You guys are delightful! My partner and I are moving from Dallas, Texas, to the city of Querétaro in December. In fact, we're going for a two-week visit the first of April. We're retired teachers. We're very excited about our new life in Mexico! My partner Jorge is originally from Puebla, México, and I'm from Dallas. We're celebrating our 30th anniversary on November 15th of this year. ¡Hasta luego! Joseph Quillian (Pepe en español) :-)
Hi Joseph! Congrats on your future move. My husband and I moved to San Miguel De Allende in 2019. We love it here and we also love Querétaro. I researched Merida and loved it but melted everyday.
Glad to hear you were monetized so quickly! I work for an online entrepreneur who doesn't care where I work as long as I'm working. I worked part-time or full-time customer service jobs from home since 2003. They used to be so strict about being in the US. Glad to hear that has loosened up. Thanks for sharing!
David do not let Senor Travis steal your shine. You are WORKING that blue hat and black shirt✨✨✨ Another funny and informative video. Thank you so much❤️
You guys are lovely! There is something so pleasent about your videos, the way you smile and talk in perfect timing one after another, it really clicks.
This video had me smiling from ear to ear. Thank you so much for sharing solid info to help inspire others. I'm a single mom who is doing well, but I've been fearful/nervous with the move having a 12yr old daughter. You've confirmed what I was thinking, especially about income and a healthy amount to move with. I'm already on my way, but will revisit my goals to strengthen them. Keep the smiles, and info coming. I'm so proud of the two of you and how well you're both doing. Just, thank you.
Aw awesome - so glad it was helpful! There are so many single moms abroad you can connect with! Not sure if you already follow Amoya Shante’s channel, but that’s a great place to start! ru-vid.com/show-UCo-eTIO05fINx8yKEoZsizQ
The best thing about your videos is that everytime i think about a topic on Merida , you gentlemen have already covered it and in a way that keeps it real and appeals to the ordinary person I am . Thank you for going through the trouble to educate us.
1) Love the candid honesty in your videos. 2) Thank you for all your suggestions for traveling. 3) I didn’t know that different banks have different fees for withdrawals and that’s good info. 4) I’m leaving the US and HEAVILY considering Mexico. Merida is enticing because it’s on the Gulf side and I hear it’s cost effective. Do you have a video that breaks down your expenses there? I’ll go look through your library.
Hola, this was a wonderful video. Good to see both of you settling in here in Merida. Its truly wonderful place. Keep up the great videos. Gracias to the both of you
You guys are Amazing!! Love your videos.. I'm addicted to all this great information you guys provide to your viewers. Thank you so much for being here 🙏🏻😊 Keep it coming with the videos ! Stay safe guys
Very nice video series, gents. I don't ever want to work again. Corporate tech support killed my humanity. Your prompts to hone writing skills resonated with me. My neglected BA English haunts me with nightmares of language atrophy and slacking apathy.
Very helpful! I was aware of the slow pace of monetizing on RU-vid but often still left wondering how all of these nomads around the world can actually afford to do what they do! (Just as back when I was in school, I do suspect some are trust fund babies! But, for the rest of us...!)
Great video, thank you for all the insight. Happy Sunday, by the way RU-vid fed this video into my feed as a one to watch…you all are going to keep growing ‼️🥳
I am not a digital nomad, but I am currently making money through PalFish! It’s a teaching platform! So, I’m able to work from the comfort of my own home. Whenever I want, and also in my pajamas!!! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Love your videos so valuable for my move to Merida. Question on your customer service job, I do not think you mentioned which company you currently work for. It would be great if you could share as this could be useful as I coming to Mexico with my daughter(and she can support herself). Thanks
Hello guys! I’m making the plan to move to Mexico specifically to Edomex next year 2023. I’m currently in the process of getting my dual citizenship through my parents since they’re both Mexican. I already have a home that I own over there where I don’t have to pay rent at all, only utility bills and other expenses like food internet etc. All I need is a remote job and I’ll be pretty much set. I’m getting laid off my job as a Testing site specialist by the end of December of this year. I do have money saved up to live off for while, but in the meantime I want to look for a remote job. Can you guys make a video of where I can look for entry level remote jobs or on how David was able to look for his customer serviced based job? Or does anyone here in the comments know? Thank You so much!
Another potential is day trading if one is willing to put in the time to learn, practice long enough to get good, then be disciplined enough to trade well. It is also not a get rich quick scheme but another year of hard work with a lot of potential. Like RU-vid, but different. Love your videos! You're both so handsome and have a great energy! Sending love from Utah! xxoo
Thank you sooo much, for posting all of these! it is extremely helpful. im leaving Belize soon and am heading to Merida for about 6 months or so, en route to New Mexico. I was THRILLED to see your whole foods alternative!! hee hee hope to see you!
I love the blue hat and black shirt combo! My partner and I have a media company that we run from home. It won't make us rich but will allow us to live comfortably in Mérida. Hoping to be there by the end of summer!
Thanks for another great video and for sharing the RU-vid income information. It might take time but I think you guys have a big potential making videos in RU-vid. Thanks for showing that living abroad being young is doable. 👍
Thank you again… I am a bilingual Spanish/English interpreter/translator and I would love to find a remote job so I can do what you decided to do, work remotely and live wherever I want 😁😂
Hey guys! Quick question about the rental fees: once you've paid the equivalent of 4 months rent up front, when is the next rent payment due? The month after you move in and thereafter, or can you "live out" the deposit(s)? Thanks so much for your amazing content!
Most places will only allow you to live out the last 1-2 months of your deposit at the end of the rent period but one period is normally withheld until you give the apartment back
Yet another great video! I wonder how Canadians do the banking thing in Mexico, I don't think Charles Schwab is an option for us?? Time to dive the rabbit hole. Thank you again for the info and fun delivery, you guys are just a delight. Love it.
It’s a good idea to join Facebook groups for the area you’re interested in and ask people there. The town I go to has a ScotiaBank ATM and an HSBC Bank.
Ok, guys. So, how much money is required to actually live there? I've heard you have to have at least $5000 in a bank account, show your bank statements from the U.S. to have at least that much for the past 12 months to be able to come and live. Also, is it true that you cannot flush TP down the toilet? What about the smell of your home? Some on YT said it's like living near an open sewer which I don't think I could acclimate to. What do you guys pay in rent? I'm single and would like to live near the beach for no more than $400-500 month on SS. BTW, did you get some grease for your hair? It works wonders and eliminates the need for expensive hair care products:)
How much money you’ll need definitely just depends on your budget, lifestyle, etc. As far as the TP, you can’t flush it down the toilet, but we’ve had a bidet for years ($40 off Amazon) which has saved us (and the planet) a ton of $$ and is just generally way more hygienic than using dry paper anyway 🙃
I know this is off topic, but please David, can you tell me what you used to attach your noise barriers to the walls??!!!! BTW, love the videos!! Hope to run into your guys when I get there!
Do you guys have any plans to vlog about other cities in Mexico that the non stereotypical American expat may enjoy? I am liking the vibe, as well as, the information that you two exude. I plan to move to Mexico next year. I am simultaneously excited and afraid!🤣 I won’t have a pension and can’t touch my 401k or Social Security so I will be living off proceeds from selling my home. I will need to make that money last. I suck at technology and it seems the market is becoming saturated with Expat vlogs. I am a crafter and what to sell my stuff on Etsy,etc. Please share any ideas for making money without zoom, FaceTime or having to split share a video screen? 😂 All comments and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Does your employer know that you moved to Mexico? I am thinking of applying to a 100% virtual role within my current company to move to Latin America, but don't want to risk losing my job after I move. I am having a lot of trouble finding jobs that will let me work from anywhere with my experience.
Hi David. Can you give a little more insight into how you’re doing customer service abroad? That is what I currently do, and would love to move to Mexico and at least know that I can start off earning money by doing something that I already do. I also do voiceovers. So, building a studio is right up my alley. Thanks.
Sure! I just got a job in the States before and then moved with my equipment (and made sure we had a fast internet connection where we ended up). One thing to know is we still have residency in California, so the company continues to pay me there (and I pay CA taxes) - most companies need a US address to pay you for tax purposes, so we use our Traveling Mailbox service for that.
@@TravelWTravis Just curious...does the company that you work for know that you’re working in Mexico? Is it something that you need to report to them, or do they even care so long as you produce for them?
I just love your videos! I plan on moving to Mexico as well. Two questions. Did you bring a car? And do you plan on leaving the US permanently or not sure yet?
Thanks so much! We didn’t bring a car (the land border was closed and we’re pretty sure it still is due to covid), but Ubers are plentiful and very inexpensive here. And we’re not sure how long we’ll stay here - just taking it month by month for now and enjoying the adventure!
Wow thanks for sharing! What is the time zone down there? Is it the same here in US? I ask because if you have a zoom meeting it will be hard if the hours are so different to attend or go to work online.
Nice hat ...my mom said blk and brown or blk and blue don't match. Your friend is fashionable but who really cares these days. Your comfy it's all good!👌🇺🇸✈
Leaning toward Merida, HOWEVER, the hesitation is about the heat and the mosquitoes. Just how humid does it get? I like being outside and walking a lot. Watching you guys sitting in your A/Ced apartment does not give a sense of what is going on outside walking around. Is there a time of year when the temps are lower and less mosquitoes?
Yep, it's hot + humid (today it's 90 out). The winter are the cooler months but the summer gets brutal, so if you're looking for a temperate climate, this definitely isn't it! The mosquitos weren't too bad when we arrived in November, but we've heard they come out in full force in the hot + rainy summer months.
Habing lived here for 7 years and change, the mosquito issue is really dependent on where you live, how humid you keep your place and clean your garden. I have screens on all my window and not a mosquito in sight. The heat is bad but the amazing evenings are so worth it. I would not recommend hiking around town mid day for more than 20 minutes but surprisingly enough your body gets climatized and you get used to it.
Hey guys! Great videos! Have you come across any expats that have started their own business? My husband and i have both worked in hospitality. Our plan is to open a small hotel/bar. We will pay cash for a property. Its our dream and is so close to coming true.
That’s a great plan! We know there are a number of expats who’ve started businesses - we interviewed one on the channel opened a great dog park/dog day care center in Merida!
Hi, I'm a new subscriber in Orange County. I'd like to move to Mexico and set up a home studio to do voice overs. Should I bring all equipment needed with me? I also have an extensive record/album collection I'd like to bring. Did you bring all your electronics with you?
Hey Beverly! We'd definitely recommend bringing your electronics with you, as they tend to be pricier here than in the States. We did order the foam padding here though (via Mexican Amazon) which was affordable and more convenient than bringing all that with us!
Any bank's ATMs get you the same rate, because the Schwab debit card uses Visa's exchange rate. You just have to make sure to "decline" the bank's offered exchange rate at the ATM (which is typically much worse). There's usually a daily limit, so we take out cash whenever the exchange rate is best (it fluctuates daily so keep an eye on it) and make sure we have enough ready for when rent/bills are due!
May I ask, did you find the customer service job through a traditional US-based job site like Indeed, or through other means? I am hoping I can avoid ever going back to that kind of gig (been there, done that...), but it's nice to know the option is there for remote work if need be.
You guys are awesome! Keep the vids coming!! Just wondering (because I’m about to be in the same boat), did you find the job on Indeed without subscribing or did you actually sign up with them? Thanks.
@@carolyncritz2799 He had a profile with them, but didn't have to pay anything if that's what you mean? (Not sure that's even possible on Indeed though?)
@@TravelWTravis ok, thank you! I might be thinking of Flexjobs! Ha! I’ve been doing so much research trying to find something, my brain is almost fried! LOL
Not sure, it all depends on your experience, skills, etc. But the one thing we can say is definitely get one before you leave! They’re much harder to come by once you’re out of the country!
