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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
  • Find out what working remotely from Mexico is really like! Let's talk to my husband Taylor about his career change from teaching English to being a full-time web developer. Practical advice PLUS tips for learning Spanish, how Mexico has changed him & much more!
    Timestamps
    00:00 He didn't know if he could work remotely from Mexico
    01:01 How do you make money in Mexico?
    01:41 How long did it take to start earning money coding?
    03:00 His current job !!!
    04:50 Favorite destination in Mexico
    05:50 What's on your Mexico bucket list?
    06:25 RAPID FIRE (favorite Mexican food, best/worst beer, Mexican music, favorite place in Guadalajara)
    08:05 IT'S TAYLOR'S BIRTHDAY (Gemini king)
    09:41 Advice for someone struggling to learn Spanish
    11:27 What programming language do you use?
    11:55 Who is well-suited to coding?
    12:45 Remote work setup
    14:12 Are bosses/clients okay with you working from Mexico?
    16:04 How has Mexico changed you as a person?
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  • @alex-wittman
    @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This special Mexico Q&A is with my husband, Taylor! We talk about how he started working remotely from Mexico PLUS advice for someone struggling to learn Spanish, his picks for best/worst Mexican beer, the place everyone in Guadalajara should visit & more! TIMESTAMPS in the description 🤓

  • @vicenteramirez2069
    @vicenteramirez2069 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Excellent!! Thank you for answering my question. Taylor's remote work transition keeps me motivated to push myself to learn to code and someday move to Mexico.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can do it, Vicente!

    • @vicenteramirez2069
      @vicenteramirez2069 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      By the way, Alex, there is another Michigan native living in Jalisco. She also has a youtube channel. Her story is interesting. I follow her channel, too.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vicenteramirez2069 neat! What's the name of her channel??

    • @vicenteramirez2069
      @vicenteramirez2069 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Touch of light homestead in Mexico

  • @jj-bp3fr
    @jj-bp3fr หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She really devoured him during that wedding dance kiss. Never seen that before, looked very wild for a public display. 😂

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk3076 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How nice to see Taylor highlighted and Happy Birthday!

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Taylor gave such great answers--it was a pleasure to sit down with him to film!

  • @sophiemarcaurele
    @sophiemarcaurele 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Taylor has such a sweet, gentle vibe. You are a very lovely couple ❤ happy birthday 🎂🎈 to the hubby! 🥳

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Sophie! I will pass along the birthday wishes!

  • @helloworld8492
    @helloworld8492 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for talking about remote work! That's a goal of mine.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If you have any questions about getting started coding, please don’t hesitate to ask-I’m going to have Taylor take a look at the comments 🤓

    • @vicenteramirez2069
      @vicenteramirez2069 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Taylor should create a youtube coding channel.

    • @sophiemarcaurele
      @sophiemarcaurele 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@vicenteramirez2069yasss to that!

    • @jess92850
      @jess92850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@alex-wittmanhi, this is very good video! My husband is also in the IT field and knows all that languages. We wonder how to start freelancing as Taylor did, we live in Canada but planning to move to México.
      Thank you in advance for sharing and answering 😊

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jess92850 He started freelancing by finding jobs on Upwork. He found a few contractor gigs there and several actually turned into a full-time job offers! I recommend checking out the first interview we filmed together for more insight on the start of his journey: th-cam.com/video/_52NVr3CqqQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @brianleonard6885
    @brianleonard6885 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤🎉 Beautiful couple and what sweethearts. Keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you do.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your lovely comment, Brian!

  • @WeDidntExpectthis
    @WeDidntExpectthis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I liked it how honest Taylor was that it wasn't easy studying to be a developer and applying for work and it sounds like it took a couple of years for him to nail a job he liked. He mentioned putting his US address on his resume to at least not be immediately disqualified from applying for a job. I assume that included putting a US phone number on it too? Is there any particular company you recommend for buying a reliable US phone number from? I was surprised to hear him say that studying Spanish for just 5 minutes a day could make a big difference - this is very motivating! Thanks Taylor!

  • @aaronsponsler8448
    @aaronsponsler8448 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video, it helped with understanding the job market and how to get into companies. I'm making a pivot right now into project management and am hoping that I have similar success.

  • @lunitab0nita
    @lunitab0nita 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m 26 and starting to look into coding as a career, so thank you for this video!! Helpful and reaffirms what I want to do 🥳

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got this! Wishing you all the best on your journey!

  • @francieanneriley7349
    @francieanneriley7349 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    excellent Q&A, thank you.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ricardomartinez4341
    @ricardomartinez4341 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love to watch your videos seeing you & husband happy living in Mexico I'm ftom CDMX Greetings from Santa Monica California 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇦

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, Ricardo!

  • @adriandelatorre8341
    @adriandelatorre8341 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My Mobile set up: Laptop, Keyboard, mouse (tracball), external monitor, small Laptop stand, headphones, cell phone hotspot, inverter and small power bank with 110v plug. all fits in a standard backpack. I dispatch So Cal area from anywhere as long as I can have internet access.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing, Adrian! This is super helpful!

    • @sophiemarcaurele
      @sophiemarcaurele 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The power bank is key considering the frequent power outages in some areas of México! 🫡

    • @adriandelatorre8341
      @adriandelatorre8341 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sophiemarcaurele I have a small one very portable, can charge my particular laptop three times 👍🏻

    • @keikofay9804
      @keikofay9804 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sophiemarcaurele Hello! What is your preferred power bank?

    • @adriandelatorre8341
      @adriandelatorre8341 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@keikofay9804 ELECAENTA Portable Power Station 200W, 200Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup, 2 AC Pure Sine Wave Outlets, PD 60W USB. Works great for me.

  • @RigiLiquid945
    @RigiLiquid945 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy birthday bro. I like that Alex allows you on her channel LOL

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha glad to have him on & have another video in the works with him coming soon!

  • @dannylemmon7123
    @dannylemmon7123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the great info and answers! Also, happy Birthday Taylor!

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching, Danny! I'm glad you found it helpful 🤓 let us know if you have any other questions about working remote from Mexico!

  • @chonkyb3134
    @chonkyb3134 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video😊

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for watching!

  • @giulialeone8056
    @giulialeone8056 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are the best 🥹🩷

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We love you! Looking forward to chatting with you for the channel 🥰

  • @janeberryman3581
    @janeberryman3581 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing today

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching, Jane! We have a plans for a Spanish vlog coming soon!

  • @genaroignot3332
    @genaroignot3332 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola. saludos Alex y mucho exuto

  • @Rennygade1
    @Rennygade1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you spell out Taylor’s favorite music again, and clarify if he mentioned the band or songs? I have a Mexican music Spotify list…helps with learning Spanish!

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gera MX & Peso Pluma!

    • @Rennygade1
      @Rennygade1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alex-wittman Thank you!

  • @julietschida9114
    @julietschida9114 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I heard you mention that you have great benefits. How does that work when you live out of the states?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He gets five weeks of paid vacation & money to put toward our health insurance plan in Mexico--among other things!

  • @boddenwachter8706
    @boddenwachter8706 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I have braces and I’ve dentist appointment every four weeks to get them checked and I live in Canada, but the problem is I want to move out of Canada to Mexico. I don’t know how I’m gonna do that with braces because I can’t fly back to Canada for them to check my braces like I don’t know what to do now

    • @boddenwachter8706
      @boddenwachter8706 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can I easily find a dentist in Mexico 🇲🇽

    • @TheGdlvegas
      @TheGdlvegas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@boddenwachter8706..Yes very easy to find quality dentist and a lot of chipper than an USA and Canada

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've had a really great experience with dentists both in Queretaro and Guadalajara. I second what the other commenter said that you can easily find a dentist in Mexico & one that speaks English if necessary.

  • @laura-bronner
    @laura-bronner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Taylor mispronounced Carta Blanca after you asked him the worst Mexican beer 😜

    • @laura-bronner
      @laura-bronner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Taylor is the best! I loved this dynamic, such a fun video. Miss you guys 🥰

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol come to Guadalajara, make a video with me & I will let you rail against Carta Blanca!!

  • @maryjoan4128
    @maryjoan4128 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex how do you make a living..way to go you two

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're looking at it, Mary Joan!

  • @stephanieespana1600
    @stephanieespana1600 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahora ya lo conozco hahahahaha ! Deberías poner subtitulos en español hahahhaha porque aveces no entiendo todo hahahaha

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Vamos a grabar un vlog en español pronto!!

  • @Miguel-ve1lh
    @Miguel-ve1lh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💥

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, Miguel!

  • @Deltron6060
    @Deltron6060 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the answer only fans?