Gotta love Mexico...

[Jim]

Up in Portland, I got a quote for a wash and wax of my 35' RV and it came to $540. Yikes! So I waited until I got to Mexico.

Now at Kiki's RV park in San Felipe. Asked around the guests here about who the favorite vehicle wash and wax guys are. Hired them and the two of them just finished my RV, along with doing the toad.

Full wash, roof included, brush scrubbed the slide awnings, paste wax (Turtle Wax) everything, tires washed, chrome shined. Same treatment for the car and the guys cleaned the insides of the windows too.

Excellent work. Worked at it from 10 AM to 3 PM.

They asked $80 US. I added a $20 tip so total of $100 ($2000 pesos).

Hard to beat that. Looks great now.

And as soon as they finished the tires, the camp dog came over and leaked on the one he'd marked before. GAH! Hate that dog.

[Racine96]

The Mexicans here work harder because that is what they came for, and want to send money back home. The ones back home leave things "for tomorrow." Different set of circumstances. By the way, I know a lot of them on both borders.

[qtla9111]

John & Angela wrote:

irishtom29 wrote:
Most of the Mexicans I knew in Chicago, and I knew many, worked like a set of twins. They're the Poles of the New World.

Amen to that.

If that new guy in Washington actually gets his wish and deports 4 million latinos they are going to have to hire 10 million millennials to take their place. Meh, never mind, they wouldn't show up on the third day anyway.

Okay, now that was funny 🙂

[John___Angela]

irishtom29 wrote:
Most of the Mexicans I knew in Chicago, and I knew many, worked like a set of twins. They're the Poles of the New World.

Amen to that.

If that new guy in Washington actually gets his wish and deports 4 million latinos they are going to have to hire 10 million millennials to take their place. Meh, never mind, they wouldn't show up on the third day anyway.

[irishtom29]

Most of the Mexicans I knew in Chicago, and I knew many, worked like a set of twins. They're the Poles of the New World.

[John_Joey]

Jim@HiTek wrote:

John&Joey wrote:

Maybe the title should be "for those that didn't make enough money in their own country to afford a lifestyle they could enjoy, Mexico may provide you an alternative."

Too long. Need something shorter.

And there are many reasons to love Mexico. Probably why I've been hanging out here.

Agreed on both points. The (non tourist) local culture has always been one of mutual respect and helpfulness. At the very core they have a great value system.

Enjoy the southern most part of North America.

[Jim]

John&Joey wrote:

Maybe the title should be "for those that didn't make enough money in their own country to afford a lifestyle they could enjoy, Mexico may provide you an alternative."

Too long. Need something shorter.

And there are many reasons to love Mexico. Probably why I've been hanging out here.

[rgatijnet1]

Canadian Rainbirds wrote:


The Mexicans that I know are hard working people. Mexicans who work in the winter tourist areas have about 4 to 5 months to earn enough to live on for the other 12. Your generalizition above is **** and make you look like an ass. Belittling, unworthy and untrue.

Not really a bad gig......work 4-5 months and have the other 7-8 months off. :B

[John_Joey]

Canadian Rainbirds wrote:

Dale.Traveling wrote:

John&Joey wrote:
$80/5 hours/2 guys = $8/hour for hard labor with zero benefits.

Think that is how unions came into existence.

Considering the cost of living and the average per capita income of the area those two enterprising self employed small businessmen are actually doing quite well.

Minimum wage in Mexico is 73 pesos PER DAY.

There are also various minimum salaries for various trades and occupations.

If interested click here for a list of 2017 rates.

My real point is not the task being done or what is going on with these two entrepreneurs, but the title of this post "Gotta love Mexico."

What is being loved? going to a 2nd or 3rd world country and living beyond your means? No I don't have to "Love Mexico" for that reason.

I can love Mexico for it's natural beauty, it's citizens, and it's culture, but not for it's poverty and one's ability to take advantage of it because I come from a 1'st world country.

Maybe the title should be "for those that didn't make enough money in their own country to afford a lifestyle they could enjoy, Mexico may provide you an alternative."

[Kayteg1]

Canadian Rainbirds wrote:


The Mexicans that I know are hard working people. Mexicans who work in the winter tourist areas have about 4 to 5 months to earn enough to live on for the other 12. Your generalizition above is **** and make you look like an ass. Belittling, unworthy and untrue.

It is not generalization. It is the truth of life.
Doesn't sound like you worked with Mexicans too much?
The great story I heard in Mexico might be a joke, but how truthful.
Here it is
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An American high class CEO finally could take a break from his job and went for vacations to Mexico.
He left his luxury hotel and start walking down the beach. After some distance he noticed a Mexican man laying down on the sand and watching the Ocean. There was a boat on the sand and on the other side the CEO noticed small house where via open windows he could see a woman preparing a meal.
"Any fish here?" - CEO started conversation pointing to the Ocean
"All you might want to catch Senor" answered Mexican
"Really, is the boat for hire?"
"Sure it is Senor"
They settle up the deal and went fishing.
Each time CEO drop a hook in the water, within seconds he is having nice fish on it. Did not take long and bottom of the boat was covered with fish.
On the way back to the beach, CEO ask the Mexican.
"Is it always like that here?"
"Si, Senor"
"So why don't you find more customers?"
"and than what?" was the answer
"Than you can buy more boats, hire more guys to work for you and start big business"
"and then what Senor?"
"than you can start advertising, hire a local Manager and go -open an office branch in New York"
"and then what?"
"Than you can buy more boats, treat yourself to nice NY condo, hire secretary, more managers and become CEO"
"and then what"
"Then, when everything will start working well, you can afford to take a vacation to Mexico and lay down on the sand"
"what? Senor ???"

[gatorcq]

Is it about time?

[Canadian_Rainbi]

Kayteg1 wrote:
Knowing Mexicans, after making $100 in single day, they will take the rest of week off.
It was few years ago, but owner of this campground wanted $5/night.
I bargain him down to $10 for 6 days.
As you can see on the picture, he did not had too many takers.
THANK YOU nan' sayers.

The Mexicans that I know are hard working people. Mexicans who work in the winter tourist areas have about 4 to 5 months to earn enough to live on for the other 12. Your generalizition above is **** and make you look like an ass. Belittling, unworthy and untrue.

[Canadian_Rainbi]

Dale.Traveling wrote:

John&Joey wrote:
$80/5 hours/2 guys = $8/hour for hard labor with zero benefits.

Think that is how unions came into existence.

Considering the cost of living and the average per capita income of the area those two enterprising self employed small businessmen are actually doing quite well.

Minimum wage in Mexico is 73 pesos PER DAY.

There are also various minimum salaries for various trades and occupations.

If interested click here for a list of 2017 rates.

[Kayteg1]

Knowing Mexicans, after making $100 in single day, they will take the rest of week off.
It was few years ago, but owner of this campground wanted $5/night.
I bargain him down to $10 for 6 days.
As you can see on the picture, he did not had too many takers.
THANK YOU nan' sayers.

[qtla9111]

Most people don't know this but the Mexican factory workers make about 1200 pesos week. That's about $55 dollars. However, they belong to unions. We have lots of unions and the workers receive free universal or social medical care for themselves, spouse, children and any parent living with them. They also receive food coupons, points toward buying a house at 6.9% fixed. Houses are available at 850 pesos a month. Granted, they area very small but are new, with well-paved streets, a park and schools in each neighborhood; kinder, primary and secondary. Each Mexican also receives two bonuses at the end of the year, a Christmas bonus and a profit-sharing bonus. Kids in these neighborhoods receive free school books, food programs at school, uniforms, and scholarships for high school and university (51% of all Mexicans receive a scholarship). The list goes on but I know I am probably preaching to the choir.

Great place but it's not for everyone. I guess that's true of any country. If not, 7 billion people would be living in the U.S. 🙂

We boondock all over Mexico without any issues. Try it, you'll like it.