“Mexico allowed me to work as a journalist again and believe in myself”

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Despite having a degree in journalism and national and international experience in media outlets such as Agencia Efe, Martí Quintana could not find work in Spain. After two years of unsuccessful searching, he decided to pack his bags and embark on an adventure in Mexico. In less than a month, he rcs data spain a job as an editor that helped him regain confidence in himself. We spoke to him so he could tell us, without holding back, the best and worst things about living in Mexico City.

When did you arrive in Mexico? What brought you there?
I arrived on February 20, 2014, at the age of 27. I had been trying to find work as a journalist in Spain for more than two years and I felt it was time to cross the pond and try my luck in Latin America. I had already lived in Ecuador for a year and the experience had been very pleasant.

Is Mexico a very different country to Spain? What are the main handicaps you have encountered?
In addition to the language, which is a great advantage, there are many cultural and historical similarities between Mexico and Spain. The character of the Mexicans is quite similar to that of the Spanish: warm and friendly. And it is relatively easy to feel welcomed.

But there are also many differences: Mexicans are, in general, quite informal, and this can drive you crazy. It is essential to understand their timing, their ways of managing responsibilities and to be patient.