brookesclaudia32
English expat in China
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30
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9
About me
English
Lives in Chengdu, Sichuan
Speaks English
Registration: 07 October 2021
Is Chengdu an easy place to live? by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone, I'm Claudia, I've been living in Vietnam for 3 years, but from the UK. I am now planning to move to Chengdu in august, is anyone interested in going for coffee sometime? Is Chengdu an easy place to live?
Cheers, I will check it out! I'm flying around 24th August, it would be so nice to meet one day! I like art, coffee, cats and all the normal things ; ) Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Hello Everyone,My name is Claudia and I am moving to Chengdu in August, to teach digital media at a Chengdu University but with English curriculum. I am looking forward to a new adventure, the food, the pandas, the tibetan mountains and chances to ... Read More
Is Chengdu an easy place to live? by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone, I'm Claudia, I've been living in Vietnam for 3 years, but from the UK. I am now planning to move to Chengdu in august, is anyone interested in going for coffee sometime? Is Chengdu an easy place to live?
Thank you very much for your reply. It's very helpful. I've basically signed the contract now, so no going back. I've already started to familiarise myself with Chinese on Duolingo. It would be great to meet up once I'm there. I think my job will ... Read More
New in Chengdu by orangekubrick
Hi all, I've been living in Chengdu for almost two weeks now but haven't really ventured out into the city yet. Is there any long time expats who could show me round or any fellow newbies who'd like to explore together? :)
@orangekubrick Hi did you find some friends? I am wondering what is it like living in Chengdu after a few years? Read More
New in Chengdu by orangekubrick
Hi all, I've been living in Chengdu for almost two weeks now but haven't really ventured out into the city yet. Is there any long time expats who could show me round or any fellow newbies who'd like to explore together? :)
Hi there,I have been offered a job in Chengdu. I haven't signed a contract yet, but can anyone help describe their living experience there? Is there xenophobic abuse? I've heard negative stuff about not being allowed into restaurants and bars ... Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024
Hi Everyone, I'm Claudia, I've been living in Vietnam for 3 years, but from the UK. I am now planning to move to Chengdu in august, is anyone interested in going for coffee sometime? Is Chengdu an easy place to live? Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024
Hi I am thinking about moving to China. Can anyonel recommend which is better Guangzhou or Xiamen? I don't have a driving license, are taxis expensive there? Thank you for your help Read More
Any foreigners whose interested in making friends in Xiamen? by Cheyan Lin
Hey y鈥檃ll is Dong, or call me Parry if you wish-I am local Xiamenese, looking to establish art freelancing recently. I鈥檒l be back to Xiamen from abroad in the next 3 days, any of you stay in Xiamen who has trouble with learning Chinese, ...
Hi, I am thinking about moving to Xiamen from Vietnam. Can anyone tell me what it's like to live there? Is it easy to live there if you don't have a driving license? Read More
Shipping stuff from the UK after you have moved to Vietnam by brookesclaudia32
Hi everyone,I did search the forum for my topic but nothing came up strangely, so I apologise if this has been discussed many times before.I have been in Vietnam for nearly 1 yr 5 months and I have a contract and TRC that can be renewed. I wanted to ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks very much for your help, I'll have a look Read More
Shipping stuff from the UK after you have moved to Vietnam
Hi everyone,I did search the forum for my topic but nothing came up strangely, so I apologise if this has been discussed many times before.I have been in Vietnam for nearly 1 yr 5 months and I have a contract and TRC that can be renewed. I wanted to ... Read More
What are your Christmas/New Year plans by AndyHCMC
Hi,Seasons greetings to everyone - what are your plans for this years Christmas & New Years celebrations is it alone with a Bia or full Christmas meal with all the trimmings?
@AndyHCMC At the moment alone with a bia. Or I might take myself out for a day around Saigon. Any suggestion for a nice Christmas Day out would be welcomed. What do people do on Christmas Day here? Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ...
@SimCityAT I think they are trying to claw back money because the previous tenant left without paying his bills. He has 3 months of management fees to pay and I'm getting all his invoices in my postbox. Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ...
@goodolboy it's more the principle. Plus when I viewed it they switched on all the light and fans to show they were working. So it wasn't left unplugged completely. Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ...
@Mac68 Thanks for your suggestion, but I'm an artist, and the thought of installing my own electrical meter sounds like it won't end well. I'll probably be charged for causing damage to the property. Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ...
@john426 Thank you for this. I will mention this tomorrow. Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ...
@georgesvanderbeken She said I'm paying 4 million per kWh Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ...
@flam tieu Thanks, I will argue it!! Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments by brookesclaudia32
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ...
@AndyHCMC Thanks I did take photos and sent her these. That's when she replied and said no the meter was taken on the 11th. So I shall go in tomorrow and compare photos/readings. She better have photos too. Read More
Electricity billing in rental apartments
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to check if anyone else has had this problem. I've just moved into an apartment in HCMC D7, and the agent wants me to pay electricity from the 11th September when they took the electricity meter reading. However I moved in ... Read More
Solo female expats
Well to Ken and Kaja, I find the quality of life to be better than the UK, but I think it also depends on your job and circumstances before and after moving. The food is good, and accommodation is reasonable. I feel really safe as a woman, and ... Read More
Solo female expats
@Kaja2022聽Hiya, I moved here by myself. I'm a solo independent woman. I have been here 6 months now getting on for 7. There's ups and downs, but feel free to DM me for a conversation, or specific questions! Read More
looking for new friends :heart: by Puja333
:heart: hello everyone :cheers: i am looking for new friends from vietnam who speak englisch or german. I will be there in future and i would happy about making new friends :up: :heart: :)
:heart: hello everyone :cheers: i am looking for new friends from vietnam who speak englisch or german. I will be there in future and i would happy about making new friends :up: :heart: :)If you are moving to Hanoi, I would be happy to be ... Read More
Hello, looking for Vietnamese lessons by brookesclaudia32
Hi everyone, My name is Claudia, I'm English and from London. I am currently in quarantine, and will be allowed out in 4 days. I have a job as senior lecturer at the London College for Design and Fashion, and will be living in the Tay Ho ...
This sounds like a good exchange. Read More
Hello, looking for Vietnamese lessons by brookesclaudia32
Hi everyone, My name is Claudia, I'm English and from London. I am currently in quarantine, and will be allowed out in 4 days. I have a job as senior lecturer at the London College for Design and Fashion, and will be living in the Tay Ho ...
Thanks I've never heard of this Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Ah ok thanks for your help. I totally didn't think of rates and stabilisation of currency. She is in the sense that she's taking me to the bank to set it up. She has said that she can't set it up until I'm out of quarantine because ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Apart from not being able to get it out the country easily I guess? I didn't know you could request payment in dollars? Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hiya, I'm new here just arrived as an expert. I was wondering why you should sure make payment is in US dollars? I think my employer is setting up a Vietnamese bank account and I can only imagine I am being paid in dong, but we haven't ... Read More
Hello, looking for Vietnamese lessons by brookesclaudia32
Hi everyone, My name is Claudia, I'm English and from London. I am currently in quarantine, and will be allowed out in 4 days. I have a job as senior lecturer at the London College for Design and Fashion, and will be living in the Tay Ho ...
Thanks for your quick and helpful reply ; ) Read More
Hello, looking for Vietnamese lessons
Hi everyone, My name is Claudia, I'm English and from London. I am currently in quarantine, and will be allowed out in 4 days. I have a job as senior lecturer at the London College for Design and Fashion, and will be living in the Tay Ho ... Read More