Cehrabehra
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could you explain this some more??Date: 6/12/2007 6:57:56 PM
Author: Harriet
I''ve never been there, but my mother spent a few months there and had a great time. She''s Asian, but does not speak the language. The local (vs. expat) hospitals scared her off eventually.
Not at this time, and I promise I won''t be vague like kcour is!!! LOL!Date: 6/12/2007 8:56:34 PM
Author: snlee
Yes, great food! Yum! I''ve never lived there and visited for less than 2 days when I went to China, so no good advice to give.
Do you have plans to move there?
Its just an opportunity. dh and I have since day 1 of our marriage wanted to live overseas for 2-3 years but we always pictured europe, not asia. I really hadn''t considered asia. I worry that I would end up in jail for saying something I shouldn''t say lol Anyway, dh has brought this up now 3 times and this time he''s requesting info and sounds like he wants to do it. My first thought was no but that''s just me not wanting to change things lol It did cross my mind rather quickly, would I be safe to wear my new ring over there??? LOL Hopefully the open culet and J color would scare them off "poor her look at that ugly diamond!" LOLDate: 6/12/2007 10:27:26 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Okay, Sara, what''s up?
Well, living on the east coast of the US for over 3 years gave us a deeper understanding of our home state (california) and of our country and we have always thought that living outside the US would really give us great perspective and opportunity for travel. Most of the travel destination spots for me are in europe, but the more I think about not going because it isn''t europe is just silly - adventure and experience are to be had everywhere.Date: 6/12/2007 9:33:40 PM
Author: Rebot
Cehrabehra ... I mostly just a lurker here and I''m putting in my ten minutes here before I head out the door for the day, but I had to reply. My dh and I are currently living about 1.5 flight from Shanghai and travel there frequently on the weekends. He lived in Shanghai for a year before I finally moved over (I had to finish school, sell the house, etc...) In fact we are probably moving back to Shanghai in Feb. for three more years. Let me tell you there is both good and bad here. Are you moving for business, because you love the culture, just want to try something new? This will make a difference of where and how you will want to live.
I''m sorry, but I have to head out. I''m already running late. Post any and all questions you have. I should be able to answer them or point you in the right direction. I''ll try to think of all the things that I wish people would have told us before we moved and will let you know.
Sure. My intrepid mother moved to Shanghai to teach in a school for Singaporean kids. It turned out that the medical coverage wasn't very good, and didn't extend to expat hospitals. Since she has some health issues, she was worried that the local medical care might be inadequate (she's used to Singapore medical standards, which are supposed to be excellent).Date: 6/13/2007 12:28:04 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
could you explain this some more??Date: 6/12/2007 6:57:56 PM
Author: Harriet
I've never been there, but my mother spent a few months there and had a great time. She's Asian, but does not speak the language. The local (vs. expat) hospitals scared her off eventually.
local vs expat hospitals!Date: 6/13/2007 12:51:19 PM
Author: Harriet
Sure. Which part?Date: 6/13/2007 12:28:04 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
could you explain this some more??Date: 6/12/2007 6:57:56 PM
Author: Harriet
I''ve never been there, but my mother spent a few months there and had a great time. She''s Asian, but does not speak the language. The local (vs. expat) hospitals scared her off eventually.
Ditto. Even I would expect to get ripped off, despite speaking the language.Date: 6/13/2007 4:14:38 PM
Author: Chrono
And be prepared to bargain for everything or get ripped off since you obviously look different and don't speak the language.
My friend''s DH is a big wig with one of the three auto giants. They lived in Singapore for a couple of years and loved it. Now they live in Shanghi.....and well let''s just say they''ve lost that lovin'' feelin''. Completely difficult culture, and the people and the change have not been for the better.Date: 6/13/2007 9:56:53 PM
Author: Rebot
hlmr.. it''s funny that your dad lived in Qingdao. That is the ''big'' city we go to when we are trying to get out of our hell hole.
yeah, be easier for the boys since our friend has kids their age.... but we''re relocating either way.... and southern california might almost be as much of a culture clash LOL (kidding of course but not totally lol)Date: 6/13/2007 10:09:00 PM
Author: Pricescope
Relocating kids is very tough too Cehra...
Our insurance here is really good so I can''t imagine it would be any worse there....Date: 6/13/2007 12:59:00 PM
Author: Harriet
From what my mother told me, there are some hospitals that are intended for well-covered expatriates. As long as your insurance coverage is good, it sounds like Shanghai would be a blast.