anothermark
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American working in Baja?
Hello,
I would like to live and work legally in southern Baja as a web designer with 8 years experience, or a photographer promoting real estate or anything
for that matter. Is this possible? Is there a demand?
Thanks,
Mark
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comitan
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I don't think so, but you could probably sell condo's in Cabo.!!!!!
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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wornout
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Can you make a living on 1/3 to an upwards end of 1/2 of what you would make doing that in the old country? I saw a couple of carpenters try it
here. After a couple of days working for $10 dollas a day, they left. Couldn't compete with the local labor, and not too many can.
This Space Available, E-Mail Me If Interested.
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David K
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Need an FM-3 work visa... and a visa to live there... contact your local Mexican consulate. You must prove you can provide a sevice not available by
the local citizens. Isn't it intersting how Mexico protects their own workers from foreign labor competition? Yes, if $10/day makes it worth the
trouble, go for it! Why so many are here for $10/hour or more!
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flyfishinPam
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You'll need to start your own corporation
then you can freelance and the sky's the limit. There is more opportunity in Mexico than there is in the US and they money can be equal or better.
I speak from experience as I live and work here and believe that I am way ahead of where I would be if I had stayed in the US. working for "the man".
Don't let all the neagative responses scare you from persuing your dreams, but keep in mind that the laws here are different. Once you master them,
really- sky's the limit.
Good Luck!
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capn.sharky
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David---I thought you needed an FM-2 to work in Baja. I was under the impression a FM-3 is only for renting, owning and leaving stuff in Baja
legally. Could I be wrong? It won't be the first time.
If there is no fishing in heaven, I am not going
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comitan
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FM-3 work OK.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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bajajudy
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FM-3 work ok. You can be a persona fisica(not sure on the spelling) and you dont have to start a corporation. But the list of what a persona fisica
can do is very detailed. For instance, my husband can sells our books and maps but he cant sell something else. You really need a good person to do
your paperwork if you take this route. It took us a year to get everything that he wanted to do on his FM-3.
I agree with Pam. The sky is the limit here. It is growing so fast that all you need is a good idea and the correct paperwork, and you are off and
running.
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comitan
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Pam
If he speaks fluent Spanish!!!!!!!
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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