Thanks for the kind words everyone! As anticipated this entry prompted a small surge of unsubscribes, as I think not everyone wants to completely engage with the very likely outcomes of this election cycle. I’ve never asked anyone to do this before but if you think this entry would be of service to more people, please consider liking and sharing this post to help amplify its reach. I hope it’s useful to people!
I know you said it's hard to recommend a moving company due to different needs, but I'm going to recommend anyway because we had such an amazing experience moving our belongings from Portland to Oaxaca. We used Best Mexico Movers, owned by Chuck Bolotin. From the initial contact, to planning, to details, to getting our stuff without one thing missing or broken, was an experience I've never had with a moving company, and I've moved over 20 times in my life.
I’ve been hoping to leave for Mexico this year but decided to delay for a year, for reasons related to work. Scouting trips are definitely on my 2025 agenda.
These tips are fantastic. And needed... because "rolling back every consequential, democratic ruling" is going to roll the society back into the 1950s but without the 1950 salaries to maintain a family with one income, IMHO.
Great guide! The one comment I have is that you don't necessarily need a Mexican attorney to assist with getting your residency. In Puerto Vallarta and other places a facilitator will work just as well. The one I used was a former IMN employee, so she knew everyone there and had a group of 4 applicants in and out before noon. Facilitators are easy to find in the expat groups on Facebook.
Thanks for the kind words everyone! As anticipated this entry prompted a small surge of unsubscribes, as I think not everyone wants to completely engage with the very likely outcomes of this election cycle. I’ve never asked anyone to do this before but if you think this entry would be of service to more people, please consider liking and sharing this post to help amplify its reach. I hope it’s useful to people!
I know you said it's hard to recommend a moving company due to different needs, but I'm going to recommend anyway because we had such an amazing experience moving our belongings from Portland to Oaxaca. We used Best Mexico Movers, owned by Chuck Bolotin. From the initial contact, to planning, to details, to getting our stuff without one thing missing or broken, was an experience I've never had with a moving company, and I've moved over 20 times in my life.
This is a great post Jake!
Great tips and a well organized letter. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this!
I’ve been hoping to leave for Mexico this year but decided to delay for a year, for reasons related to work. Scouting trips are definitely on my 2025 agenda.
These tips are fantastic. And needed... because "rolling back every consequential, democratic ruling" is going to roll the society back into the 1950s but without the 1950 salaries to maintain a family with one income, IMHO.
Great guide! The one comment I have is that you don't necessarily need a Mexican attorney to assist with getting your residency. In Puerto Vallarta and other places a facilitator will work just as well. The one I used was a former IMN employee, so she knew everyone there and had a group of 4 applicants in and out before noon. Facilitators are easy to find in the expat groups on Facebook.
Great advice and I wasn’t familiar with this! I’m going to do some reading and will look to update the story.
A complete guide to everything Jacob! Wow, you took it from A to Z. Felicidades!