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Forum: China/Hong Kong
Feb 4th 2012, 2:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 6,446
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Chartered Accountant considering moving to HK

I worked in restructuring in HK for a number of years. All of the big firms have expats working in their restructuring departments. I am less familiar with audit, but would imagine it to be less the...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Feb 4th 2012, 1:54 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 10,395
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Which area do I choose to live in Hong Kong ? Please Help!!

I would echo what others have said about schools - it's one of the biggest issues families with kids face on moving to HK. Severe shortage of places in the international schools. You should make that...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Feb 4th 2012, 1:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,463
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Is Hong Kong's pollution driving expats away?

It was a factor in my family deciding to leave, after many wonderful years there, albeit only one in a number of factors. No question that we frequently used to worry about the long-term damage the...
Forum: Indonesia
Apr 11th 2009, 4:11 am
Replies: 2
Views: 3,021
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Would like to get Married in Bali

Hi linloo. OH and I got married in Bali in Sep-07 and would heartily recommend it. We had friends and relatives coming from North America, UK, Aus and Asia and it worked out really well. Everyone...
Forum: Canada
Sep 24th 2008, 6:42 am
Replies: 126
Views: 7,657
Posted By 12yearson

Re: What language do they speak,it aint English

I recall reading an article some time ago that suggested that, in some ways, North American English is truer to 'old-fashioned' English (ie the English in use at the time North America was settled)...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 23rd 2008, 4:04 am
Replies: 4
Views: 958
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Re visiting Hong Kong

Wow. I guarantee you're in for a fascinating experience.

I've only been here 5 years, but having seen pictures of the old Hong Kong, the place will definitely have changed dramatically since you...
Forum: Canada
Sep 19th 2008, 3:04 am
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Winnipeg Broadband

Thanks all for your help
Forum: Canada
Sep 18th 2008, 8:34 am
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By 12yearson

Winnipeg Broadband

Hi All

My wife is visiting the family in the Peg and their internet connection seems really slow - definitely not possible to skype.

Was wondering, which broadband provider(s) would you...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 2nd 2008, 4:33 am
Replies: 1
Views: 951
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Move to HK?

HK's still got most of the advantages and disadvantages that it's always had.

Advantages I would summarise as: Very low tax (so great for saving), dynamic employment environment (especially in...
Forum: Canada
Jul 31st 2008, 8:22 am
Replies: 113
Views: 9,434
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Just wondering why your leaving?

I like the sound of your village ;) I must admit, if I could get comfortable with access to decent schools in a nice area of the UK, the idea of moving back to the UK would be much more compelling....
Forum: Canada
Jul 31st 2008, 7:00 am
Replies: 113
Views: 9,434
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Just wondering why your leaving?

Interesting topic, and definitely appreciate hearing the views of those that have made the move and can speak with experience of what life in Canada is really like. Thanks all for being so open!

I...
Forum: Philippines
Jul 28th 2008, 3:45 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,627
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Shall I move to Metro Manilla?

As anywhere, it all comes down to your budget.

Makati itself and the surrounding areas have some nice apartment buildings, and that avoids the hassle of a long commute (the traffic in Manila is...
Forum: Philippines
Jul 16th 2008, 3:25 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,627
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Shall I move to Metro Manilla?

Hi guerrilla

While Manila may not be top of everybody's list for the dream Asia expat posting, it has a lot of good things going for it.

English is widely spoken in the Philippines. Cost of...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jul 11th 2008, 7:21 am
Replies: 14
Views: 7,137
Posted By 12yearson

Re: Hong Kong, Singapore or Sydney

Having lived in both Sydney and Hong Kong, and spent a fair bit of time in Singapore (and having friends who live there), I would advise Sydney as first choice, followed by Singapore and then Hong...
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