coineineagh Mar 10,2014 13:36

Tags: Health & Environment, Relationships, Language & Culture, Expat Rants & Advice, Expat Tales

This, the last of a three-part blog, attempts to illustrate a very disturbing pattern I have observed in behaviour of many Chinese over the years, both in China and internationally: great care in ...

coineineagh Mar 10,2014 13:26

Tags: Relationships, Teaching & Learning, Business & Jobs, Language & Culture, Expat Tales

This, the second of a three-part blog, attempts to illustrate a very disturbing pattern I have observed in behaviour of many Chinese over the years, both in China and internationally: great care in ...

coineineagh Mar 01,2014 15:25

Tags: Health & Environment, Visa & Legalities, Teaching & Learning, Business & Jobs, Language & Culture, Expat Rants & Advice, Expat Tales, Lifestyle

This, the first of a three-part blog, attempts to illustrate a very disturbing pattern I have observed in behaviour of many Chinese over the years, both in China and internationally: great care in ...

coineineagh Dec 27,2013 17:17

Tags: General, Health & Environment, Teaching & Learning, Business & Jobs, Language & Culture, Expat Rants & Advice

I've often been criticised on these boards for offering commentary that is too negative. Some people suggest that I should stop voicing my frustration and just leave the country altogether. My ...

coineineagh Dec 01,2013 13:58

Tags: Relationships, Language & Culture, Expat Tales

And how I wish I weren't the only person out there that despises cowardice and smallmindedness. But it's too easy to just criticise. Not to mention unproductive. Things might change if more people ...

coineineagh Nov 30,2013 10:17

Tags: General

When deciding which tag to place this under, I noticed that 'politics' or anything similar was absent, emphasizing how unwelcome it is for foreigners to talk about such topics. I'm curious whether ...

coineineagh Nov 23,2013 15:04

Tags: Visa & Legalities, Teaching & Learning, Business & Jobs, Language & Culture

The blog below is an edited version of something I prepared a few months back, in case the manager mentioned below actually made good on his threats. But I've since reconciled with him,and am still ...

coineineagh Nov 23,2013 14:42

Tags: Relationships, Language & Culture, Expat Rants & Advice, Expat Tales, Lifestyle

And if you don't have any expectations about quality social interations with locals, then you won't be disappointed. Maybe it's because I don't feel a need to fit in. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy ...

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British father of 2 half-Chinese children (4 & 5 years old), looking for reliable job for the next school year. Emigrating from Germany, assistance with finding an apartment and ...

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