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Living Cost in Shanghai (2007 Edition) Wouldnt hurt to ask, right? Im only 22 yrs old, that's why i could afford to take risks at this point in time. I wanted to study Mandarin. Even though the offer was not as good as what im getting now, the opportunity to venture out in a foreign land thrilled me. For whatever it's worth, im thankful that i bumped into this blog so at least ive gotten a more reliable info and not just rely on my friends’ testimonials .Unfortunately for me, i already turned down a promotion from the company im with bec i thought i would definitely be leaving for good. Unfortunately also for me , i got an unsolicited humiliation online (my apologies to Mr Wang in behalf of the unrestrained comments posted ) i just wished that people could answer innocent questions in a more professional way. btw, i didnt find the 2 guy commentors funny (if that's how you understood my monicker). im mortified how high-income earners living in industrialized countries could not exude respect towards each other just bec they appear anonymous online. XX, just send an email casey_mnl@yahoo.com for your reactions. |
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Living Cost in Shanghai (2007 Edition) hi. im from manila, philippines. your blog is informative indeed. just wanted to ask if $450 a month would be good enough for me to survive there and save as well? i just got a job offer and im having second thoughts about working there bec of the "cost of living". i read an article on a survey conducted by Mercer Consulting Services that Shanghai is the 20th costliest city to live in (survey of 100 cities around the world) as of 2005 keep posting thanks p.s. i read the "discussion" among 3 commentors on grocery prices. quite a show, really. |
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No Baggars Premitted on Metro? There are lots of beggars here in the US. A lot of times you can't tell if they are panhandling for food, professionally, or to get high. I've found the best way to stop the parasitic nature of begging while still showing compassion, is to offer food or drink instead of money when you have some to spare. You can usually tell who needs and appreciates it, and who is disgusted by the offer by the way it is accepted. But sometimes you just know someone needs help, and you help. You did the right thing IMHO. Casey |