Robk

Apr 29, 2014 14:48

Around China : Robk commented on news Chengdu Wedding Parties Plagued by Elderly Hongbao Snatchers

LoL... the old people left over from "The Cultural Revolution" certain know no bottom for their shame. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 26, 2014 00:43

Around China : Robk commented on news Tourist Mugged by Tuk-Tuk Drivers on Ride from Forbidden City to Tiananmen Square

I feel sad for all the legit Tuk-Tuk drivers trying to scratch together a living. These guys are not only ruining it for the tourists but other people trying to make a living as well. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 26, 2014 00:40

Around China : Robk commented on news Man Earns 2.5 Million RMB in Six Months by Hiring Out Tesla

Smart man, it goes to show that Chinese are insane for brand names and luxury companies are absolutely LOVING China right now. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 26, 2014 00:36

Articles : Robk commented on news Experiencing “Real China”: Being the Token Foreigner in a Fourth Tier City

I have lived in all Tiers of cities in China and I agree that expats should get in to a smaller city for the "Real China" experience. There are little things you experience that leave extremely vivid long-lasting memories that you simply can not experience in 1st or 2nd Tier cities. I have experienced all of these ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 24, 2014 01:11

Blogs : Robk commented on mike695ca 's blog Are You Finally Ready To Take The Leap?

Yeah, Meten isn't the goal. It is merely a stepping stone... A lot of people are looking for the easy-ins but they don't realize you have to sacrifice the pawn to get to the King. I have heard of Meten, it has a decent rep... you could probably launch off them into a pretty good company if you play your cards right. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 23, 2014 15:43

Blogs : Robk commented on mike695ca 's blog Are You Finally Ready To Take The Leap?

Yeah, you seem like a clever guy. I am pretty certain you will do well in whatever you decide to do. You just can't give up. With the freelancing thing, I wanted to throw in the towel a few times during drought periods and horrible clients... but I didn't. It has paid off and now I never have to worry about an ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 23, 2014 12:59

Blogs : Robk commented on mike695ca 's blog Are You Finally Ready To Take The Leap?

I can personally attest to most, if not all, of this being true. I have examples: 1) A friend of mine worked in a training center, they supplied English classes to foreign companies. My buddy got in good with the CEO and dropped the line that he would love to move to the company and he did. 2) With the "Don't be ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 23, 2014 11:45

Articles : Robk commented on news East is East: Overseas Chinese Returning to China

China will always be an excellent place for travel but a horrid place to live/settle down in most areas. Until China is able to manage with these issues, I am certain ABCs, CBCs or whatever will not permanently stay in China. The compromise, long-term, just isn't worth it. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 22, 2014 01:26

Around China : Robk commented on news Hefei Supermarket Gives Away Live Chicks in Promotion, Angers Customers

Stupid idea, I bet you 80-90% of those chicks end up dead before they grow into adults.. and if they do... well you can guess what happens after that... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 22, 2014 01:24

Around China : Robk commented on news Canadian, 67, Teaches English for Free for 13 Years, Named ‘Foreign Lei Feng’

Good man and it is good he took up the challenge and did a good thing.. now if he really wants a challenge... I could think of a few tough ones in China. Like teaching people that red means stop... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 22, 2014 01:21

Around China : Robk commented on news Canadian, 67, Teaches English for Free for 13 Years, Named ‘Foreign Lei Feng’

I hope they don't expect that because we all know it isn't happening. There may be a few that come to China to help of goodwill and of course in most cases they already well off and old so they don't need the money. People need to live, eat and feed their families. We can't all afford to be saints. I wonder what ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 22, 2014 01:16

Around China : Robk commented on news Septuagenarian Couple Get Married After Being Separated for 43 Years During Cultural Revolution

Awesome story, glad they were brought back together in a time that was more open to change. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 18, 2014 12:00

Articles : Robk commented on news China’s Godfather of Sexology Says Prostitution in China is Voluntary

lol, sounds like a self-proclaimed title that Stiffler in American Pie would come up for himself (but this Chinese guy is serious about it). Say this out loud to yourself "I am the Godfather of Sexology". You feel like a dumb ass after just saying it out loud don't you? Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 17, 2014 21:01

Around China : Robk commented on news Around One Third of Beijing’s Air Pollution Comes from Neighboring Provinces

Passing the buck... so you don't have to deal with the problems. That's totally unheard of in China! What is this new phenomenon? Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 16, 2014 19:54

Around China : Robk commented on news Guangxi Official Dies of Alchohol Poisoning on First Day at Work

Let's be honest, this doesn't surprise anyone at the least, does it? Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 16, 2014 19:51

Around China : Robk commented on news Keeping it In the Family: Sister Stands In for Absent Bride in Wedding Ceremony

Umm... okay? And Chinese wonder why the rest of the world think they are weird. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 13, 2014 01:39

Around China : Robk commented on news Woman Knocks Over Old Man, Refuses to Apologize Because of ‘Special Status’

Surely you are joking right? She defended her authority to run old people over and that is what keeps China harmonious? Nah, you MUST be joking. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 11, 2014 23:49

Around China : Robk commented on news Woman Knocks Over Old Man, Refuses to Apologize Because of ‘Special Status’

You guys all know why she apologized in English right? It's sort of like a double back-hand apology. Firstly, she apologizes in English because English is like a language to them that isn't 100% real or kind of like a buffer. It like paying bills with monopoly money or telling her assistant to apologize but she ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 04, 2014 22:46

Around China : Robk commented on news Shanghainese Woman Kidnapped in Malaysia

Things are looking pretty bad for Malaysia... does this incident have a possible connection with the air flight? I would say quite possibly. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 03, 2014 16:36

Articles : Robk commented on news China’s Railroad Workers and the Violent Consequences of Pay Disputes

I hear you, I am planning my move within the next year or so (I have been here about as long as you). I tried, I really did to like China and integrate but it is not possible. China is great to spend a year or less then move on. Otherwise, honestly... you will waste away here. Too many things are just too ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 02, 2014 21:33

Around China : Robk commented on news University in Hunan Offers Outrageously Luxurious ‘BMW’ Courses

My thoughts exactly BMW... so have you seen the quality of service in China? Money well wasted. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 28, 2014 19:10

Around China : Robk commented on news 600,000 Chinese Die Annually From Work Related Causes

600 000 MILLION! 3 TRILLION?! Chinese are all wiped out? Yeesh... Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 20, 2014 19:15

Around China : Robk commented on news Woman Marries Uncle-In-Law to Hide Second Child

China comes up with such happy names for their stupid laws. Like the "Fictitious Fact Law" (WTF?), which basically means if you lie and cause damages (mainly to the CCP or someone rich)... or the "Family Planning Law" which means... don't have anymore kids or we will abort them or make you pay a ton of money... ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 17, 2014 20:40

Around China : Robk commented on news Kunming Citizens Remain in Fear After 3.01 Attack, False Alarm Raised in Mall

LOL... I noticed that too. If you gotta go, go with a smile! Chinese are weird lol Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 13, 2014 01:34

Around China : Robk commented on news 10 Wealthy Chinese Citizens Meet in Beijing in Discussion Over Legal Action Against Canada

We Canadians are usually quite polite and mild mannered when dealing with conflicts and generally laid back. But to these "10" uppity pricks and the other... "Screw you, screw your money... and stop cheating and lying... maybe the rest of the world will actually give you some respect on a personal and no economical ... Full Comment>>