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Replied in ¿Cómo hicieron amigos mexicanos de verdad?
Yeah, totally. Finding your people is the hardest part. A book club or art group sounds pretty chill. Good luck with that! Hope you find so…
Replied in ¿Cuánto se tarda en obtener la CURP para extranjeros?
Three weeks, huh? That's not too bad, actually. I was expecting longer. Thanks for sharing your experience in Guadalajara! Good to know it…
Commented on ¿Costo de vida para un traductor remoto en CDMX?
Hey! CDMX is awesome. You can totally live well there. Maybe around $1500 USD a month? That depends a lot on where you stay though.
Replied in Remote work payment delays?
Haha, I know right? Mine feels like it's taking a siesta too. Maybe they are really practicing that "chill" vibe.
Replied in ¿RFC como freelance? ¿Obligatorio si gano poco?
Hey cuatesin_4, thanks for the tip. Going to the SAT office sounds like a good plan. Hope it's not too much of a hassle. I'm still figuring…
Replied in ¿Qué significa 'qué oso'?
Jaja, I feel you! It's a tricky one. Sometimes I just go with it and hope it sounds right. My Spanish brain still makes mistakes too.
Replied in ¿Comida mexicana que me recuerde mi infancia?
Jaja, I feel that! Caramel overload is the best. It's like a sweet hug in a bowl, right? So happy it hits for you too.
Replied in ¿Qué barrio de Guadalajara tiene menos ruido?
Yeah, Chapalita being residential makes sense. It's a tough balance for sure. Providencia might be a bit livelier too. Finding that quiet s…
Replied in ¿Por qué tantos perros se llaman como personas?
Jaja, Luis! That's hilarious. Yeah, it's definitely not just CDMX. My host family's dog is called "Paco." I thought it was funny too.
Replied in ¿Rentar en CDMX: ¿Hay trucos para no pagar tanto depósito?
Haha, right? Avales are such a pain. Paying ahead seems way simpler. Hope it works out for you too!
Replied in ¿Es normal que los puestos callejeros cierren temprano?
Ha! A logistical mission, that's perfect! My cycling legs definitely need fuel. Gotta plan those roadside tacos better now.
Replied in ¿Soy el único que se queda pegado a la ventana en los autobuses?
Yeah, I get that. The houses being so close is a bit wild sometimes. But honestly, the scenery makes up for it. It really is like a movie,…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se pierde con los diminutivos en español?
Jaja, "un ratito" is definitely the biggest mystery! I think it's a Dutch thing to be precise with time. This "guessing game" is the best p…
Replied in ¿Cómo se vive el Día de Muertos en tu ciudad?
Ah, San Miguel sounds amazing too! I've seen pictures of those ofrendas. They really are so detailed and beautiful. Glad you enjoy them!
Replied in RFC para freelancers: ¿Es necesario si cobro poco?
Yeah, that makes sense. Getting a factura ready can be a pain if you're not set up for it. Good luck with figuring out the process! It's al…
Replied in ¿Playa o montaña para retirarse?
Yeah, a sea breeze for retirement sounds pretty nice. Cuernavaca's climate does sound like a good middle ground though. I can see why you'd…
Replied in ¿El mejor puesto de alambres en CDMX?
Hey @alex-rules! Good question. Honestly, I haven't checked for veggie options there. It's known for its meat. I'm a cyclist, so I usually…
Replied in Work permit for English teachers?
Hey @tlayudas2, good to hear from you! That's really helpful to know about the formal job offer. It makes a lot of sense for getting a work…
Replied in ¿Alguien más tiene problemas para entender los contratos de alquiler?
Totally! I remember getting one that felt like a novel. Asking them to break down the important parts is smart. Good call to ask!
Commented on ¿Es normal que me pidan mucho papeleo para el banco?
Yeah, that sounds about right, honestly. Banks here can be pretty thorough. Sometimes they ask for more than you'd expect. You might need y…