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avacado · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

If I go to Guadalajara and look for a job in May will I be able to find one that starts in August?

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Most definitely. You will even likely be able to find a job that starts in May or during the summer.

Of course, that's very general. It depends on what your qualifications are and what type of work you are seeking.

avacado · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

In May I will have a BS in Anthropology, Spanish minor. I have 2 years experience teaching college general chemistry (as a teaching assistant). I have tutored ESL to young children and taught reading and spelling to Spanish speaking grade school students. Currently I tutor MCAT science for a test prep company.

Will these qualifications be enough to find a job without problems?

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

I would say so. The difference on finding a job at a particular time of year is between language schools, which are generally hiring year round, and elementary/secondary/post secondary education jobs that fill positions for late August starts. You would have a big jump on everyone else in the latter category by arriving in May.

FreddyM · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 180 Location: Mexico

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

I've always wondered how QuikLearning was able to offer that kind of money, and up to 20K, as the rumour went that I heard. Is the bulk of that commissions from sales?

Mexico City language schools often send you to companies to give classes, so, more travel time and more money per hour. Some other places run such company classes...Guadalajara, Villahermosa, and Toluca are examples.

In a private elementary/secondary/post-secondary school, you'll probably have more benefits and in many cases higher pay. The only drawback there I can think of may be flexibility in schedules.

Language schools almost always offer lower pay and few benefits if any, excpet perhaps in DF. They will be more flexible in scheduling, often.

cultureman · Joined: 13 Nov 2004 Posts: 7

you have an advantage because you have a degree in anthropology. i also have a degree in anthropology.

avacado · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

FreddyM · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 180 Location: Mexico

exactly how valuable or advantageous are college degrees from the United States here in Mexico? I have both a bachelor's and master's degrees in the social sciences from the U.S., as well as state certification in ESL teaching. ya think I could play those off for some big bucks?

cultureman · Joined: 13 Nov 2004 Posts: 7

i am not teaching, though i have considered it and i am still condsidering it. may background is in anthropology and archaeology and i am currently studying the nahuatl langauge. that is good that you have a degree in anthropology because it shows you understand individuals on a cultural and social level which would complement your teaching.