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Forum: Far East and Asia
Dec 16th 2008, 4:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,432
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: British Schools in Shenzhen

The first thing to find out is where in Shenzhen. Is it somewhere like Shekou which is heavily expat focused or somewhere in Longgang or Baoan where it's extremely underdeveloped.
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Oct 30th 2008, 2:08 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,558
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Hong Kong - prepaid SIM?

Prepaid SIMs no problem at all. All of the phone providers do them - 3, Vodafone, CSL, Peoples, New World, PCCW / Sunday. All have shops in all corners of HK.

For even more convenience 7-11 also...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Oct 10th 2008, 8:53 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,635
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Advice on teaching/working in Hong Kong?

Well there are different levels as far as the supply for schools and for learning centres, etc. For local schools in HK there is a NET teacher scheme but this is mainly for degree holding teachers...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Oct 10th 2008, 8:43 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,855
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: China visa registration/PSB

When I applied for my work permit in China the police notified me (during my police interview) that I had not registered with the PSB within 24 hours - this was after around 5 days there. But nothing...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jul 16th 2008, 6:17 am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,634
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Brit to work in Hong Kong

There is no such thing as an open working visa. A company must sponsor and you are only able to work for that one company.
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jul 16th 2008, 6:15 am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,634
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Brit to work in Hong Kong

There isn't. To get a working visa a company here must sponsor you. They need to prove why a local cannot be employed to do that job. For graphic design that would be very difficult as HK is awash...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jul 8th 2008, 2:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,908
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Weather in Hong Kong during August

August is normally very hot and very humid which can make it extremely uncomfortable for travelers from more temperate climates. There may be the occasional monsoon rain but shouldn't be too much....
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Mar 10th 2008, 1:25 am
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Can you give me some advice?? Thinking of visiting Hong Kong

Are you a qualified teacher? If you are then maybe you could come into HK on the EMB NET scheme. Details here http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=262&langno=1

With a BA in childhood studies...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Mar 10th 2008, 1:20 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Hong Kong Hotel advice pse

And if you really wanted the nicest area in the whole of HK you'd go into the New Territories!

I certainly would not recommend Causeway Bay! I'd rather Tsim Sha Tsui, but that's just me. Actually...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Feb 25th 2008, 2:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: What kind of Insurance Cover for China?

Michael,

I'd certainly recommend health insurance, China is notorious for high health costs. It's the one thing those of us who are working in China regularly are always provided with.

As for...
Forum: Singapore
Jan 25th 2008, 5:57 am
Replies: 20
Views: 43,405
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Just moved in Singapore - mould problem!

Agree with the above. This can be a real problem in Hong Kong as well, but we combat it using a mixture of both dehumidifiers and air-con.

Trick is to keep as much of the humidity out of the...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 12th 2008, 7:58 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: language in Hong Kong

Certainly Cantonese in HK. A very difficult language to master as it has 9 tones. If you are learning Mandarin instead don't expect much help in HK, a few people speak it but most don't like to and...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 12th 2008, 7:54 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,457
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Moving to Hong Kong in Feb 2008

Chances of being asked for a return ticket are slim and as a British passport holder you can get 180 days as a visitor.
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 19th 2007, 10:49 am
Replies: 22
Views: 35,684
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Finding a job in Hong Kong

I second that, actually it can be very difficult to get a work visa from a private company, which is who you would be working for with a TEFL. Working visa's for these jobs would normally only be...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 12th 2007, 3:03 am
Replies: 22
Views: 35,684
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Finding a job in Hong Kong

To be honest not much, not unless you can speak Cantonese and read and write traditional Chinese and admin pay here is very low, in fact extremely low.

If you really want to come to HK that much...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 11th 2007, 2:25 am
Replies: 22
Views: 35,684
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Finding a job in Hong Kong

I know that Australia is part of the Working Holiday scheme, where you can stay for 12 months but are only allowed to be employed by any single employer for no more than 3 months.

I believe you...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 11th 2007, 2:08 am
Replies: 22
Views: 35,684
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Finding a job in Hong Kong

If you are from UK there is no Working Holiday Visa arrangement with HK. You will need to find a company here in HK that is willing to employ you and sponsor you for a Employment Visa. To do this...
Forum: Job Offers
Aug 20th 2007, 6:32 am
Replies: 0
Views: 532
Posted By jaykayhk

Design Engineers required in Hong Kong

We are looking for experienced Design and Product Engineers to join our international team and be based primarily at our Kowloon offices in Hong Kong.

Our company is Gnosis Product Development...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 20th 2007, 6:11 am
Replies: 22
Views: 35,684
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Finding a job in Hong Kong

As a British citizen you do actually get 6 months as a tourist not 3 as mentioned above. You can find out information on visas and what is required at http://www.immd.gov.hk/index.html

Technically...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 11th 2007, 6:22 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: nappy valley - hong kong?

There are pretty much expats all over HK. The only parts where they are a little thin on the ground is in the more northern parts and some areas to the west. Other than that you'll find good...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jul 30th 2007, 10:00 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: nappy valley - hong kong?

There are quite a few families and expat families in the area, although there are better areas for families per se. Not sure about the post written above as it's generally accepted that HK is one of...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Dec 2nd 2006, 3:54 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Job offer in HK - but husband??

You are quite right, as your husband, he can get a dependant visa and have the right to work. However the IT field in HK is tiny. This is a service company economy here and most companies have...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Dec 2nd 2006, 3:46 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Hong Kong- tell me it isn't true!

If you're really looking for a low rise then you will need to look at south side of the island or across the harbour.

Take your 20 mins and make it 30 and you can start to look at places like...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Nov 27th 2006, 7:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By jaykayhk

Re: Working visa advice - please help!

Actually as long as your husband secures a working visa you will be entitled to a dependant visa which will allow you to work in HK. The rules preventing the dependants of working visa holders from...
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