Prashant Balan
@prashant_
Indian expat in China
Forum posts
18
Contacts
47
About me
Indian
Lives in Shanghai
Speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Registration: 02 April 2010
About
My expat journey
Shanghai, China
Working as Technical Lead.. Had fun in Beijing, Hangzhou trips with family..
Technical Lead in Shanghai Eightmouths Ltd
Beautiful.. Great Wall.. Friends and fun
No complaints
Shanghai, China
Back to office.
Project Engineer.
My home!
Nothing..
Basrah, Iraq
Living in a Hotel is boring but thats all I am doing here apart from work. I am here for Well Testing.
Well Testing.
There's nothing that you can really like about this destination. Seems like I am in jail.
Official politics... Many controversies and hostage situation...
Shanghai, China
Shanghai my second home.. always fun to be here.. Missed Shanghai a lot when was in Libya...
back to the 9-6 schedule... working on a website for my company beta2 version
Friends, Chinese Language, Smiling faces..
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Had a nice time with so many Turkmens and different nationalities on the field.
Learned some Russian (as is locally spoken)
Project Engineer.
Rough sea gave me some free time to work on my software I was developing. People were very nice!! Had so much fun with friends and peers.
Natural beauty! Mountains, fresh air and wide nice roads....
nothing to complain about
Tripoli, Libya
Visited site in Gialo.
Well Testing Engineer
Food, People, Silence, Desert..
No markets, uncrowded streets..
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Got trained in GTSC for Safety operations.
Instrumentation Engineer(Project Engineer)
Similar to India. Nice malls to see around. The Beach and water sports.
Really hot temperature 55 deg C.
Shanghai, China
Living with the nicest Chinese room-mate. Working through weekends. Visit some places like Bund, East Nanjing lu, Club-life, drinking tonnes of Beer.. are my favorite pass-times.
Working as Project Engineer.
Everything.. No one can take anything away from Shanghai.
Nothing's there that you can dislike about this place. If you are on earth, come visit this place once in life for sure...
New Delhi, India
Native Indian.
Instrumentation Engineer
Everything but corrupt politicians
Activity
New in Shanghai by doskinas
Heyy I just arrived to Shanghai. Doing an intern. Would like to meet new people to hang out and etc. I am going to stay here for about a year maybe longer. I live in Pudong. Havent met anyone so far. Txt me if ya interested simas_jr@yahoo.co.uk
hey there! Am too in Shanghai since one and a half years.. Will be working for a web development company soon. No offence, was just wondering, why doskinas and Reds831 were chatting on the forum.. rather exchanged IMs and chat there.. but liked ... Read More
scammed on Nanjing East Rd by cragar77
I was scammed here in Shanghai on Nanjing East Rd. 2 younger females approached me and were friendly. Then it's hot let's have a drink. Well they start ordering alcohol and then a ridiculous bill for 9,999 Rmb about $1600 (Canadian or American). ...
A more sorry situation is when you go there and these bloody pimps don't let you enjoy on your own.. Other day, I had a huge confrontation with one of them.. He questioned me, why do I come to Nanjing road if I dont need to have one of his girls... ... Read More
scammed on Nanjing East Rd by cragar77
I was scammed here in Shanghai on Nanjing East Rd. 2 younger females approached me and were friendly. Then it's hot let's have a drink. Well they start ordering alcohol and then a ridiculous bill for 9,999 Rmb about $1600 (Canadian or American). ...
I was scammed here in Shanghai on Nanjing East Rd. 2 younger females approached me and were friendly. Then it's hot let's have a drink. Well they start ordering alcohol and then a ridiculous bill for 9,999 Rmb about $1600 (Canadian or American). ... Read More
Students from Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade SIFT by MexV
Hi all! I just cam from England a few weeks ago, I'm currently doin' an internship in an event company, then I'll start classes in September at the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade (SIFT). I never met someone who went to this school or even ...
Hey friends, Could you tell me.. how can my friend, (has done a course in Foreign Trade) can find a job in Shanghai in this line of work. She is from China itself. But little does she know about finding a job in this area. Also could you suggest ... Read More
American girl 19, looking for friends! by Ceciliac
Hi, I am Cecilia. I come from Minnesota in the United States. I am here as an au pair and would like to have some friends. I don't know one soul in this city so I am getting lonely. Contact me if you are interested! :)
why is it that the majority that have replied is male lol, thats so funny,That was the reason why I said what I said. Some people got offended because they thought they might lose their chance... Best regards Read More
American girl 19, looking for friends! by Ceciliac
Hi, I am Cecilia. I come from Minnesota in the United States. I am here as an au pair and would like to have some friends. I don't know one soul in this city so I am getting lonely. Contact me if you are interested! :)
Hi, Just a token of advice. Be careful to choose the right people to make friends. Best regards, Prashant Read More
Meeting new friends in Shanghai by TravelLovinJeff
I've been in Shanghai for more than 6 years and lots of my old friends have left so it's about time I make some new ones! Okay, so when I say friends, I mean both guys and girls - as long you're fun, genuine and are open to new things then send ...
Hi, I wish the best for you. Hopefully you will find some genuine people. To be honest, I feel scared looking for friends over the internet. So, if you do find some genuine guys/gals.. lemme know so that I can change my mindset. Best ... Read More
Is 10K RMB enough - married with no kids by maheshwarm
I have been offered a job in Shanghai with 10K RMB/Month. Wanted to know if thats enough. I am married with no kids, my wife is house wife and i have to manage all expenses (rent, travel, food) in that. My office is in Min Hang District. Wanted to ...
I think 10,000 RMB in Min Hang district with a family i.e. your wife will be less. You need atleast 15000 to have a good life here with family. Best regards, Prashant Read More
Is 24 k enough to have a decent life in shanghai by kshitij
Hi Friends, I will be travelling to shanghai beginning next year.Would like to know if 24k CNY per month is enough to have a decent life and savings in shanghai. Can someone please advise me on the above. sahil
24k RMB is more than enough.. I think you can afford two girl friends and still have decent money to spend for yourself and save.. Also, it depends on how much you intend to save every month.. All the best. Best regards, Prashant Read More
Meeting people in shanghai by ameliepira
Hi, My name is amelie and I'm 26 y-o. I just arrived in Shanghai and I'm gonna stay here to work for about one year. I don't know anybody in this city and I would like to meet some english speaking people to exchange experience and do some ...
Hi Amelie, I am Prashant from India. Its been about almost an year for me staying in Shanghai. If you need some help, please feel free to contact me. And about learning Mandarin.. I am too a beginner. so if you want we can both help each other ... Read More
Learning Chinese fast? by artj234
Hello My electrical engineering company does a lot of business with Chinese companies and I would like to begin to learn Chinese, in a fast way, so that I can improve myself here at my company. Any suggestions?
There are no shortcuts bro. start learning with Pinying. Buy a book and try memorise the glossary of words. the more you speak, more you learn. I feel, you should look for someone who can help you practice your Chinese. Perhaps someone who's not ... Read More