JulieM

Sep 10, 2013 16:04

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Yeah, I certainly hope after 5 years it is easier, otherwise we are definitely saying goodbye to China and getting my husband to the U.S. In my personal opinion, the opportunities in China are not as great as China likes to pretend they are...I came for the cultural experience, not because I can make more money ... Full Comment>>

JulieM

Sep 10, 2013 16:01

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Nice to know there are others working with this situation, and it's encouraging you were able to find a place with not too many hours! Best of luck to you and your family also! Full Comment>>

JulieM

Sep 10, 2013 16:00

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Best of luck to you! Full Comment>>

JulieM

Sep 10, 2013 16:00

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Yes, I am currently on a work visa, but the work conditions are not fabulous, and since I am in a not-so-expat-friendly area, it's hard to find companies/schools that are willing to work with you, but hopefully I can find something more flexible, because a work visa is most certainly a better option than a family visa! Full Comment>>

JulieM

Sep 10, 2013 15:58

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I certainly hope I am incorrect, I had also not heard of this with any people who had previously gotten a marriage visa. Hopefully the government person I spoke with was uninformed. :) And yes, I definitely hope to start my own business eventually...not to say screw China, but to hopefully make life a lot simpler. :) Full Comment>>

JulieM

Aug 29, 2013 13:47

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Thank you for the kind words, I really do hope it does help women to be more comfortable in their own skin! :) Full Comment>>

JulieM

Aug 29, 2013 13:47

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yeah, I had blonde hair once before...that was a mistake since I don't really like getting stared at, and that just made it worse, haha. Full Comment>>

JulieM

Aug 29, 2013 13:46

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thank you! Full Comment>>

JulieM

Aug 29, 2013 13:46

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hehe, that sounds like a fun experience! Full Comment>>

JulieM

Aug 29, 2013 13:45

Blogs : JulieM Posted a new blog Visa Headaches

I'm sure all expats can relate to the headache that is the Chinese visa. Visa laws in China are ever-changing, and ever-frustrating for those of us who really desire to do thing legally, but still live a normal life. When I first came to China, the frustration was being a student with no means of supporting myself ...

JulieM

Aug 12, 2013 20:01

Blogs : JulieM Posted a new blog Am I A Model?

The answer to that? Definitely not. Not tall enough (although I'm pretty tall in China if I wear heels), small boobs that disappear if I lay down flat, and wide hips. Slightly strange facial features that make my nationality indeterminable (that can be a plus in some ways). But, as many foreigners have experienced, ...

JulieM

Aug 11, 2013 12:31

Blogs : JulieM Posted a new blog Wedding Preparation

Preferences for weddings in the West and China differ slightly, and when I was preparing for my wedding with my Chinese husband, I did find some of the things I had to request slightly humorous. -Please don't play Whitney Houston/Titanic soundtrack/Star Wars theme music (and yes, I have heard each of the above ...