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Niiiiiiiiiiice a new thread! Awesome job with the OP! I just got back from HK on a visa run. I found a great link that describes pretty much everything you'll go through. Its a bit outdated in terms of price (its 1350 HK dollars now) but its covered in the OP. http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shang...great-visa-run/ I think the link would be a great add to the OP! Thanks SB for the new thread! Also: RIP Macho Man Randy Savage
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Be Depressive posted:stuff about women Be Depressive is pretty spot on about the dating scene here. Marriages are more like business transactions so don't give up if the woman tells you she has a bf or husband. In my experience, fooling around isn't considered a big deal. In a lot of cases its considered normal and both sides fool around but just don't tell each other about it (duuuur) During parent teacher meetings at my last school, I would have some small talk to warm things up. The moms would always tell me that their husbands go out all night and come home at odd hours in the morning because of “business meetings.” Really? 6 times a week? Comes home piss drunk? He has two phones and you're not allowed to know anything about the second one? You guys have sex a couple times a month? That doesn't raise any red flags? Idk maybe its because I'm an abc and I ask hard hitting questions like “So how's everything at home?” but these women feel like they can tell me everything about their marriage...and they often do... By no means am I saying that you're doing the woman a favor by sleeping with her when her husband is away. Just don't expect the wife to divorce her husband for you! Arakan posted:So last time I went to China it was on a student visa, this time I need a work visa. Apparently I need to get a physical here and send the results to my employer, even though I'm going to have to do the same thing once I get to China for my residency permit. Does this sound right? Also, do any of you actually waste your doctor's time with it or should I just fill it out myself? You're gonna need to get a health check because its one of the requirements to get a Z visa. You're employer should be helping you set all of this up (and pay for it). Certain hospitals handle these kinds of examinations so its not like you can go to any hospital and do it. Its gonna be about 700rmb and the process will take about an hour. You'll get the results in a week. Also you need to bring a few documents with you: 4 passport size photos...and a few other things that escape me at the moment. Again your employer should be handling all of this for you, making the appointments, paying for it, and providing you with the necessary documents.
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| # ¿ May 26, 2011 04:14 |
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MeramJert posted:My girlfriend says it's totally ok if I cheat on her as long as she doesn't find out. I never had a girlfriend in the US that would have said something like that Yeah I hear this a lot too. What you don't know can't hurt you, right? Also to add to the App section of the FAQ: http://www.whatsapp.com/ This works for both iPhones and Androids. Its a great instant messenger that I use to chat with my parents in the US and other family members around the world. You can have group chats, send pictures, send short videos, and exchange contacts. Its free for the first year but by the time the trial runs out, I'm sure something else will come along. As long as you have 3G to connect to the internet, you can use it. I also use it to chat to my friends here in Shanghai. Texts are extremely cheap but a penny saved is a penny earned! AfroNinja fucked around with this message at May 26, 2011 around 09:59 |
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Be Depressive posted:MY CHINESE GIRLFRIEND tells me that sometimes barbecue vendors will marinate cat meat in sheep urine and sell it as mutton on the street. Hmmmm my Chinese friends have told me the same thing...minus the soaking in sheep urine part! I was at the Usher concert a few months ago and after the show, the streets were filled with bbq vendors. I wanted to buy some but then my friend told me it was cat.
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| # ¿ May 30, 2011 12:01 |
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Be Depressive posted:As long as we're posting conversations with Chinese, I don't have hanzi on this computer so I'll post it in English. A warning to those who live or are visiting Shanghai: Nanjing Lu is notorious for pick pockets! Its a popular tourist spot so expect shady people to be following you around for a bit. They work in teams so if you commence a beat down on one of them, don't be surprised if more of them show up. Every foreigner ive met has a story about that area. I'm eagerly waiting for the day one of those guys get caught and gets stomped by a group of big angry dudes
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Busy Bee posted:Any specific area of Shanghai I should go to / look out for? What would be the price range on silk? You looking for real or fake silk or whatever? I got a great place that sells knock off clothing! Head to the Silk Market by Nanpu Bridge. Get off the Nanpu Bridge stop (line 4 purple) its right around the corner. That place sells tons of clothes and accessories. I never bought any silk blankets before so I'm not sure about a fair price. I'll ask around. If the dealers keep trying to the jack the price because its "100% silk", don't listen to them! Start extremely low then work your way up. Have you been shopping Chinese style before?
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B-Rad posted:boss wedding 9 million USD??? Or did you mean to say RMB? Chinese sure love their excess!
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| # ¿ Jun 19, 2011 15:46 |
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Lol that left turn thing is genius! So drat accurate! Hey its finally sunny out in Shanghai!
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| # ¿ Jun 22, 2011 07:00 |
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B-Rad posted:On a completely unrelated note, have bathroom attendants in Chinese nightclubs ever tried to snap your neck? I find it strange enough that they come up to you and start massaging you while you are trying to pee, but once when I was unsuspecting some little man came up behind me and Steve Seagal-snapped my neck. It was kind of nice, actually. Happened to me the last time I went to the club Dubai. Those guys sneak up on you and give you a massage while you piss. Afterwards they expect a tip. Not a good combo in my opinion but it makes for an interesting experience!
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| # ¿ Jun 27, 2011 02:08 |
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Hey now! Just got back from a month long trip in Panama. Found out my new neighbor has been jacking my internets! drat him! Ive been gone for just one month and cab prices go up and I miss a Shanghai goon meet???????????????? I'll def be down for the next one!
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| # ¿ Aug 15, 2011 08:51 |
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As far as Shanghai jobs go, Berlitz is hiring. The pay is crap though. 110 rmb per 45 minute block, part time has no guaranteed hours. 4 days UNPAID training plus a demo and then maybe youre offered a contract. Full time isnt much better so I'd avoid that. If anyone is interested, go for it! I had an interview today and they weren't exactly selling the position. The way I see it, its a good way to get your feet wet until you find something better!
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| # ¿ Aug 25, 2011 19:42 |
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HisMajestyBOB posted:Does anyone have any experience working at EF English First in Shanghai? I'm probably going to start working for them in October, teaching elementary through high school kids. They look professional and all that. I worked there for a year teaching at one of the kid centers. Like Magna said, each school is totally different. You're experience will depend on how cool your DoS (Director of Studies) is. Some understand that EF is a stepping stone, others take that poo poo super serious and make your life Hell! Which center are you teaching at?
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| # ¿ Aug 29, 2011 05:38 |
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Sharing job info sounds like a good idea. The economy is pretty shite right now pretty much everywhere!
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| # ¿ Aug 30, 2011 04:26 |
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HisMajestyBOB posted:Not sure which center yet. I guess they'll tell me during/after the visa process? Haha thats EF style! Last minute. After you get your visa, youll get a location. Don't be surprised if it changes just before you come too. After I got my visa, I was supposed to be in Pudong. A week before I left for Shanghai, my school changed to Puxi side.
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| # ¿ Aug 30, 2011 15:08 |
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Cuatal posted:I was considering giving Shanghai a shot at some point, but you guys have made me a bit scared. Is it the kind of place that would be cool to live for like six months or a year? The pretentious foreigner/arrogant Shanghainese to cool, regular people ratio is higher then anywhere in China but overall its been a good experience for me. Because Shanghai is becoming more international everyday, its easy to get over the culture shock. Sometimes its hard to think that I'm living in China because of the endless amount of expats I run into. I think Shanghai is a good place to get your feet wet before moving onto another part of China. No matter which part you end up being in, chances are there will be a goon there so at least you have a friend! Edit: Chiming in to say that yes, Shanghai is pretty drat expensive!
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| # ¿ Sep 4, 2011 04:25 |
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Nice I'm from Boston too! I can deal with the cold but not the snow!
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| # ¿ Sep 5, 2011 14:23 |
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Give someone the name "Kandy" with a K because thats classy! Strangest name I ever heard was Mikery. At first I was like "you mean Michael?" and the parents corrected me. Not sure if its a real name but whatever. Also Bobo, Tittie, and Boobie are terrible names but Door is funny!
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| # ¿ Sep 6, 2011 12:56 |
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I've given up trying to convince parents that naming their child such wonderful names like "Boobie" or "Ding Dong" is not a good idea. Most of the time the parents tell me that the name "just sounds good" whatever the hell that means.
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| # ¿ Sep 6, 2011 14:51 |
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The Radix posted:Bort is seriously great already. I just finished playing through Deus Ex 1 again, call one Tracer or something. Great game followed up by a ballin idea! I wonder if my students will play the new game because parts of it take place in Shanghai. I'll ask them but most of them play Pokemon or 51seer
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| # ¿ Sep 7, 2011 11:45 |
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Happy Mid Autumn Festival everyone!
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| # ¿ Sep 12, 2011 03:03 |
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Yes, the T sucks in every where imaginable which makes me appreciate the Shanghai metro! Sometimes it can be stuffed to capacity but overall its clean, efficient and clean! My only real gripe is that the metro closes at 11pm. It would great if it closed at 2am but one can only dream...
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| # ¿ Sep 23, 2011 09:36 |
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Hopefully all of the Shanghai goons are alright!
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| # ¿ Sep 27, 2011 15:53 |
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Sup Goons. My Chinese bank account is running a little low after rent. My main funds are back home in the US. Whats the best way to get some money INTO China? Would it being using my US atm card and/or Western Union?
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| # ¿ Oct 12, 2011 05:01 |
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caberham posted:What grosses me out the most is seeing girls (and sometimes guys too) with untrimmed armpits This. You forgot untrimmed areas "down there." Its like a jungle down there!
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| # ¿ Oct 13, 2011 03:57 |
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or mustaches
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Congrats on your new found marriage, Be Depressive! Whats up with the trucks blocking you?
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| # ¿ Oct 17, 2011 14:50 |
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Lovin the banner and the icons added to the front page! I'm a little late for the ESL jobs in China chat but heres my take. I suggest try getting into corporate training. Its really easy and the pay isn't bad. Expect 225 rmb per hour. Many of the students just want to have fun. They work long hours and the last thing they want is an English lesson. Be fun and lively and the class pretty much takes care of itself. Corporate classes are usually 2 hours per lesson. Its a great way to build your resume. If you want to switch English teaching jobs or want to provide English training to a company directly, you can name drop companies you've taught at. The hours are flexible so you'll have free time to pursue other interests. I'm echoing everyone else who said that TEFL isn't necessary but extremely helpful. I'm glad I did it!
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| # ¿ Oct 19, 2011 15:49 |
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Daduzi posted:How do you handle it? I think I've lucked out so far. The attendance is consistent and management from both the English school and the company rarely check in on me. Most classes are filled with people who don't want to be there. Staying after hours or spending your lunch break learning English is the last thing anyone wants to do. Their company pays for the lessons so thats just another reason for them not to care. As long as you keep that in mind, planning classes becomes a a breeze. A lot of students are curious about life outside of China or how expats go about their day in China. Smile, crack a bunch of jokes, and before you know it, its time to go home! I like the job because of the flexible hours. I can concentrate on more important things like learning Chinese and finding a way to become a millionaire.
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| # ¿ Oct 20, 2011 04:27 |
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Any Shanghai goons going to the Bubba bbq chili cook off this Saturday? Its at the Expo Village. Entrance is 100 rmb but you can stuff your face with chili all day and booths hand out shots. Hopefully it doesnt rain!
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| # ¿ Oct 21, 2011 04:06 |
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Daduzi posted:poo poo, sounds great. Wish I wasn't working. I'll pass it on to some friends though, do you have a good link with info (yes, I'm lazy). http://www.bubbasasia.com/cookoff Huge turnout with 700 people last year. Expect a lot more! Opens to the public at 11am!
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| # ¿ Oct 21, 2011 09:06 |
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No talk about Yue Yue? http://www.chinasmack.com/2011/vide...bystanders.html It doesn’t paint a flattering image of the Chinese, although for those of you outside of China or just moved to it, I should mention that most people I know are truly shocked and outraged by this story in the same way they are abroad. The fact remains, the mentality of many here is to not get involved to protect themselves at all costs. I really hope that mind set changes.
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| # ¿ Oct 30, 2011 16:13 |
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I'm a real person! Kinda actually. I'm pretty dead inside. The things you see in China...it changes you.
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| # ¿ Nov 23, 2011 14:47 |
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SB35 posted:Have been using a VPN through Witopia, and now I'm just getting "connection failed" errors. God dammit loving GFW. Trying to help the girlfriend get into a grad school, I don't have the time or patience for this poo poo. Despite Shanghai being one of the most developed parts of China, it has been rated for having the slowest internet...  Not sure if this scam has been shared yet but this a new one I've encountered so please keep eye out for it: It was raining so I decided to take a cab home. We arrive at my apartment and the driver scans my card on his machine, but nothing happens. My card must be dirty, so he takes the card and rubs it on his pant leg – the lower part of his pant leg which is basically under his seat. It’s obvious to me he’s switched my card with one of his cards with no money left on it. I should add, these cards come it various colors, so he must have all the different colors under his seat to be able to switch any card that comes along. I spotted the fake because a student put a sticker on my card back in the day which the driver must have missed. I used what little Chinese I know to tell him to give me back my real card. Of course he was claiming innocence but I managed to get my card back and I got out without paying him. The lesson here is to be vigilant!
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| # ¿ Nov 24, 2011 04:58 |
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RocknRollaAyatollah posted:I recommend Weixin as well. I use it with some of my Chinese friends and I have a lot of fun with my coworkers with it. Word to Big Bird, Weixin is fun. Whatsapp is great for commuting with friends overseas. Try getting on Weibo. People need to know what youre doing RIGHT NOW!
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| # ¿ Dec 15, 2011 03:22 |
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SB35 posted:Winter is here goons! Make sure you eat your dumplings unless you want your ears to fall off! Thats the exact same thing my co-worker told me today! Something about it being Chinese Halloween.
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| # ¿ Dec 22, 2011 14:02 |
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SB35 posted:Haha what? No, it's Winter Solstice. The shortest and 'coldest' day of the year. So you're supposed to eat dumplings (preferably meat) so that you can pack on those extra pounds and nutrition to keep you going through the winter. It's kinda a northern thing. Lol my Chinese comrades told me that I should stay in tonight because its Chinese Halloween and something might get me...! Oooooh the wonderful tales of China!
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| # ¿ Dec 22, 2011 16:03 |
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For any Goons that are interested, Amazing Race China Rush season 3 is now accepting applications! Open auditions will be held in Shanghai in early January. If you can't make it, then just send in an application and post a up a video on youku. Good luck to all! http://www.chinarush.cn/blog/2011-12-01/28.html
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| # ¿ Dec 23, 2011 06:52 |
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Wishing all the China Goons a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Be safe, have fun, and don't end up in jail!
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| # ¿ Dec 24, 2011 13:15 |
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Be Depressive posted:Today I am judging an internal Sinopec english competition (1k for a morning's work, not bad), and reading the essays came upon a peculiar sentence.. Do the right thing and give the student extra points for reading that part! Tell us how it turns out
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| # ¿ Dec 27, 2011 07:52 |
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Happy New Year to all China Goons! Celebrate hard tonight! Good luck with your New Year Resolutions
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| # ¿ Dec 31, 2011 09:03 |
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Anyone on Weixin? You guys think it would be wise to exchange IDs?
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