Hi everyone! I am looking for imformation on living and finding a job in Cancun. Any input will be appreciated! I am 25, from Slovakia, currently living in London. I am well-travelled and experienced with the positives and negatives of living abroad. Im planning on moving to Cancun next April...till than I should be able to collect enough information about life in there and also should have some money saved up to move down there. So my questions are: Is it possible for foreigners to find a job in Cancun? I have a basic knowledge in Spanish and fluent in English. Mainly will be looking for a job as a waitress/bartender... I have years of experience...I would also be open to work as a nanny, in which I also have lots of experience. Is it logical for me to book a ticket there and have accomodation arranged and just look for a job?... I am willing to work legally or if neccessary illegally. Also is the money earned by waitressing enough for a person to rent and apartment and afford basic stuffs? I am in huge need of life change and planning on going there for 6 months and if needed work my butt off but also be able to enjoy the sunshine and club scenery there. Thank you very much for any information in advance! Have a great day!
Living in Cancun is one thing while living and working in Cancun is another. Most waitress/bartender jobs are reserved for the Mexican population. If you do find a position you will need to file for a work permit. This can be a real challenge and you will need your company to help you. Also you must realize that the salaries in Mexico are in the dark ages. A waitress at the local casino makes about 5000 pesos a month. I used to be the Marketing Director at the Dubai Palace Casino so this is not BS. Working as a Nanny could be a challenge unless you found an English couple that needed one. My friend has a 4 yr old son and his living Mexican nanny makes 3000 pesos a month plus food and a room. That's about 240 a month in US dollars. She, like most young girls here, is from Chiapas where the monthly salary in about 1000 pesos a month. Internet jobs are the ticket as you can work for a company just about anywhere in the world and live here. The living is cheap but so is the pay scale. Hope this helped
