WORKING CONDITIONS IN MEXICO AND THE U.S.

Have you been thinking to get a job in Mexico or the U.S.? Maybe those tips can help you to find it.

The principal objective of this topic is share for all the community the working conditions in two very different countries, because nowadays it is very hard to get a job if you don’t have an appropriate education.

Then, the other objective consist to show which country it’s better to find and get a job.

Let’s check it:

TOPIC	U.S.	MEXICO
Working hours and vacations	Traditional working hours in the U.S. are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, with one hour for lunch and, usually, two breaks of 15 minutes. Most new employees receive just one or two weeks paid holiday per year, as you continue working, your holidays are increased by one or two days every year.	Working hours in Mexico are not regulated by law and thus depend on your job and the company you are working for. Most office job hours run from 8am to 6pm. According to Mexican Law, you are entitled to one week of paid holiday leave after a year of working at a company.
Job security & company rules	Job security is basically unheard of in the States. If your employer decides that they no longer need you, they are free to fire you. Your only security is your own potential and willingness to work – which either convinces your boss to keep you on and fire others, or enables you to find another job quickly.	Many Mexican companies provide their employees with a personal pension plan, usually through a scheme known in Mexico as an AFORE. Under an AFORE scheme you can contribute a certain amount of your salary to a pension plan, with your company and the Mexican government adding to your contributions.
Salaries & other compensation	The cost of living in the U.S. can be very high, particularly in the big cities. However, salaries are usually also higher there. Average salaries for workers range from $8 to $12 per hour (entry level) depending on the job title. The legal minimum salary is around $7 per hour in most states. Salaries and benefits packages vary according to the location of the job and market conditions. It is a good idea to be well-informed about the changing market conditions or other factors that might affect your salary and benefits.	Salaries in Mexico are usually a lot lower than other countries, it depends how much qualified you are. Salaries in Mexico City are a lot higher than in the countryside. Salaries in Mexico are usually paid in Quincenas, which means every 15 days. Many salaries are still paid by check, though salary payments by bank transfer are starting to become more common like in other countries.
Workers Compensation	In the United States you have the right to a safe workplace. Workers compensation is insurance paid for by employers. It provides cash benefits and medical care if an employee becomes disabled due to work-related injury.	According to Mexican law employees are entitled to a yearly bonus known as an Aguinaldo.

https://www.justlanded.com/english/Mexico/Mexico-Guide/Jobs/Working-conditions

https://www.justlanded.com/english/United-States/USA-Guide/Jobs/Work-environment