Tijuana - Post Report Question and Answers
What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?
Lots of good jobs for EFMs at the consulate. Or some spouses commute or live in San Diego. Not sure about pay. - Oct 2024
A lot of EFMs work in U.S. or telework, however there are a few EFM jobs at the consulate. Compared to the rest of Mission Mexico, there seem to be fewer positions. However, there are opportunities and I believe they are trying to add more. - Apr 2023
There are several jobs for EFMs at the consulate. Several EFMs commute to the U.S., a few others work from home. There are many options here. Salaries in TJ are generally too low to go to the trouble of getting a Mexican work permit, but it can be done. - Nov 2017
Not sure. Probably lots of opportunities in California. - May 2015
I'm not sure. - Apr 2014
Not really. Why would you take a job here when the salary is 7 times higher 2 miles north? - Feb 2014
San Diego, if you're willing to do the commute. - Apr 2011
They can commute to San Diego. A lot of spouses do this. Commute times are between 30-90 minutes each way. - Mar 2011
No/Yes...if you consider San Diego, CA local economy, then yes. - Dec 2010
No. Most family members work in the consulate or in San Diego. - Aug 2010
