Should I accept a job that pays less than what I make now?
I'm 24, I'm Mexican, I live in Mexico. I have two jobs; I’m English teacher, I've been one since I was 18, and worked myself through different schools 'til working in the best paid university in my town. I'm also a medical document translator; one can't make more money than that translating in the medical field. Everyone says that for a 24 y/o single guy, I make a lot of money. However, I have zero experience in the business field, which was my major; I’ve always made a living from me speaking English. Over the years, I've had several jobs offers to work as a Buyer, but since I have no experience they can't offer me more money than what I already make. The last person who offered me a job pointed out that I reached the glass ceiling, no translator in my town makes more than what I make, and no school pays more than the one I work at. I was recommended to accept working as a buyer, and even if I made less now, I would eventually make more than what I make in this moment. Should I accept working for less?
Careers & Employment - 7 Answers
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no
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NO
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The only time that you should accept work for less is if you were starting your own business. If you want to get experience in business, start your own. Nothing looks better on your resume than starting a business from scratch and making it successful. Keep your high-paying jobs. You are obviously very good at them.
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You might want to consider another profession where you will gain experience in other areas than just English. The time will come when there will be a young buck finally turns 18 just like you did and will get hired, not based on experience, but because he/she is cheaper to hire and knows enough English to do the job. Remember, everyone can be replaced. So if you can afford it, then that job might be a pretty good job to take. Sure the money might be low, but what about the experience. That experience probably equals or exceeds your pay right now. Just something to think about.
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Here's the deal. I have cousins who work in Mexico and they have secure jobs like you. They are not eager to switch anytime soon due to the instability of the job market. You are making a good living now. Also I would like to point out that the buyer-seller market is a very fickle thing with you potentially being able to make more in the end. But their are risks involved. Salaries over here in the US are not going up at the moment and the cost of living is increasing. Taking the job means that they pay you what you are already making. In future years it is up to them to decide whether or not they want to give you a raise? You might or might not make more. My advice from a business standpoint is too not take the offer up.
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When it really comes down to it, it all depends on your happiness. If you will be happier but working at a lower rate..so be it...unless your imediate family will suffer because of the decrease then its better to make sure they are ok first before you.
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I notice you don't mention if you are happy? If what you are doing makes you happy, and you make good money at it, why change? If, on the other hand, you are not happy and can afford to make less money, maybe you should try something new. Making less in a different field is acceptable, if you can afford it.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Why does Mexico have the second richest person when 100s of thousands of it's people leave?
Why does Mexico have the second richest person when 100s of thousands of it's people leave?
Carlos Slim is now the second most richest person, a telecom and media magnate in Mexico. Yet 100,000 Mexicans leave that country annually and illegally into the US. It's unfathomable that one person could make so much money when his countrymen are so poor they risk their lives to escape across the border. Now he states he wants to donate millions to Bill Gates' charity?
Current Events - 4 Answers
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Ever hear of a drug lord, or a slave trader?
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Why do you criticize Carlos Slim. He sounds like a enterprising fine man to me. I've been to Mexico and I couldn't leave fast enough to suit me. It had nothing to do with Carlos.
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Because that's what makes a third world country, all the wealth is in the hands of a few who rule by decree and appoint who will run for office for the poor people to elect. It's not that much different than here where those "entreprenuers" who do the best are involved in drug trafficking or the like under cover of some other business such as motels or pizzarias or something, and run local politics. And it's what the USA is being turned into, if that makes you feel better. That's why Bush is throwing the borders open, so people who accept this are willing to come here and be treated like slaves and show the rest of us how we are supposed to behave. Mexicans need to demand better of their government, and Americans need to demand better of ours.
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Thank God I live in a third world country, it makes people more humble and generally speaking: human.
Carlos Slim is now the second most richest person, a telecom and media magnate in Mexico. Yet 100,000 Mexicans leave that country annually and illegally into the US. It's unfathomable that one person could make so much money when his countrymen are so poor they risk their lives to escape across the border. Now he states he wants to donate millions to Bill Gates' charity?
Current Events - 4 Answers
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Ever hear of a drug lord, or a slave trader?
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Why do you criticize Carlos Slim. He sounds like a enterprising fine man to me. I've been to Mexico and I couldn't leave fast enough to suit me. It had nothing to do with Carlos.
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Because that's what makes a third world country, all the wealth is in the hands of a few who rule by decree and appoint who will run for office for the poor people to elect. It's not that much different than here where those "entreprenuers" who do the best are involved in drug trafficking or the like under cover of some other business such as motels or pizzarias or something, and run local politics. And it's what the USA is being turned into, if that makes you feel better. That's why Bush is throwing the borders open, so people who accept this are willing to come here and be treated like slaves and show the rest of us how we are supposed to behave. Mexicans need to demand better of their government, and Americans need to demand better of ours.
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Thank God I live in a third world country, it makes people more humble and generally speaking: human.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Opening up small business in Mexico City?
Opening up small business in Mexico City?
I may open up a small business in Mexico City. I am from Hawaii and my husband is from Mexico City. We want to save money in Hawaii and eventually move to Mexico and open up a small business out there. He owns a house out there so we don't have to worry about paying rent. Anyone done this or know of anyone? I know some people say life is hard there. But aren't there people who make it okay if they have some money?
Mexico City - 2 Answers
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There's a large amount of Federal and city bureaucracy to fight through, but it can be done. You don't say what kind of business you're thinking of. You need to think of your business structure--see the link below for information on that.
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i came back from mexico city 2 weeks ago and one of my aunts was asking my uncle the same thing and i remember him saying that she had to go to this 1 place fill sum papers out and see if she could apply for opening a business but i can remember where exactly
I may open up a small business in Mexico City. I am from Hawaii and my husband is from Mexico City. We want to save money in Hawaii and eventually move to Mexico and open up a small business out there. He owns a house out there so we don't have to worry about paying rent. Anyone done this or know of anyone? I know some people say life is hard there. But aren't there people who make it okay if they have some money?
Mexico City - 2 Answers
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There's a large amount of Federal and city bureaucracy to fight through, but it can be done. You don't say what kind of business you're thinking of. You need to think of your business structure--see the link below for information on that.
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i came back from mexico city 2 weeks ago and one of my aunts was asking my uncle the same thing and i remember him saying that she had to go to this 1 place fill sum papers out and see if she could apply for opening a business but i can remember where exactly
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Didnt Pay border tax and want to go back to mexico?
Didnt Pay border tax and want to go back to mexico?
In march of 07 I ran out of money on vacation in mexico and skipped out of the border tax to get back into the country and didn't really have to sign back into the country or anything, I came back on a charter bus.....now in sept. 07 I am planning on moving to puerto vallarta for three months to practice spanish with a host family. What do I need to do, or check to make sure I can leave....or should I be scared? Am I in trouble?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Contact the border...I dont think many people on here have experienced that...so I would check with them....Good Luck!
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Hmmm, this sounds a little sketchy...I don't know how they know that you skipped out on the tax. Talk to your host family now and see what they can tell you.
In march of 07 I ran out of money on vacation in mexico and skipped out of the border tax to get back into the country and didn't really have to sign back into the country or anything, I came back on a charter bus.....now in sept. 07 I am planning on moving to puerto vallarta for three months to practice spanish with a host family. What do I need to do, or check to make sure I can leave....or should I be scared? Am I in trouble?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Contact the border...I dont think many people on here have experienced that...so I would check with them....Good Luck!
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Hmmm, this sounds a little sketchy...I don't know how they know that you skipped out on the tax. Talk to your host family now and see what they can tell you.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Me, my dog and luggage Mexico City to Acapulco, can't fly - anyone with a firiend/ family with car ??
Me, my dog and luggage Mexico City to Acapulco, can't fly - anyone with a firiend/ family with car ??
I am moving to Acapulco and am bringing my rather large Doberman Pinscher with me. Well due to his size and large carrier he will only fit on a 757 aircraft. I can get that type of aircraft into Mexico City but no 757's are flying into Acapulco.I need to get me, my dog and luggage from the Mexico City airport and drive to Acapulco. Thought of a taxi and havent ruled it out. Any body have a family/ friend ith a car/truck in either city that wants to make a buck?? Surely someone out there has a friend that could help and make some money and day trip to Acapulco on my dime !!!
Acapulco - 1 Answers
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Why not a mini bus - oooh sorry I just had to answer.
I am moving to Acapulco and am bringing my rather large Doberman Pinscher with me. Well due to his size and large carrier he will only fit on a 757 aircraft. I can get that type of aircraft into Mexico City but no 757's are flying into Acapulco.I need to get me, my dog and luggage from the Mexico City airport and drive to Acapulco. Thought of a taxi and havent ruled it out. Any body have a family/ friend ith a car/truck in either city that wants to make a buck?? Surely someone out there has a friend that could help and make some money and day trip to Acapulco on my dime !!!
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Why not a mini bus - oooh sorry I just had to answer.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
I want to be a flight attendant in Cancun, Mexico... How can I make this happen?
I want to be a flight attendant in Cancun, Mexico... How can I make this happen?
19 year old female from the United States, I'm currently learning spanish and serving at a restuarant, saving up as much money as possible to make my dream come true!!! I want to move to Cancun on my own, and become a flight attendant there. What do I need to do and how can I make this happen? Should I move there first, then try to get the job when I'm there? Or is there anyway I can get a flight attendant job here in the states, then transfer to Cancun? Any advice would be so wonderful!! I just need to know how to go about this and how to get started on making my dreams really come true!!!! Thanks :)
Cancun - 2 Answers
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I suggest you ask this question under the category of "Airline Travel". There are people there who are currently flight attendants and can give you much more information.
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You would not be able to work in Mexico........they hire their own.........your best bet would be to work for an american flagged airline that services Cancun. Perhaps you could work out of Cancun. Even if you could find work in Cancun. The wages are so low you couldn't afford to live there......sorry.......
19 year old female from the United States, I'm currently learning spanish and serving at a restuarant, saving up as much money as possible to make my dream come true!!! I want to move to Cancun on my own, and become a flight attendant there. What do I need to do and how can I make this happen? Should I move there first, then try to get the job when I'm there? Or is there anyway I can get a flight attendant job here in the states, then transfer to Cancun? Any advice would be so wonderful!! I just need to know how to go about this and how to get started on making my dreams really come true!!!! Thanks :)
Cancun - 2 Answers
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I suggest you ask this question under the category of "Airline Travel". There are people there who are currently flight attendants and can give you much more information.
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You would not be able to work in Mexico........they hire their own.........your best bet would be to work for an american flagged airline that services Cancun. Perhaps you could work out of Cancun. Even if you could find work in Cancun. The wages are so low you couldn't afford to live there......sorry.......
Sunday, December 1, 2013
I want to be a flight attendant in Cancun, Mexico... How can I make this happen?
I want to be a flight attendant in Cancun, Mexico... How can I make this happen?
19 year old female from the United States, I'm currently learning spanish and serving at a restuarant, saving up as much money as possible to make my dream come true!!! I want to move to Cancun on my own, and become a flight attendant there. What do I need to do and how can I make this happen? Should I move there first, then try to get the job when I'm there? Or is there anyway I can get a flight attendant job here in the states, then transfer to Cancun? Any advice would be so wonderful!! I just need to know how to go about this and how to get started on making my dreams really come true!!!! Thanks :) Oh no!!! =( Is there any type of airport job I could get? How do I go about getting a job there? How hard is it exactly?
Other - Mexico - 1 Answers
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Cancun is not a hub for any airline. Therefor all airline employees enter and leave Cancun. Lay overs yes but only for international flights and the next day your off to your home country. Mexico's largest airline Mexicana went belly up a few years ago and they were out of Mexico city.The private airlines all originate from someplace else and only bring people here and back home. Besides you can not just move from a foreign country and start work. It's just not that easy.Do your schooling, training and job experience in the US and put in for Mexico flights.
19 year old female from the United States, I'm currently learning spanish and serving at a restuarant, saving up as much money as possible to make my dream come true!!! I want to move to Cancun on my own, and become a flight attendant there. What do I need to do and how can I make this happen? Should I move there first, then try to get the job when I'm there? Or is there anyway I can get a flight attendant job here in the states, then transfer to Cancun? Any advice would be so wonderful!! I just need to know how to go about this and how to get started on making my dreams really come true!!!! Thanks :) Oh no!!! =( Is there any type of airport job I could get? How do I go about getting a job there? How hard is it exactly?
Other - Mexico - 1 Answers
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Cancun is not a hub for any airline. Therefor all airline employees enter and leave Cancun. Lay overs yes but only for international flights and the next day your off to your home country. Mexico's largest airline Mexicana went belly up a few years ago and they were out of Mexico city.The private airlines all originate from someplace else and only bring people here and back home. Besides you can not just move from a foreign country and start work. It's just not that easy.Do your schooling, training and job experience in the US and put in for Mexico flights.
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