2025: A Year of Uncertainty?
With Justin Allan of the Elite Nurse Practitioner at the Elite NP Conference this year in San Antonio!
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Thank you so much to everyone that has reached out and wondered where we are in the world now. As I mentioned previously, we left our beloved Mexico and came back to the United States. I will add more in the near future about our experience States-side so far. I will just say that it has been quite an adjustment and I’m not sure how long we will stay. This partially explains my absence here for a few months.
I am excited to write to you again but saddened by the experience of many that have reached out recently seeking help.
I have had a lot of inquiries from nurses and nurse practitioners asking “How do I get out?”
People are scared, worried, and confused after the election this week.
Please note, this is not a political post, but rather my desire to support those that want to know if there is a way to become a nurse practitioner entrepreneur while living outside of the United States.
My answer is still the same- YES! Absolutely.
Are there hurdles? Absolutely.
Is it easy? Sometimes it is hard. Iit was challenging but I’m up for a good challenge and have grown from obstacles over the years. I learned so much in my time in Mexico, Colombia, Egypt, Southeast Asia, and more.
My two most important questions for you are:
1. What is your “why?”
*Do you want to leave solely to escape the political situation in the United States?
*Do you want a “cheaper” cost of living?
*Do you want to experience new cultures, foods, languages?
*Are you comfortable being uncomfortable?
If the answer is yes only to the first three bullets, becoming an expat may be a challenge for you. Living abroad does not always save money (I’ll explain more in a later post.)
The instability of the internet, electricity, and loss of conveniences can be problematic for those that move to a foreign country from the United States. Language barriers can make accessing services difficult.
You can absolutely become an expat and live an incredible life abroad but it takes some grit and flexibility.
2. How long?
Is this a move you want (or need) to make for a long time? If so, you may need to research where you can get residency. Mexico and Portugal are popular options and I discuss these a bit further in my course that is coming out soon via the #elitenursepractitioner.
For now, Mexico offers *most* (it is not guaranteed) travelers a 180 day stay at a time without residency. Sometimes people live in Mexico for years by only briefly leaving every 6 months and returning. However, this comes with some additional uncertainty and I do not recommend it. For residency in any country, you have to prove that you make enough money (guidelines vary widely country to country) and/or have enough in retirement accounts.
I had residency in Mexico but traveled often. My nomadic tendencies meant that residency was not a must and I do not anticipate getting residency in another country for a long time. Some folx need consistency, stability, and prefer to settle down and thus finding a place with lenient residency requirements would be ideal.
More About How I Did It:
I’d like to say that I just packed up and left one day but I really did not. I had already sold my house over a year prior to my move. I had a small storage unit and a car in Ohio for a year after I left the United States. I eventually came back and sold everything but it felt like it took a long time. I know a lot of people opt to keep their home and rent it out on Airbnb while they live in another country. This helps with expenses. Many of my other friends and acquaintances have opted to sell everything and truly make an entirely new life in Mexico.
I started out in an Airbnb for about a month and utilized the services of a dear friend, Barby of Merida Moves, that helps expats find excellent long term housing. She is an attorney and thus is able to review contracts and ensure you are getting a fair deal. I would never sign another lease in Mexico without her! I am not sure how long I will be here as I have recently purchased two homes that I list on Airbnb and am enjoying learning this new income stream. I have several trips scheduled for the new year and look forward to sharing more information with you as I explore new places whilst operating my three practices remotely.
That said, please know that you are heard and your feelings are valid. It’s okay to feel any number of emotions right now. I’m happy to support those looking to start or build a business as we move into the new year. Let’s show you how it is done, no matter what the next year brings us.
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