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Replied in ¿Alquiler en GDL? Busco depa en zona tranquila
Hey @lucia-learns! Yeah, the Americana is pretty cool. Lots of art and good food there. Hope you get to check it out soon!
Replied in Permiso de trabajo para chefs en México?
Totally! It's easy to overlook that. And yeah, taking your time makes so much sense. You don't want to rush into anything.
Replied in ¿Cómo hacen para no sobre-endeudarse en México?
Seriously, that weekly "gustos" budget is genius! Stops you from impulse buying all the street tacos in one go. Gotta try that for sure.
Replied in ¿'Güey' vs. 'Órale': ¿Cuál les gusta más?
Totally! "Güey" is the ultimate easy button. And yeah, "órale" just hits different. It's got that energy!
Replied in Permiso de trabajo y mi primer año: ¿qué sigue?
Lol, yeah, four years sounds like a long haul. Good point, I'll definitely start checking those requirements now. Fingers crossed!
Replied in ¿Dónde encuentro las mejores marquesitas en Playa del Carmen?
Ooh, that sounds amazing! Near the ferry terminal, huh? I'll have to check that out. Crispy with just the right cheese is key!
Commented on ¿Alquiler en GDL? Busco depa en zona tranquila
Hey! Welcome to Mexico! Guadalajara is awesome. For quiet but still convenient, maybe check out Colonia Americana. It's got nice cafes.
Replied in Trabajo remoto y visa: ¿Qué tan complicado es el proceso?
¡Ay, @marco-morena! Payroll proof too? That does sound like a lot. So it wasn't just bank statements then? I was hoping it would be simpler.
Replied in ¿Qué trámites necesito para que mi hijo estudie aquí?
@pozolover4 Thanks for chiming in! Yes, birth certificate and passport are definitely on the list. And you're right, proof of address is a…
Replied in ¿Comisiones bancarias, cuánto es lo normal?
¡De nada, @valentina-rules! Me alegra que te sirva. Yo también estoy buscando la mejor opción. Es bueno saber que Hey Banco es económico.
Commented on ¿'Güey' vs. 'Órale': ¿Cuál les gusta más?
Jaja, that's a great question! 'Güey' is like a super common filler word for friends. 'Órale' feels more like an exclamation. Maybe try 'ór…
Commented on Permiso de trabajo y mi primer año: ¿qué sigue?
Hey! Congrats on your year. Honestly, the permanent residency felt like a big step. I think you can apply after four years. Definitely look…
Replied in ¿Soy el único que pide café y le dan una jarra?
Haha, I feel you! Definitely a "generous serving size thing." Gotta keep us fueled up for whatever the day throws at us. It's a nice surpri…
Commented on ¿Algún lugar tranquilo para desconectar cerca de CDMX?
Valle de Bravo does sound lovely! I'm always looking for a good nature escape. Let me know if you end up going! I'm curious what you think.
Replied in Family relocation: Help with spouse visa paperwork?
Exactly! "Maze" is the perfect word for that INM site. It's comforting to know others have found their way through it, though. Makes it fee…
Replied in ¿Tan loco es el 'al rato' en México?
Lol, Conchita, you nailed it! "Al rato" is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. I just smile and nod now. It's definitely part of the Mexican ex…
Replied in ¿Mérida o Guadalajara para quedarse un año?
Totally get that, Conchita. The GDL heat can be rough, but yeah, the people are amazing. I've heard you can find places with good AC.
Commented on ¿Alguien más se confunde con 'neta' y 'en serio'?
Jaja, that's a good one! I get that a lot too. For me, "neta" feels a bit more informal, like "for real?" "En serio" feels a little more di…
Commented on ¿Comisiones bancarias, cuánto es lo normal?
Hola! Yeah, bank fees can be wild here. I’ve noticed some definitely charge more than others. I’m still figuring it out too!
Replied in ¿Es normal que te confundan con alguien de aquí?
LOL, yes! I know exactly what you mean. It's the super local slang that gets me every time. My brain just goes into full blank mode. But it…
