Spiderboenz
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Spiderboenz

Feb 04, 2024 23:40

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news Do ‘Face Jobs’ Still Exist in China?

This article is so important that it broke the space time continuum. Published 2/14/2024, but sent back in time to 2/04/2024. Full Comment>>

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May 18, 2023 16:43

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 4 Strange Things that Might Happen in a Job Interview in China

1. Only people who come from one of the designated NES countries or who got their degree in one are qualified to get a work permit to teach English. Blame the government that makes the laws, not the people who have to abide by them. 2. Ten years working in China and I’ve never been asked any of those questions. 3. ... Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Dec 04, 2022 06:44

(Nanjing) Features : Spiderboenz commented on news Hanging Out with the Expat Crowd: Nanjing’s Popular Restaurants and Cafes

This is no longer accurate. Brewsells, Bellinis, and Pisa Pizza haven’t existed in Nanjing for several years. Full Comment>>

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Sep 15, 2021 01:19

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news Pay Day Anxiety: A Monthly Certainly for Expat Workers in China?

Why did the other answer get harmonized? Full Comment>>

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Apr 20, 2021 14:50

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 5 Vegetarian/Vegan Chinese Dishes that are Easy Cook At Home

Eggs aren’t vegetarian. Full Comment>>

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Mar 02, 2021 14:52

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news China Approves First Single-Dose Covid Vaccine for Use

Just got the first round of the double-jab, as arranged by my school. Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Nov 18, 2020 10:55

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 7 Books that Will Change the Way You Think About China

Spider Eaters by Rae Yang. A memoir written by a woman who grew up during the Cultural Revolution Full Comment>>

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Oct 20, 2020 16:27

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news EF China Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Former Student

Why is it that when I read something like this, it’s almost always someone from EF? Last year it was a bunch of drug addicts, and now it’s a pedophile? Full Comment>>

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Mar 23, 2020 00:20

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news Ways to Earn Money from Home in China

Unless I’m mistaken, they banned cryptocurrency in China. Full Comment>>

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Dec 24, 2019 14:37

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 6 Things I Used to Hate About China

Ok Pollyanna. Full Comment>>

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Nov 08, 2019 07:57

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 6 of the Best Industries for Graduate Jobs in China

Need two years work experience post graduate to get a visa as a teacher. Full Comment>>

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Oct 12, 2019 16:39

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 5 Ways Changing Cities can Improve Your Job Prospects in China

Yes, because six years in six different cities says to an employer “ vast cultural knowledge” and not “serial job hopper/can’t hold down a job.” Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Sep 21, 2019 07:37

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 5 Types of Foreigner You’ll Meet in the Chinese Workplace

You forgot a few... The Pollyanna, The Sexpat, The Fempat, The LBH, and the Migrant. Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Mar 27, 2019 07:16

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 7 Things That China Does Better Than Anywhere Else

1. Taobao: yes it’s cheap, but chances are fairly high that the product you buy is fake and won’t last long. 2. Sharing economy and Didi: saturation isn’t a good thing. Most shared bike companies have gone bankrupt (and let’s not forget the bicycle graveyards). Didi has a problem with drivers murdering people. ... Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Jul 09, 2018 01:22

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 4 Ways Living in China will Change You

Work at a public school/university. You will get all Chinese holidays, close to five weeks in the winter, and 2-3 months (schedule dependent) in the summer. Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Mar 13, 2018 17:03

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news Life Lesson's You'll Learn When Working in China

So basically, be a worm.

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Mar 06, 2018 14:56

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news How to Navigate a Chinese Supermarket

Please check your facts. A jin weighs 500 grams, not 1 kg. Full Comment>>

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Dec 26, 2017 16:54

Around China : Spiderboenz commented on news Chinese Man Lives at Beijing Airport Because Wife Won’t Let Him Drink

There were five comments on here, what happened to the other three? Full Comment>>

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Nov 21, 2017 17:43

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news The Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Your Chinese Boss

Bootlickers: Volume Two. Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Nov 11, 2017 08:59

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news The Essential Guide to Dealing with Your Chinese Landlord

I have a better title. "Bootlicking: a how to guide" Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Nov 03, 2017 16:56

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news Best Instagram Accounts for China Expats (Part 1)

Do they hire mentally challenged people to write these articles? Full Comment>>

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Nov 03, 2017 11:13

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 10 Luxury Staycation Destinations in China

Sanya: land of fake seafood and restaurants with multiple menus. Save your money, go to the Philippines/Thailand. Lijiang: formerly a beautiful, remote location to get away from the crowds (10-15 years ago), currently over-run with Dalu ren and a massively overrated/overpriced tourist trap. Not an "authentic" ... Full Comment>>

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Spiderboenz

Oct 25, 2017 05:27

Articles : Spiderboenz commented on news 7 Big Differences Between Hong Kong and Mainland China

No, sorry. Mainlanders are actually not friendly (overall) unless they can benefit from it in some way. Full Comment>>

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