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petunia679
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 Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 4:15 pm Post subject: Nice Places to work in Mexico |
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Hi there! I'm Jen. I just returned to America from Japan. I worked there for 3 years teaching English. I'm ready for something new and different. I want to work in Mexico.
I'm not sure how to get started on finding a job in Mexico. I would like to find a nice place because I travel with my 2 daughters.
If anyone has any cool insights or any info, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you very much!
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Ben Round de Bloc
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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| You didn't mention your qualifications or the ages of your daughters. Would your daughters be teaching EFL, too? It would be very difficult to maintain a family of three on one EFL teacher's income in this country. |
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petunia679
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 3:37 pm Post subject: sorry sorry |
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I'm in the middle of getting my TESOL and I have 3 years teaching experience. My daughters are three and five. I won't depend completely on my job to support my family. I have a monthly child support and nice alimony check. I've been homeschooling the girls for awhile now. I'm not worried about them not getting adequate education. I am concerned about finding a nice family atmosphere for the three of us.
Thanks bunches!
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Brenda
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Location: Montreal, Canada
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jenny,
Well, I particularly like the state of Guanajuato, so check out any city in that area (Leon, Guanajuato, Irapuato) or even the city of Queretaro. I can even get you acquainted with my friends from back there whom I've built strong friendships with and could hep you get used to your way around (especially in Leon where I lived for nearly a year)
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petunia679
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 8:53 pm Post subject: thanks |
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Hi Brenda!
Thank you for all the good info! Is it better to find a job online or travel to Mexico and look around?
Leon and Queretaro look nice in the pictures that I saw online. I would greatly appreciate any help in getting a job. I would like to find a job starting in October or after.
Ciao,
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Brenda
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| It might be difficult to find something in October. Most places hire in August or January. |
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Samantha
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Location: Mexican Riviera
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 4:11 am Post subject: |
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Jen,
You will need some extra paperwork to bring your two little ones into Mexico as a single parent which you may already know. As long as the father is okay with signing the required documentation for them to enter Mexico, it won't be a problem. |
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petunia679
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 6:30 pm Post subject: Paperwork? |
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Paperwork for my children? I've never heard of that. I didn't have a problem getting them to Japan and back. What paperwork do I need to have?
It sounds like I should head for Asia again. Mexico seems to be filled full of alot of hoops to jump through.
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Samantha
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| I wouldn't call it alot of hoops necessarily, but as a foreign country Mexico has rules just like other foreign countries. It is a measure to prevent child abductions and makes perfect sense really, given Mexico's proximity to the USA and the numbers of children missing. A minor child under 18 cannot travel to Mexico without the consent of both parents, no matter if one parent is the sole custodian or not. There are more details so do contact your local Consulate, and additionally you can find some of this spelled out on the airline websites. |
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MixtecaMike
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This is a bit out-of-date, but I travelled to Mexico in 1995 with my son, who was 8 at the time. All the websites and guidebooks said I would need a permission letter from his mom, however the Mexican embassy in Canberra said not as far as they knew. I got a letter (just in case) but was NEVER asked for any proof of anything by anyone in ANY country, including Mexico.
Similarly, my wife left Mexico with the kids a couple of times and was never asked for any sort of proof of permission to travel. This was in 2003 or thereabouts. None of us are (or have ever been) Mexican. |
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Samantha
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Location: Mexican Riviera
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To provide you with an example, the info quoted below is on the Northwest Airlines current website. It is Mexican law and the air carriers into Mexico will be held responsible so they strictly enforce this and will deny boarding without proper documentation. (There are other countries that have similar requirements so research should be thorough before traveling alone with a minor child)
Also, here is a link which contains a sample letter of permission and some further details for single parent travelers.
http://www.singleparenttravel.net/Writing/Documentation/DontLeaveHome.htm
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International Travel With Minors (including Canada & Mexico)
Due to international concern over child abduction, many governments have initiated additional requirements at arrival and departure points when children under 18 years old are not traveling with both parents. Many countries require documentary evidence of the adults' relationship and permission of the parent(s) or legal guardian before they will allow the child to cross the border. Single parents, grandparents, or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel. These requirements are in addition to passport or proof of citizenship requirements.
If a minor child is traveling with only one parent, the absent parent is expected to provide notarized consent. If only one parent has legal custody, that parent should be prepared to provide a court order of child custody to airlines and international authorities.
If a minor child is traveling alone or in someone else's company, both parents (or the sole, documented custodial parent) must provide notarized consent.
If a child traveling has a different last name from the mother and/or father, the parents should be prepared to provide evidence to airlines and official authorities, such as a birth certificate or adoption decree, to prove that they are the parents.
If one parent is deceased, a death certificate is required.
If the birth certificate shows that the minor only has one parent, it will be sufficient to hold only a notarized copy of the birth certificate.
Travelers should be aware that Mexican entry regulations require any unaccompanied minor under the age of 14 to be met by an adult.
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