. Can I assume the same applies in tampico as well? That could pose a problem as neither of us finish here in china till early, mid june. Good news is that we will return to the US after finishig here. our home is in Florida which puts us within easy and inexpensive striking distance of the mexician gulf coast. anyway thanks again for your suggestion. we will definetly look into it. if it's not too much bother might i contact if we have any other questions.i can't think of a better source of info than someone already there. keep well and thanks.