willabroad
American expat in China
Forum posts
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About me
American
Lives in Dongying
Registration: 08 March 2013
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Why did you move to SH ? by JRE_China
Everyone has a story to tell and rarely people are there to listen to them. I have always wondered that why someone takes a step to move across the ocean to a new country. I have done it but wonder if people have same feelings and problems?
My reply is more addressed to Shanghai specifically rather than another country, When I came to China, I came to a small town/village in China which is considered a district of a city ... even though it is an hour away and no urban communities ... Read More
Life in SONGJIANG, Shanghai by Laura Foti
Hi! Is there anyone living in Songjiang?
Do you live closer to line 9, 12, or 1 ... or another one? I live in XinZhuang which is near enough to SongJiang, Songjiang is quite out there but does have some Western places. Read More
From Jamaica to Shanghai by ShayB
Hello all I am currently considering a teaching position in Shanghai teaching English. I am wondering how I would survive. What is the internet like, I have done some research and facebook and twitter is blocked. How will I survive? Is their cable ...
Yes you'll be able to find flour and potatoes, and to calm you, you'll have to pick what kind of potatoes and flour, so no worries there. China is heavy into produce markets, you'll find them everywhere, on the street, in a store, in a ... Read More
Is Shanghai a good choice? by ehi_ale
Hi everybody, I'm Ale, 32, italian, and I'm planning to go to China for three months. I'll be there with my girlfriend, who's chinese and is going to work as an intern. I'm planning, but I'm not yet completely sure! ...
Hi everybody, I'm Ale, 32, italian, and I'm planning to go to China for three months. I'll be there with my girlfriend, who's chinese and is going to work as an intern. I'm planning, but I'm not yet completely sure! ... Read More
Tefl Teacher to be by emmalmill
Looking for a bit of advice.. I have signed up to the Global Resources Bureau who have been sending me teaching contracts in China beginning in June. So I should be heading off soon. Most contracts pay an average wage of RMB 5500. (£552) Silly ...
I believe it sounds a bit low, but could you tell us more about it. For example, for a training center, it is low, but for a university, it may be average or above average. Usually Universities don't pay to make one rich, but there is the prestige ... Read More
A pleasure to meet you by willabroad
Hello, My name is Will and Iam currently teaching ESL in China. I am with my partner and we are looking for a new job, and also might look to find more about the region and those around us on this forum once we get one. We don't have degrees, but ...
First and formost, apologies for the belated replies, I have been busy. Thank you Harmonie for your direction, I have not yet made a profile for a job, but will do so in the near future, and have since posting, decided to look elsewhere in China, ... Read More
Happy Woman's Day.... by kshah
"Happy Woman's Day" to all the ladies out there. "Give me an educated woman; and I will give you a civilized nation" by Napoleon Bonaparte
It is Women's day in China, not sure if celebrated elsewhere. I made a point myself to buy my partner some flowers and tell her she is the most important woman to me. Go out while you still can, I might be a bit ahead of you (March 8th at 7pm here) Read More
A pleasure to meet you
Hello, My name is Will and Iam currently teaching ESL in China. I am with my partner and we are looking for a new job, and also might look to find more about the region and those around us on this forum once we get one. We don't have degrees, but ... Read More