Jenny
@jenny992459
Filipino expat in China
Forum posts
44
Contacts
35
About me
Filipino
Lives in Beijing
Speaks English, Tagalog, Lao (intermediate), Spanish (Beginner), Portuguese (beginner)
Registration: 08 August 2009
About
My expat journey
Beijing, China
work
teaching
I am interested in learning the language and getting to know the culture better.
Pollution
Yangon, Myanmar
Teach in one of the schools in Yangon
Vientiane, Laos
i am working as a Vientiane
Teaching
the place is laid-back
it gets boring at times.. i really don't like the transportation system in Vientiane, it is not very efficient..
Jakarta, Indonesia
Worked as a kindergarten teacher in one of the international preschools in Jakarta
lovely people
too many malls LOL
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Travelled and visited some friends who live there
Teaching
THe people are very warm and polite, the country is spectacularly beautiful..
the weather.. i did not like it that much when it is very cold. and traffic jams
Bogota, Colombia
tourism
Teaching
beautiful people and place
so chilly.. not very used to it
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
travelled
Teaching
The cheap food and items
can't say that much, i just visited the country
Batam, Indonesia
traveling
Singapore city, Singapore
I used to work in Singapore
Teaching
very safe and convenient place to live in.. very efficient transportation system
too pricey for me
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
I worked for a few months in Phnom Penh and travelled to Siem Reap twice. This is a lovely country, I love this place.
Kindergarten Teacher
People are great and the place is awesome.
Bangkok, Thailand
Been going around the place.
Tourist at this point
Cool people. Great beaches and cheap cost of living.
Bangkok was too polluted for me.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Touring from north to south of Vietnam by bus.
Tourist
Beautiful places of interest
The language was difficult to pick up
Vientiane, Laos
It has been a very laid back life bcak in Laos but had a great time. I have met tons of friends and have enjoyed travelling around the country.
Kindergarten Teacher
The people were very polite and very kind.
Too laid back for my kind of person.
Baguio, Philippines
I was born and raised in the Philippines
NPW
it is my home
corruption
Activity
moving to Beijing by jenny992459
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ...
Hi, I arrived in Beijing few days ago and I am now in my flat. I should be registered just like the other foreign teachers in here. Thank you for letting me know though, it's something I should check with my school admin. You should be excited ... Read More
moving to Beijing by jenny992459
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ...
Devin, Are u still in Beijing. I just arrived few days ago.. Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
Hi, I've arrived in Beijing couple days ago. I would like to come join the meet ups but not soon. I am still trying to get to know my area better and start work soon. The meet ups are on Tuesdays right? Cheers all, Jenny Read More
moving to Beijing by jenny992459
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ...
Hi, A random guy in Phuket. Hehehe Thanks. As of now, I don't have any questions just yet. I am waiting for my papers to get translated to Chinese and then my invitation and other documents to be mailed to me. I will keep in touch with you if I ... Read More
moving to Beijing by jenny992459
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ...
Hi Devin, Thanks for the offer. As of now, I don't have questions yet. I am still overwhelmed with the last week of work :-). Will message you when questions come to mind. Cheers, Jenny Read More
moving to Beijing by jenny992459
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ...
Not my first IS but first time in China..Thanks. Read More
Is there anyone from the Philippines here? by Angela84
Hi, I came to Beijing for about a month now and I would like to meet Filipino's who can be my friend. Thank you!
Hi Angela, I am from the Philippines but currently in Myanmar and was offered a job in Beijing. I would like to know how bad the pollution in Beijing is. Is it not liveable or is the news exaggerated. Any information you will offer will help me ... Read More
moving to Beijing by jenny992459
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ...
Thanks for the info.. Read More
moving to Beijing by jenny992459
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ...
Great to know that , thanks.. Should be there in August.. How's the pollution in Beijing? Read More
moving to Beijing
Hi all, I was offered a job in Beijing in one of the International schools. I would like to know the living conditions in Beijing, ie, cost of living, quality of living and etc. Any information is appreciated. And if you can give me input about ... Read More
MOVING TO CAMBODIA in SEP 2012 by rajammtech
Hi everyone, I am Raja from India. I have been offered a Lecturer job in Phnom Penh. Please help me in figuring the total expense for an individual expatriate(per month including all expenses). Consider that i stay in a standard & safe accommodation ...
Hi! If you choose to live in a simple apartment then you would be able to save quite well. I can not tell you the exact amount of the savings you can make a month but I think you will be getting paid well and you will be able to save. But then ... Read More
MOVING TO CAMBODIA in SEP 2012 by rajammtech
Hi everyone, I am Raja from India. I have been offered a Lecturer job in Phnom Penh. Please help me in figuring the total expense for an individual expatriate(per month including all expenses). Consider that i stay in a standard & safe accommodation ...
Hi Raja, The cost of living in Cambodia is relatively cheap as compared to other countries in Asia. It would definitely depend on your lifestyle. Will the school be providing your visa and accommodation? It would be greatly helpful if they provide ... Read More
fitness center / salsa/ painting lessons by paulineb85
Hi, I m looking for fitness center good and not too much expensive. I have found celebrity fitness close to my house but it s too much expensive 700000 rp/month. I paid half price in france in better center. Do you know some place to learn salsa ...
Hi Pauline, I go to fitness first and I pay 565 000 rupiah a month. It's worth it if you frequent your visits at the gym. I hope this info helped. All the best, Jenny Read More
Starting a teaching job at the French school of Jakarta in Sept 2010 by CarolinePDX
Hi! My name is Caroline and I currently live in Portland OR. I am a 23 year old French, active, young teacher and cannot wait to discover Indonesia. I have been to south east Asia once.. and that was for 2 weeks as a tourist in Thailande. I know ...
Hi Caroline, My name is Jenny and I am new in Jakarta as well, about two weeks now here. I am working in the south and I am not sure where your school is located. I could look it up though. I am actually looking for a place to stay as well and ... Read More
Moving to Jakarta by jenny992459
HI there! I will be moving to Jakarta by mid of April and I would like to know more about the cost of living in Jakarta and on the average scale how much does a simple flat cost? Will I be able to find a place to stay for 200 usd a month? Any ...
Thanks guys!!! I will be mailing you on your emails. Batam is okay, nothing much to see but cheap goods to buy hehehe.. i will be in jakarta next week. i hope to meet you there... Cheers, Jenny Read More