How to MAKE MONEY in MEXICO as a FOREIGNER (+ advice for moving to Mexico)

[@alex-wittman]

Apartment hunting tips, renting in Spanish cheatsheet & 11-point Move to Mexico Checklist! Download the FREE 32-page Move to Mexico Quickstart Guide (PDF) 👉🏼 backpackingbrunette.com/mexicoguide/

[@alalesc3796]

I know there are some nice places to move/retire or for any reason you would like to live in a different country that are really nice but after I traveled to a lot of different countries around the world I noticed/found out that Mexico has it all, you can find a place in Mexico according to what you have in mind. Mexico is a world on its own!

[@douglasoster7102]

This may be your most informative video. You shared your lives and it explained a lot about your profound affection for Mexico. Thank you and all the best.

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Douglas 🤓

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Alex, your hair is stunning. You guys make a great couple. Great idea for a video. I agree that Mexicans are warm and friendly people.

[@alex-wittman]

The Revlon blowout brush has been a game changer for me 😜 thanks for watching 🥰

[@lailaatallah1857]

Sooo great! Thanks for sharing your journey and so many tips!!

[@alex-wittman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suejohnson6254]

This is one of my favorite videos!

[@alex-wittman]

Ahhhh I’m so happy to hear that, Sue! This was one of my favorite videos to film 🥰

[@maryloug4348]

So true about the food, you can buy more fresh food and not feel sick 👌

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

Spending more time in one place is going to give you a greater sense and better perspective as to what to expect of that city.

[@mirandafrisbee8857]

Thanks for answering my questions! So cool how Mexico just seemed like a perfect option for you both so easily. My husband and I plan to move to the Queretaro area in a year or two, and I just get so inspired by your videos 😅 ❤️

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for your great questions, Miranda! So exciting that you and your husband are planning on making Querétaro your home 🥰

[@Wilfredos_]

Nice! I feel L❤️ve is on the air in Querétaro. You guys are made for each other. I am so happy for both of you!

[@alex-wittman]

Thank you, Wilfredo! 🥰

[@fredhagan7942]

Great video. I really enjoyed hearing more from and about Taylor. And congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You guys seem like a wonderful couple!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Fred & thank you for your kind words! 🥰

[@ForTheLoveOfHomes]

Really enjoyed the video and info! ❤️

[@alex-wittman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sylviamito7045]

New here 😮😮 I thought he was her best friend/ roommate 🌈🌈 He is sweet.

[@WiseWithTime]

That boy definitely got sugar in his tank!

[@PJ10236]

You guys look so happy living in 🇲🇽, Buenos mozos, Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@dorisn.correa2537]

Congratulations on your up-coming Wedding!

[@alex-wittman]

Thank you, Doris! We're so excited! 🥰

[@photoipster]

Loved this episode!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Jim!

[@harlyredhonda9938]

I know this was a month ago but your guys great

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching! This video was a fun one to film 🥰

[@alex-wittman]

What questions do you have for Taylor about living in Mexico? Ask away in the comments 🤓

[@yew6981]

Is teaching English online still a viable option to make money while living in Mexico?

[@adriandelatorre8341]

Fantastic Video! I need to start learning some coding

[@tarey05]

Queretaro is very much like southern California, LA- rolling hills, eternal spring weather with no humidity. It's becoming very Americanized. Not really a stretch for Americans who have never traveled abroad. It's an easy place to live.

[@alex-wittman]

I think moving to another country is always an adjustment, but yes, Queretaro is a lovely place to live!

[@b.mari.g]

my question is: how do you travel safely? My family is from Jalisco and I have heard horrific stories about things that happen to people who travel from place to place in Mexico. Also, do you recommend a woman living in mexico solo?

[@alex-wittman]

I usually travel by bus & mostly stick to traveling during the day. I know women who live alone in Mexico--personally, I feel comfortable traveling alone.

[@raymcsloy8125]

Loved it and love you both!! Hope you have a wonderful wedding!

[@ggibson191]

Taylor. I am a very healthy 77 yo living now in the GTA part of Ontario Canada (Oakville). I have spent much time in Mexico, but it has been years. (I can still speak a little Spanish.) I know I am not a CODER, but I have been trying to get the most menial of jobs for years unsuccessfully. I retired from the Real Estate business years ago, and I'm now bored, but I do not owe anyone any money and have about $52000 banked, plus I own a (guesstimate) $24000 Cadillac. What can I do, especially in Mexico? (I am planning on CDMX for dental work very soon.)

[@taylorwilkinson9272]

Cool! There are lots of great sights to see in cdmx! As for work, in my experience, foreigners in Mexico generally have better luck working for international companies remotely (or freelancing).

[@stevegfromnc3482]

At home, could you drive for Uber. I have driven for Uber part time in NC from my late 50's into my 60's. Not sure I would want to depreciate a $24,000 car doing that. My cars have started at USD 14,000. You could look at all the possibilities on Upwork. I have been thinking about copywriting/proofreading, but it depends on your individual skillset.

[@ggibson191]

@@stevegfromnc3482 I have done the UBER thing...too many expenses, but your good thoughts are appreciated.

[@hivolco151]

Mexico City has some of the most amazing Museums in the WORLD.... I don't know if you are trying to look for work? But if you learned a lot about everything in the different museums maybe you would do private tours? then take your small group or couples to the best restaurants... there are MANY!! Step one getting to know them. :) VIVA A MEXICO

[@gedeonpaul4769]

Hello!!! I would love to know more about his coding journey.

[@YouGotOptions2]

Just the kind of stuff I like to know. Thanks

[@alex-wittman]

I hope you find the interview with Taylor helpful, Todd! Feel free to leave a comment with any questions you have for him about making money in Mexico or anything else about living in Mexico as a foreigner 🤓

[@rishalinda7165]

There is snow skiing in Mexico. Bosques de Monterreal - San Antonio de las Alazanas

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

Nice video. But... Why do I wave at you when you say welcome back... LOL... Everyrtime

[@jackietrueblood5916]

When is your wedding? Do you plan to share a video with your followers? I really enjoyed this video.

[@alex-wittman]

I just shared a video about the wedding 🥰

[@esbiermann62]

Hello- so what coding language do you suggest to learn - the one that would get you most jobs/$ (without ever having coded before). And any training sites you suggest for this? I may have to visit Queretaro on my quest for the best retirement place in Mexico...

[@sirgalahad1470]

Fantastic Video! I need to start learning some Spanish

[@alex-wittman]

Thank you for your awesome questions!

[@esbiermann62]

What made you move from Spain? Was also thinking about trying to live there part time/full time for retirement - or France but I know Spanish...

[@alex-wittman]

We just wanted a new adventure & were both curious about LATAM!

[@TomAtkinson-gq2wx]

What work is available around horses and cattle

[@monkeylencho1875]

Visit Guadalajara...

[@alex-wittman]

We have plans to spend some time in Guadalajara soon 🤓

[@brianbrowning8498]

❤your channel! Found it a couple of days ago and have been binging. What a cute couple y'all make! Taylor is a hottie!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@tarnananda1797]

Good video!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching!

[@havad3938]

Good sense of humor. Yes, you look Beautiful! .......to be a permanent, you require so much in the bank; is this a hindrance for most? How do you get around it

[@samuelcota7835]

Awesome video! Do you guys pay income taxes in Mexico? Utilize the foreign earned income exclusion to reduce/eliminate your US tax bill?

[@alex-wittman]

Temporary residents don’t pay taxes in Mexico 🤓

[@samuelcota7835]

@@alex-wittman as if I needed another reason to return to Querétaro 😄

[@Amatullah.574]

​@@alex-wittmanwhat's considered temporary?

[@brandyhenderson]

I know you said that everyone is so nice there. Is that just in your current city or everywhere? I’ve heard some not-so-great things about how Americans are treated in Mexico, and I’ve personally received hostility online from Mexicans just for saying I’m American.

[@pamelanurse2024]

Thanks Taylor! Interesting to hear how you transitioned to web development. Alex, could you interview some retired people there in Queretaro? I realize most of your friends are close to your age but do expat retirees typically live there?

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for the suggestion, Pamela!

[@jessiejane189]

Can I get some advice about moving to Mexico with my kids and can you recommend cities that we can live in and find work and school and I am currently living in jamaica

[@maryjoan4128]

Kudos to Taylor

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Mary Joan! 🥰

[@taylorwilkinson9272]

Thank you!

[@wendybagley6775]

What other remote jobs are there if you are not Techy? Apart from English teaching?

[@alex-wittman]

I recommend checking out the blog Making Sense of Cents--awesome resource for diving into the wide world of online work!

[@kendalldunlap2745]

Enjoying your videos. Any chance in connecting withTaylor about web development? Thanks! Kendall

[@alex-wittman]

He has a KZbin channel as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epeskJJteNuXb6csi=BsS1YNvR-h0kvYT8

[@SergioNavaa]

I just found out about your guys channel, love your guys content about living in Mexico! I’m from Southern California, but my family is from Edomex, I want to move to Mexico very soon, but idk what options I have for remote work in order to support myself. I’ve never been to college ever since I graduated HS, and my current role is a testing specialist for a bio tech company. Can anyone recommend me any jobs or careers I can start looking into in order to start looking for remote work and applying for jobs? Pls and thank you! :)

[@geraldarnoult]

live in Tijuana, I'm 69 very good health, speak Spanish and love Mexico, can you suggest something I can do in my home office, it gets a little frustrating asking what can I do online? I write as I am now, but can I be a writer? that is an intimidating question, but not necessarily write, I have been living in Mexico for 45 years, I'm on S.S., but still work in the U.S. 3 times per week, I hate to sit in the border for 1.5, 2 hours, I don't need a lot of money but still need to make money, what kind of coding does Taylor do?, please respond, it would be very appreciated, my wife is Mexican, but become a citizen years ago, she is on S.S. also been all over Mexico even did some work in Mexico but I'm looking for home work that will give me some freedom possible travel are locate

[@sweetandsimple.]

I was considering learning how to code but heard you'd be expected to work 50+ hrs a week in almost any job which is what turned me off. Is this a true expectation Taylor? Look forward to hearing anything and everything you can share please. Thank you!

[@cicciuzzu5032]

Working online seems soo difficult and not everyone can do it.

[@JamieWidlak]

I need to talk to you I'm in San Juan del Río I'm in central living in a graffic design shop of a great guy but prior to this I was homeless and for 6 months I can't speak Spanish good and I've been here almost 2 years I haven't had a phone in 7 months I want to do the things you say but I only make 1200 pasos a week I work here and I work at a bar I'm the cook I graduated from Paul Mitchell I had a car here and barbershop but i went to imagration in Querétaro and when I got released now I'm considered a no national citzen I have no id can't get a bank account and no family I can do alot but with no phone or ways to learn have almost starved to death I'm 40 and my name is Leonard palmer thanks

[@JamieWidlak]

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[@SAMINCAMBODIA24]

Hi, I am looking to come over to Mexico in Sep/Oct time I want to know where the most authentic food I am in the process of researching a lot about Mexican food as I want to experience it as a chef would you be my guide while I'm over there please! 😁 I need to know how much it's going to cost me to live for about a month, I'm passionate about food and want to open my own business back in the Swansea, Wales (UK) at some point as I think people need to experience the best food from Mexico so maybe my journey starts here, I've been a chef for 20 years but got out of it when the pandemic hit but now I'd like to start my own business! if anyone can help let me know, Thanks ❤️🙏😁

[@TheRealtyCouple]

Hello from Michigan! We are toying with the idea of leaving the country as we have two young boys and are fed up with the school shootings in the US. Do you know of any expats to Mexico with young children and how they’ve faired? Really enjoyed your video btw!

[@alex-wittman]

Check out Mexico Cassie's blog: mexicocassie.com/mexico-for-kids/ She also has a book about moving to Merida with children!

[@TheRealtyCouple]

@@alex-wittman thank you!

[@DougPVlogs]

Kids adapt very quickly and easily. You will be surprised how quickly they get fluent in Spanish if you send them to a public school.

[@sunnybrookfamily6711]

Looking for Guinness on draft here in qro. Good irish food to go along with it a bonus. Any suggestions?

[@alex-wittman]

I would check Wicklow & Celtics Pub! Not sure about the food, but at least one of those spots should have Guinness.

[@taylorwilkinson9272]

@@alex-wittman I second this!

[@blondetruther]

Good video! Taylor - my Australian husband and I moved to Mexico a year ago from Australia and he is just starting to study data analytics but has alot of experience with accounting support for large corporations. Are there any agency websites you found particularly useful in finding online work? He has his own company and would work as a contractor remotely into the US since he doesn't have a green card. Thanks!

[@brandyhenderson]

Hi! I’m just curious about your transition. How exciting that must be. I’m also curious about people who actually find non-remote jobs in Mexico and how easy it is for them. (By the way, I work in the same industry as your husband. I work remotely in the US, but they don’t hire non-US residents or I would offer to get him connected.)

[@blondetruther]

@@brandyhenderson I honestly have never heard of an expat working locally in Mexico, unless they are a Mexican citizen and own their own business (like a restaurant or a furniture store). Wages in Mexico are crazy low for the Mexican people.

[@stacie007]

Well, my boyfriend is Taylor's age....teaching himself Spanish & coding....AND loves sports! We just moved to Qro a month ago. How do we get these two together? LOL.

[@alex-wittman]

They should connect on Instagram! He’s @coding4tacos 🌮🌮🌮

[@stacie007]

@@alex-wittman Also he did VIPKID until China pulled the plug!

[@Miguel-ve1lh]

Is he still a web developer? How to get a remote job

[@travisashley2904]

Great info! Your husband is cute.

[@cesarmolina2634]

Are there any resources you recommend for people who want to start learning web development?

[@alex-wittman]

Taylor says to check out: www.freecodecamp.org/

[@Tejaneaux-ic8dp]

I flip semi trucks. Buy them in america. Transport them to mexico to get fixed and sell them in america.

[@alex-wittman]

Nice! Sounds like you've found something that works for you!

[@darkkstar5647]

When you describe working as a front-end developer, you do mean for a USA company, right?

[@alex-wittman]

Taylor has a remote position with a company based in the US.

[@taylorwilkinson9272]

That's correct!

[@lindylee1139]

Where did you live in Spain and why did you leave?

[@alex-wittman]

We lived in Madrid for two year. We loved Madrid & loved Spain but wanted a new adventure 🥰

[@robynelcock6670]

Taylor and Alex, I know you both taught English when you first moved here. With what company/school did you teach at? Was it mostly online? Have you done any teaching in the classroom? I am in the process of studying for my CELTA certificate. I know the money is not great, but not pursuing teaching for the money. I didn't finish my degree years ago (life kinda happened). I am hoping to be able to get some experience while we are here.

[@alex-wittman]

Hi, Robyn! We taught for Vipkid when we first moved to Mexico. We haven’t done any classroom teaching in Mexico (although we did work in public schools in Spain). From what I understand, the pay isn’t great in Mexico by US standards, but there are opportunities-even more so if you’re willing to commute/have a car.

[@taylorwilkinson9272]

From what I understand, the CELTA certificate is probably the most highly regarded ESL cert, so that might open some doors - whether it be online or in person. Best of luck!

[@susanmaguire9009]

I don’t know, did we get an answer “how to make a living”? If not coding, then what?

[@alex-wittman]

Many people will ask me about working I Mexico, but rather than looking for work in Mexico, I always suggest looking for work online. As Taylor said in the video, coding is just one of many remote opportunities: freelance writer, project manager, virtual assistant. I recommend checking out the blog Making Sense of Cents for even more remote work inspiration!

[@damonmelendez856]

Masseuse & escort

[@St.scotto]

Coding : on it 😅

[@mdrichards]

"This is going to be a long video."😆

[@alex-wittman]

Ahhhh this was a fun one to film 😜

[@genaroignot3332]

Hi Alex Good jop

[@roysingleton503]

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[@1232bluejays]

Coding can be outsourced to countries like India who will code anything for cheap. He better have a backup plan

[@taylorwilkinson9272]

Good tip Dave! Any suggestions for a backup plan?

[@brandyhenderson]

What did you two do for work when y’all lived in Spain?

[@alex-wittman]

We taught English!