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Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jul 31st 2011, 3:40 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,599
Posted By leeboy

Re: sending a laptop from uk to shanghai

thanks Penguinsix, its good advice and will do this if i cannot find a person to carry it back themselves.... im a little worried about shipping a laptop though, do you think it will be safe? arrive...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jul 30th 2011, 9:34 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,599
Posted By leeboy

sending a laptop from uk to shanghai

dear all,

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this:

I bought a laptop in uk while i was home last and planned to carry it through customs (as its for personal use).... but the...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 26th 2010, 12:19 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Hey,

No problem at all... it all depends what job you do really - regarding your wage :) but in saying this 17000RMB is easily livable in shanghai, and you could save fairly easily i'd say.. Drop...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession
May 24th 2010, 12:32 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 8,460
Posted By leeboy

Re: Architect work in Bangkok

people on this forum have been most helpful to me - unlike other forums where sometimes you just get slated for no reason....

anyway, where are you looking? and whats your occupation? if its in...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
May 1st 2010, 4:35 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Dear Paul,

This advise is amazing, thank you so much, you have cleared up a lot of things that I simply haven't been able to get an answer for :)

I received my first pay check this week...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Apr 21st 2010, 8:05 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Aweosme Sian,

I will be sure to head to NJ soon and check out not only the spittons but also the museum of massacre :) sounds interesting for sure....

cheers for all the advice tho ;) every...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Apr 21st 2010, 5:00 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Sian,

Thank you ever so much for offering me advice, its much appreciated :)

I have opened a bank accoutn with bank of china (My company in Shanghai asked me to use this bank). It was this...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Apr 19th 2010, 5:44 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Another 2 quickies i hope Paul :) or anyone who knows this...

I want to use a blackberry - but how? I used one everywhere else but no-one can seem to offer me advice on a)which sim card to buy and...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Apr 14th 2010, 7:03 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Hi Paul,

Cheers for that, We got her a 1 year multiple entry visa... But yes, she gets 30 days per entry - I have been told that She can extend twice before having to leave shanghai for either...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Apr 13th 2010, 2:57 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Hi MonsterP,

Am here now, and found an apartment in the Jingan area - near the temple... very happy with it.

Ok, heres the complications with my partners situation (fiancee).

She has a...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Mar 24th 2010, 6:33 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

@MonsterP,

Ok, sounds good...

The company are covering me for 2 weeks in a hotel of serviced apartment until I can find something. I really dont mind having to catch the metro a few stops if...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Mar 22nd 2010, 2:08 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

Hey MonsterP

I have been to Shanghai and have been offered a job... it looks I will be heading out there within the next 2 weeks.. I have 2 weeks accommodation arranged in a hotel in the centre of...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Mar 2nd 2010, 2:32 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices / Business Visa for China

Hi MonsterP,

As always, very helpful, one quick question if I may,

Do I have to go to Bangkok to get my visa? And can this be done within the same day (I hear there is a express same day...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Feb 28th 2010, 8:35 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices and Visa advice

Hi All,

New question,

I have an interview win Shanghai within the the next 2 weeks, I have been told that I need to arrange my own visa.. I have a letter from my potential employer that states...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 17th 2010, 5:04 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

oh and i forgot to mention this time - my partner is indeed my fiancée :) not business partner :)
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 17th 2010, 5:03 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

MonsterP,

Im sure i replied to you before, not sure what happened sorry :)

thanks very much for youre response, its very helpful indeed :)

im waiting to hear back from potential jobs, if any...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 17th 2010, 2:32 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: Shanghai rental prices

MonsterP,

thank you very much for this great reply. you have helped significantly and I hope an offer comes in for me :) Im sitting tight in hope now, if a job comes up I will most surely be...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 10th 2010, 5:14 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Re: price varies, massively

@shexpat,

thank you veyr much for your advise, its much appreciated and helpful. I am not bothered about the appartment being new, so long as its comfortable and livable, that is ideal.

I dont...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 7th 2010, 5:37 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,370
Posted By leeboy

Shanghai rental prices

HI All,

I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the affordability of Shanghai, living there?

I may have an opening coming up to work there but want to investigate living costs? I am...
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession
Jan 7th 2010, 3:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 8,460
Posted By leeboy

Re: Architect work in Bangkok

or failing emailing me, let me know your email address :) I cant seem to work it out from this website, sorry.

Regards

lee
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession
Jan 6th 2010, 2:44 am
Replies: 11
Views: 8,460
Posted By leeboy

Re: Architect work in Bangkok

Hey, drop me an email on [email protected] and I will fill you in more about my situation in phuket. Thanks a lot for the info up till now though, its very much appreciated.

Regards

Lee
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession
Jan 5th 2010, 4:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 8,460
Posted By leeboy

Re: Architect work in Bangkok

koolkat,

I am in a simular position to yourself but i am working in phuket.... I ahve been here since the beginning of August. I would like to work in Bangkok, would you mind offering me some...
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