He moved to Mexico & changed careers (without going back to school)

[@alex-wittman]

This special Mexico Q&A is with my husband, Taylor! We talk about how he started working remotely from Mexico PLUS advice for someone struggling to learn Spanish, his picks for best/worst Mexican beer, the place everyone in Guadalajara should visit & more! TIMESTAMPS in the description 🤓

[@cindyk3076]

How nice to see Taylor highlighted and Happy Birthday!

[@alex-wittman]

Taylor gave such great answers--it was a pleasure to sit down with him to film!

[@vicenteramirez2069]

Excellent!! Thank you for answering my question. Taylor's remote work transition keeps me motivated to push myself to learn to code and someday move to Mexico.

[@alex-wittman]

You can do it, Vicente!

[@vicenteramirez2069]

By the way, Alex, there is another Michigan native living in Jalisco. She also has a youtube channel. Her story is interesting. I follow her channel, too.

[@alex-wittman]

@@vicenteramirez2069 neat! What's the name of her channel??

[@vicenteramirez2069]

Touch of light homestead in Mexico

[@jj-bp3fr]

She really devoured him during that wedding dance kiss. Never seen that before, looked very wild for a public display. 😂

[@helloworld8492]

Thank you for talking about remote work! That's a goal of mine.

[@alex-wittman]

If you have any questions about getting started coding, please don’t hesitate to ask-I’m going to have Taylor take a look at the comments 🤓

[@vicenteramirez2069]

Taylor should create a youtube coding channel.

[@sophiemarcaurele]

​@@vicenteramirez2069yasss to that!

[@jess92850]

​@@alex-wittmanhi, this is very good video! My husband is also in the IT field and knows all that languages. We wonder how to start freelancing as Taylor did, we live in Canada but planning to move to México. Thank you in advance for sharing and answering 😊

[@alex-wittman]

@@jess92850 He started freelancing by finding jobs on Upwork. He found a few contractor gigs there and several actually turned into a full-time job offers! I recommend checking out the first interview we filmed together for more insight on the start of his journey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWaVf4moaKikp7M

[@brianleonard6885]

❤🎉 Beautiful couple and what sweethearts. Keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you do.

[@alex-wittman]

Thank you for your lovely comment, Brian!

[@sophiemarcaurele]

Taylor has such a sweet, gentle vibe. You are a very lovely couple ❤ happy birthday 🎂🎈 to the hubby! 🥳

[@alex-wittman]

Thank you, Sophie! I will pass along the birthday wishes!

[@dannylemmon7123]

Thanks for the great info and answers! Also, happy Birthday Taylor!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Danny! I'm glad you found it helpful 🤓 let us know if you have any other questions about working remote from Mexico!

[@WeDidntExpectthis]

Great video. I liked it how honest Taylor was that it wasn't easy studying to be a developer and applying for work and it sounds like it took a couple of years for him to nail a job he liked. He mentioned putting his US address on his resume to at least not be immediately disqualified from applying for a job. I assume that included putting a US phone number on it too? Is there any particular company you recommend for buying a reliable US phone number from? I was surprised to hear him say that studying Spanish for just 5 minutes a day could make a big difference - this is very motivating! Thanks Taylor!

[@lunitab0nita]

I’m 26 and starting to look into coding as a career, so thank you for this video!! Helpful and reaffirms what I want to do 🥳

[@alex-wittman]

You got this! Wishing you all the best on your journey!

[@francieanneriley7349]

excellent Q&A, thank you.

[@alex-wittman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aaronsponsler8448]

Nice video, it helped with understanding the job market and how to get into companies. I'm making a pivot right now into project management and am hoping that I have similar success.

[@RigiLiquid945]

Happy birthday bro. I like that Alex allows you on her channel LOL

[@alex-wittman]

Haha glad to have him on & have another video in the works with him coming soon!

[@chonkyb3134]

Nice video😊

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching!

[@janeberryman3581]

Thanks for sharing today

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Jane! We have a plans for a Spanish vlog coming soon!

[@ricardomartinez4341]

I love to watch your videos seeing you & husband happy living in Mexico I'm ftom CDMX Greetings from Santa Monica California 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇦

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Ricardo!

[@adriandelatorre8341]

My Mobile set up: Laptop, Keyboard, mouse (tracball), external monitor, small Laptop stand, headphones, cell phone hotspot, inverter and small power bank with 110v plug. all fits in a standard backpack. I dispatch So Cal area from anywhere as long as I can have internet access.

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for sharing, Adrian! This is super helpful!

[@sophiemarcaurele]

The power bank is key considering the frequent power outages in some areas of México! 🫡

[@adriandelatorre8341]

@@sophiemarcaurele I have a small one very portable, can charge my particular laptop three times 👍🏻

[@keikofay9804]

@@sophiemarcaurele Hello! What is your preferred power bank?

[@adriandelatorre8341]

@@keikofay9804 ELECAENTA Portable Power Station 200W, 200Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup, 2 AC Pure Sine Wave Outlets, PD 60W USB. Works great for me.

[@genaroignot3332]

Hola. saludos Alex y mucho exuto

[@barboshaa]

As a FANG principal engineer, congrats on learning to code... but I would recommend to catch up and focus on engineering fundamentals and system's design. Coding might become obsolete sooner than we can imagine; specially html and and front end development. As a Mexican, if you're living in Mexico, I hope you are paying taxes to SAT (Mexican IRS).

[@julietschida9114]

Great video! I heard you mention that you have great benefits. How does that work when you live out of the states?

[@alex-wittman]

He gets five weeks of paid vacation & money to put toward our health insurance plan in Mexico--among other things!

[@Rennygade1]

Can you spell out Taylor’s favorite music again, and clarify if he mentioned the band or songs? I have a Mexican music Spotify list…helps with learning Spanish!

[@alex-wittman]

Gera MX & Peso Pluma!

[@Rennygade1]

@@alex-wittman Thank you!

[@giulialeone8056]

You guys are the best 🥹🩷

[@alex-wittman]

We love you! Looking forward to chatting with you for the channel 🥰

[@boddenwachter8706]

Hi, I have braces and I’ve dentist appointment every four weeks to get them checked and I live in Canada, but the problem is I want to move out of Canada to Mexico. I don’t know how I’m gonna do that with braces because I can’t fly back to Canada for them to check my braces like I don’t know what to do now

[@boddenwachter8706]

Can I easily find a dentist in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@TheGdlvegas]

​@@boddenwachter8706..Yes very easy to find quality dentist and a lot of chipper than an USA and Canada

[@alex-wittman]

I've had a really great experience with dentists both in Queretaro and Guadalajara. I second what the other commenter said that you can easily find a dentist in Mexico & one that speaks English if necessary.

[@maryjoan4128]

Alex how do you make a living..way to go you two

[@alex-wittman]

You're looking at it, Mary Joan!

[@stephanieespana1600]

Ahora ya lo conozco hahahahaha ! Deberías poner subtitulos en español hahahhaha porque aveces no entiendo todo hahahaha

[@alex-wittman]

Vamos a grabar un vlog en español pronto!!

[@Miguel-ve1lh]

💥

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Miguel!

[@laura-bronner]

Taylor mispronounced Carta Blanca after you asked him the worst Mexican beer 😜

[@laura-bronner]

Taylor is the best! I loved this dynamic, such a fun video. Miss you guys 🥰

[@alex-wittman]

Lol come to Guadalajara, make a video with me & I will let you rail against Carta Blanca!!

[@Deltron6060]

Is the answer only fans?

[@rx0102]

she could be dressed a little more modestly...