expatlife26

Apr 18, 2015 07:41

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Classy Hunan Woman Steals Bag of Cash from One Night Stand's BMW

yeah I noticed that too. Nice hotels here are so crazy cheap too. 5-star international hotel outside of peak season can be Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Apr 17, 2015 10:15

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Foreign Child Molester on Business Trip Deported by Hebei Police

I guarantee you that's not the guy in the photo. Does that guy look like he's in jail or under arrest? No that's just some poor schmuck signing a household registration or visa form in a waiting room with another casually dressed guy standing next to him. My comment was on how that guy in the photo is probably just ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Apr 16, 2015 10:49

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Yum Experiments with High-end Dining for China Comeback

Yeah totally. tons of nice restaurants here. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Apr 16, 2015 10:46

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Foreign Child Molester on Business Trip Deported by Hebei Police

I wonder who that's a picture of. It looks like it's just some guy signing a form. What are the odds he's a sex offender? I would be so pissed if there was an article like "Foreign Businessman Boils Baby!" and then a photo of me sitting at a desk or talking on a phone. Even with the face blurred! Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Apr 16, 2015 10:40

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news Why Can't China Attract Foreign Professionals?

This is a really amateurish article for a bunch of reasons. Foremost is that the topic is supposed to be China can't attract foreign professionals, which implies that there is a strong demand for them which is unmet due to unfavorable circumstances. In practice though the article is more about how there ISNT demand ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Mar 02, 2015 18:05

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Hubei Woman Rescued after Parents Imprison Her for 5 Years

I see you've also found the trick to seeing anonymous posters. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Feb 24, 2015 13:53

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news History of Foreign Powers Who Have Held Territories in China

Glad you're also a fan of turn-of-the-century Germanic militarists. The Kaiser was one of the best. My other favorite is Conrad von Hotzendorf. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Feb 24, 2015 11:25

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news History of Foreign Powers Who Have Held Territories in China

My favorite Kaiser Wilhelm quote is how he wanted to punish China so severly for the boxer rebellion that for 1000 years they would be afraid to look cross eyed at a German. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Feb 24, 2015 11:21

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on ossey7 's blog An African English teacher in China

I want to say that you are 100% right on that in my experience. When it's not too hot out I'll wear a suit when I go to work and 95% of the time will be clean shaven with a fresh haircut. Nobody bothers me when I look like that. But...during times like spring festival or if i'm just taking a couple days off, I'll ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Jan 26, 2015 10:03

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news Go East! Tips and Info About Pursuing Your Postgraduate Studies in China

http://comments.echinacities.com/54769 Hey good one Monsieur! Keep posting crap about the The Leader and your stupid CFTU Cult! nobody believe you! Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Jan 15, 2015 16:58

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Photos of Scruffy ‘Beggar’ Buying iPhone 6 Go Viral

I know, what a scoop! Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 01, 2014 06:42

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on adb2014 's blog Why I'm Still in China

Thats not true US crime rates are at an all time low. Like less than the andy griffith days. It just seems bad and im sure in a few places it is...but the numbers say the us is as safe as its ever been. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Oct 31, 2014 12:54

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Income Survey Shows Expats in China Earn Most

Actually theres tons of info missing here. 3 times as likely what? in absolute terms or just relative? It could be there are just way more expats in europe at more levels. What's an expat? Is an austrian working at a UK branch office an expat? Could be that there are way fewer total expats but they are more senior ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Oct 31, 2014 12:51

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news New Regulations Will See Families Forced to Give Up ‘Extra’ Children

It's about time. Damn orphans get all the glory right? The hero in every disney movie? Orphan. Harry Potter? Orphan. Every dickens hero? Orphan. Sick of it. Glad to finally see SOMEBODY take those orphans down a peg. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Oct 30, 2014 12:25

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Income Survey Shows Expats in China Earn Most

They're gong to be mostly senior engineering and finance roles with 15-20+ years of experience and special qualifications. These people ARE around...it's just that they'll be someone like a 45 year old CPA whos been with proctor and gamble for 10 years and serves as VP of Finance for a big china operation. ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Oct 30, 2014 12:19

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Income Survey Shows Expats in China Earn Most

Senior Engineers, finance execs, global brand managers...I dunno theres a bunch paying that much. Might factor in perks like international school tuition for a couple kids...housing provision (gotta keep the family in a decent size place while they still make mortgage payments on their house in the US) etc. That ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Oct 30, 2014 12:13

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Central Government Requires Ministries Switch 15% of Computers to Domestically Produced Operating Systems Annually

I think what candy is saying is that IF they should use it...it better be good. Saying it's dumb to force it on people and only proves the quality can't compete on a fair playing field. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Sep 01, 2014 15:30

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news 3 Dead in Hubei Elementary School Killing

Tragic, POS couldn't kill himself in peace? Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Aug 29, 2014 17:27

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news 220K RMB Stolen From Italian Expat’s Chinese Bank Account

I'm with Carlstar, I would be very surprised if the end of this story was this guy losing all that money. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Aug 22, 2014 17:45

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news Political Face-Off: Why do Chinese People Like Putin Better than Obama?

I know! Isn't it great we are now exporting oil again? The system works. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Aug 21, 2014 11:24

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news 18 Year Old Boy Commits Suicide after Lying about Gaokao Score

I don't think there is anything close to objective assessment of ones own kids here. The poor kids parents were "working in beijing" and my hunch is that means migrant workers who probably are completely uneducated and unable to make realistic appraisals of situations. How are they supposed to know their son didn't ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Aug 21, 2014 11:21

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news 18 Year Old Boy Commits Suicide after Lying about Gaokao Score

Yeah theyre selling it on potential. Learn a trade and you put a hard ceiling on your earnings...go to college and you take that ceiling away, even though in practice you likely end up more miserable. Higher expectations and lower reality. On the other hand once you break past that 3000 RMB fresh grad plateau ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Aug 21, 2014 09:11

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Naked Officials Now to be Barred from Top Jobs

I actually think this is a great move and has nothing to do with hostages. Being involved in the government of a country while your family lives elsewhere creates a huge conflict of interest. In theory as a resident of a country your interests align somewhat with good governance, if you basically live abroad your ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Aug 20, 2014 12:44

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news Are Chinese Men Good Enough for Chinese Women?

Remember for every girl you see out shopping during business hours, theres at least one guy sitting at home playing computer games. Both might consider themselves too good for the jobs available to them. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Aug 20, 2014 09:36

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news Are Chinese Men Good Enough for Chinese Women?

I wouldn't say women don't work as much as men. I don't have the numbers to back this up but in most offices i've seen here women outnumber men by at least a little, when the reverse should be true demographically even if your theory is correct that women don't want to work. Full Comment>>