i like to travel in taiwan just to see my chinese friend,but the problem im afraid to get the visa...?
because the requirements is have recent bank statement but i dont have this bank account,because i keep my money in my house...but i have invitation from my chinese friend which they will provide house and help me to tour taiwan....anybody can help me,im from philippines.i just go home last march 2008.i work in taiwan for 5 years,now i like to go back just for fun no work.
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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If you have a letter from your friend to invite you to visit, you should be OK. It is unwise to say over the Internet that you keep your money in your house. I suggest you open a bank account, so that you can show that you have the assets to support yourself during your visit to Taiwan.
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i ask you?where you get a visa in chinese embassy or taiwan embassy in phil.,b4 i got my visa in chinese embassy go to china but there's no requirement at all.huwag kang matakot e try mo magpunta sa embassy tapos magtanong ka kng ano dapat mong gawin pra mkaalis ka.for 5 years na stay mo sa taiwan ngayon kpa matakot.go ahead.good luck to your trip
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Where do i need to apply 4 a factory work from Abu Dhabi UAE to Taiwan? i want a factory work salary 20-40kNT$
Where do i need to apply 4 a factory work from Abu Dhabi UAE to Taiwan? i want a factory work salary 20-40kNT$?
im working here in abu dhabi
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Taiwan has no need to import foreign workers as factory workers. You are not eligible for an employment visa there. Furthermore, only employers can apply for employment visas for their employes. You cannot. Forget the whole idea. BTW, have you considered taxes and cost of living in Taiwan? NT$20k is not enough to keep a roof overhead.
im working here in abu dhabi
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Taiwan has no need to import foreign workers as factory workers. You are not eligible for an employment visa there. Furthermore, only employers can apply for employment visas for their employes. You cannot. Forget the whole idea. BTW, have you considered taxes and cost of living in Taiwan? NT$20k is not enough to keep a roof overhead.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Buying a HTC phone in Taiwan,will it work in English when brought back to England
Buying a HTC phone in Taiwan,will it work in English when brought back to England?
Hi im traveling to Taipei next week and need a new phone. So i thought i might get a HTC, as its a Taiwanese firm i thought they might be cheaper there,but it wont be any good to me, if i cant use it when im home in the U.K.Because most phones are quad band now, would it just pick up the U.K network or would i have to get the phone unlocked etc ANY INFO APRECIATED THANKS!!!
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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I have no idea about the Quad Band thing you are telling about. But if you are buying a mobile from one country and using it in another you need to unlock it to the current country's network. Many people unlock their mobile now also. I suggest mobileunlocksolutions.com provide good solution for unlocking using codes.
Hi im traveling to Taipei next week and need a new phone. So i thought i might get a HTC, as its a Taiwanese firm i thought they might be cheaper there,but it wont be any good to me, if i cant use it when im home in the U.K.Because most phones are quad band now, would it just pick up the U.K network or would i have to get the phone unlocked etc ANY INFO APRECIATED THANKS!!!
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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I have no idea about the Quad Band thing you are telling about. But if you are buying a mobile from one country and using it in another you need to unlock it to the current country's network. Many people unlock their mobile now also. I suggest mobileunlocksolutions.com provide good solution for unlocking using codes.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Jobs in China/Taiwan that AREN'T Teaching English
Jobs in China/Taiwan that AREN'T Teaching English?
I've lived in Taiwan for two years, now back in the US for one. I love Mandarin (it's a hobby of mine now that I've lived there and found I enjoyed the language.) I can speak it and read it very well, compared to most other foreigners i've met. I have a good Taiwanese accent (many people think I sound just like a Taiwanese. Many over the phone said they would have had no idea I was an American unless I told them. So, I have that going for me I guess.) I would love to work in Taiwan again, but I don't want to Teach English. While studying in Taiwan (that's what I was doing, studying) I taught at a cram school for a while to raise money for rent, and while it was a novel experience I really didn't enjoy it. I would love to work doing something else. Does anyone have any good suggestions for jobs in Taiwan/China that a Mandarin speaking foreigner can land, at least temporarily, that isn't Teaching? Is there anywhere I can send out my resume? By the way, I'm only 20 years old. I'm just asking for basic information. I still have to finish university, anyhow. I'm studying abroad in Beijing next year.
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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I'm sure there are plenty of opportunites in China for work that is not ESL instruction. Try a few of these web sites and see where they take you: http://www.chinasplash.com/index.html http://www.newchinacareer.com/index.html http://www.chinajob.com/ http://www.hrgini.com/Position.8sn?v=1&t=7 http://www.jobsinchina.net/index.html Good luck to you.
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careful where in mainland china u go to teach a lot of schools and china people cheat and will do nasty to u because u are a foreign person working for them.. they thin k they can run all over u and china police will do f++k all as ur not Chinese...
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I'd guess you could try Trading companies or the Hotel Industry. In both countries the Hotel Industry is growing and I do think that they have a problem in finding good English speakers for specific jobs,. 20 yrs-you got a lot of time after your Uni but if you do find something where you enjoy your work, try to major that in your studies so that you will also have some working experience under your belt when you graduate. You have to think it out and then make your plans accordingly. Why don't you look into Scholarship programs here in Taiwan: http://www.tw.org/scholarships/
I've lived in Taiwan for two years, now back in the US for one. I love Mandarin (it's a hobby of mine now that I've lived there and found I enjoyed the language.) I can speak it and read it very well, compared to most other foreigners i've met. I have a good Taiwanese accent (many people think I sound just like a Taiwanese. Many over the phone said they would have had no idea I was an American unless I told them. So, I have that going for me I guess.) I would love to work in Taiwan again, but I don't want to Teach English. While studying in Taiwan (that's what I was doing, studying) I taught at a cram school for a while to raise money for rent, and while it was a novel experience I really didn't enjoy it. I would love to work doing something else. Does anyone have any good suggestions for jobs in Taiwan/China that a Mandarin speaking foreigner can land, at least temporarily, that isn't Teaching? Is there anywhere I can send out my resume? By the way, I'm only 20 years old. I'm just asking for basic information. I still have to finish university, anyhow. I'm studying abroad in Beijing next year.
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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I'm sure there are plenty of opportunites in China for work that is not ESL instruction. Try a few of these web sites and see where they take you: http://www.chinasplash.com/index.html http://www.newchinacareer.com/index.html http://www.chinajob.com/ http://www.hrgini.com/Position.8sn?v=1&t=7 http://www.jobsinchina.net/index.html Good luck to you.
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careful where in mainland china u go to teach a lot of schools and china people cheat and will do nasty to u because u are a foreign person working for them.. they thin k they can run all over u and china police will do f++k all as ur not Chinese...
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I'd guess you could try Trading companies or the Hotel Industry. In both countries the Hotel Industry is growing and I do think that they have a problem in finding good English speakers for specific jobs,. 20 yrs-you got a lot of time after your Uni but if you do find something where you enjoy your work, try to major that in your studies so that you will also have some working experience under your belt when you graduate. You have to think it out and then make your plans accordingly. Why don't you look into Scholarship programs here in Taiwan: http://www.tw.org/scholarships/
Monday, November 21, 2011
Can I get Taiwan citizenship if my mother is Taiwanese but I am over 20 years old
Can I get Taiwan citizenship if my mother is Taiwanese but I am over 20 years old?
I have an American passport/citizenship but my family lives in Taiwan and I (now that I have completed university) want to live and work in Taiwan for the foreseeable future. My dad is American and my mom is Taiwanese, and I am aware NOW that I could have acquired citizenship if I had acted before I turned 20 years old (when I still had my Alien Residence Card). Now I am 22, which makes me legally independent, and am forced to enter Taiwan only on a tourist visa that requires me to leave every 2 months (even though my family lives here and I consider this home). I love it here and want to live and work here, but the government makes it difficult to do either if you're a "foreigner". Is there an easier way to get Taiwan citizenship (since my mother is Taiwanese) than other foreigners who must, I think, live in the country for 5-7 years before they can apply? If there is, will I have to a) do military service and/or b) renounce my US passport/citizenship? Thanks for your help!
Immigration - 4 Answers
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You need a Taiwanese attorney. I am not familiar with Taiwanese law, but would not be surprised if it were like Japanese law in this regard. Citizenship in most Asian countries is determined by ethnicity, not birthplace. In cases, of mixed parentage, paternal lineage takes precedent. Therefore, if Taiwan is like most of Asia, the Taiwanese gov't would consider you American for two reasons.
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Taiwan does not recognize dual citizenship.. I's afraid you have to choose one. Better consult lawyer.
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No Deport illegals, and keep the dream alive.
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I suggest that you do some research on the Dual Nationality Forum on forumosa.com/taiwan/ http://forumosa.com/taiwan/viewforum.php?f=66
I have an American passport/citizenship but my family lives in Taiwan and I (now that I have completed university) want to live and work in Taiwan for the foreseeable future. My dad is American and my mom is Taiwanese, and I am aware NOW that I could have acquired citizenship if I had acted before I turned 20 years old (when I still had my Alien Residence Card). Now I am 22, which makes me legally independent, and am forced to enter Taiwan only on a tourist visa that requires me to leave every 2 months (even though my family lives here and I consider this home). I love it here and want to live and work here, but the government makes it difficult to do either if you're a "foreigner". Is there an easier way to get Taiwan citizenship (since my mother is Taiwanese) than other foreigners who must, I think, live in the country for 5-7 years before they can apply? If there is, will I have to a) do military service and/or b) renounce my US passport/citizenship? Thanks for your help!
Immigration - 4 Answers
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You need a Taiwanese attorney. I am not familiar with Taiwanese law, but would not be surprised if it were like Japanese law in this regard. Citizenship in most Asian countries is determined by ethnicity, not birthplace. In cases, of mixed parentage, paternal lineage takes precedent. Therefore, if Taiwan is like most of Asia, the Taiwanese gov't would consider you American for two reasons.
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Taiwan does not recognize dual citizenship.. I's afraid you have to choose one. Better consult lawyer.
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No Deport illegals, and keep the dream alive.
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I suggest that you do some research on the Dual Nationality Forum on forumosa.com/taiwan/ http://forumosa.com/taiwan/viewforum.php?f=66
Monday, November 14, 2011
How can my daughter become resident-status and pay in-state tuition
How can my daughter become resident-status and pay in-state tuition?
My daughter got her admission at NC university for this fall. She is an American citizen (born in USA), but my whole family live in Taiwan now. She will live on campus by herself. Will she have the chance become a residence one year later? What steps we should do for build the resident-status? ( my husband and I work in Taiwan, not go to USA, and both of us not USA citizen) My daughter will be 18 this may, and her aunt live in NCS can help us to take care.
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I have recently been through the same deal with resident-status. I would suggest that you talk to the admissions counselor about the process of becoming an in-state resident. I know that some states after 6 months of claiming your residence at the college, you can become an in-state resident and earn in-state tuition (like Illinois schools). In other states they require you to graduate from a high school within that state or have lived there quite some time to earn in-state tuition (like Indiana schools). I'm sorry that I don't know about NC but you should definitely talk to admissions about it. Indiana and Illinois were just the states that I dealt with in this situation. Good luck!
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If your daughter has been living in NC for the past two years, she might qualify as a resident for tuition purposes. She needs to contact the residency specialist in the Admissions Office at NC and find out if she qualifies. If she hasn't been living in NC during high school, especially the last year of high school, she might never be considered a resident in NC if she doesn't spend a 13 month period prior to enrolling, NOT attending college. If she's been attending high school in a state that shares a boarder with NC, she should inquire about "friendly neighbor" tuition programs that many states share, such as the Western Undergraduate Exchange program shared by colleges west of the Rocky Mountain region. The rules change from state to state. Some states will allow students to become residents for tuition purposes by registering to vote, licensing a vehicle and getting a driver's license in their state. Others will not consider students residents, no matter what they do to become residents, unless the parent moves to the state for a full year. Contact admissions residency and give them all the answers they want. Be prepared to provide supporting documents to prove what you're saying and hope for the best. Good luck!
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as long as your daughter is a dependent student, her status for residence will be based on where her parents live. Therefore, you will have to move to the US and take up resident in NC for her to pay in-state tuition. Or she could get married or have a child to make her an independent student, then she can pursue in-state status.
My daughter got her admission at NC university for this fall. She is an American citizen (born in USA), but my whole family live in Taiwan now. She will live on campus by herself. Will she have the chance become a residence one year later? What steps we should do for build the resident-status? ( my husband and I work in Taiwan, not go to USA, and both of us not USA citizen) My daughter will be 18 this may, and her aunt live in NCS can help us to take care.
Financial Aid - 3 Answers
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I have recently been through the same deal with resident-status. I would suggest that you talk to the admissions counselor about the process of becoming an in-state resident. I know that some states after 6 months of claiming your residence at the college, you can become an in-state resident and earn in-state tuition (like Illinois schools). In other states they require you to graduate from a high school within that state or have lived there quite some time to earn in-state tuition (like Indiana schools). I'm sorry that I don't know about NC but you should definitely talk to admissions about it. Indiana and Illinois were just the states that I dealt with in this situation. Good luck!
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If your daughter has been living in NC for the past two years, she might qualify as a resident for tuition purposes. She needs to contact the residency specialist in the Admissions Office at NC and find out if she qualifies. If she hasn't been living in NC during high school, especially the last year of high school, she might never be considered a resident in NC if she doesn't spend a 13 month period prior to enrolling, NOT attending college. If she's been attending high school in a state that shares a boarder with NC, she should inquire about "friendly neighbor" tuition programs that many states share, such as the Western Undergraduate Exchange program shared by colleges west of the Rocky Mountain region. The rules change from state to state. Some states will allow students to become residents for tuition purposes by registering to vote, licensing a vehicle and getting a driver's license in their state. Others will not consider students residents, no matter what they do to become residents, unless the parent moves to the state for a full year. Contact admissions residency and give them all the answers they want. Be prepared to provide supporting documents to prove what you're saying and hope for the best. Good luck!
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as long as your daughter is a dependent student, her status for residence will be based on where her parents live. Therefore, you will have to move to the US and take up resident in NC for her to pay in-state tuition. Or she could get married or have a child to make her an independent student, then she can pursue in-state status.
Monday, November 7, 2011
iam filipina how can i get a police clearance in taiwan while im in bahrain.
iam filipina how can i get a police clearance in taiwan while im in bahrain.?
iam a filipina. I worked before in taiwan for 2 years iam married to american and on the way of processing my spouse visa to the US.We are presently living in bahrain.Where can i get a police clearance in taiwan without going back there?Is there any posibilities that i can process it here in bahrain?
Embassies & Consulates - 4 Answers
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Easy! Go to the Dominican Republic Embassy and pay the bribe. You can buy anything there.
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No you can't. You really have to go back there.
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from canada
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14/F United Ctr, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, H.K. Tel : 2823-8500 / 2823-8501 Fax : 2866-9885 / 2866-8559 go to this page to see about notarial services : consulate of the Philippines in Hong Kong: http://www.philcongen-hk.com/notarials/main.htm
iam a filipina. I worked before in taiwan for 2 years iam married to american and on the way of processing my spouse visa to the US.We are presently living in bahrain.Where can i get a police clearance in taiwan without going back there?Is there any posibilities that i can process it here in bahrain?
Embassies & Consulates - 4 Answers
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Easy! Go to the Dominican Republic Embassy and pay the bribe. You can buy anything there.
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No you can't. You really have to go back there.
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from canada
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14/F United Ctr, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, H.K. Tel : 2823-8500 / 2823-8501 Fax : 2866-9885 / 2866-8559 go to this page to see about notarial services : consulate of the Philippines in Hong Kong: http://www.philcongen-hk.com/notarials/main.htm
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
which is better to process k1? taiwan or in philippines? im here in taiwan working legally
which is better to process k1? taiwan or in philippines? im here in taiwan working legally.?
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Assuming you have the legal right to live and work in Taiwan, not just there as a visitor or TNT, you can process it at the American Institute in Taiwan, Consular Section. You'll need a clearance from the NBI in Manila as well as certificate of no marriage from the NSO in Manila. Both these documents need to be no older than 90 days at the time of your interview. This will require at least 1 trip to the Philippines shortly before your interview in Taiwan. You'll also need a police clearance from the authorities in Taiwan. If you lived more than 6 months in any other country you'll need a police clearance from there too.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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Assuming you have the legal right to live and work in Taiwan, not just there as a visitor or TNT, you can process it at the American Institute in Taiwan, Consular Section. You'll need a clearance from the NBI in Manila as well as certificate of no marriage from the NSO in Manila. Both these documents need to be no older than 90 days at the time of your interview. This will require at least 1 trip to the Philippines shortly before your interview in Taiwan. You'll also need a police clearance from the authorities in Taiwan. If you lived more than 6 months in any other country you'll need a police clearance from there too.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Americans in Taiwan
Americans in Taiwan??
I decided to work in taiwan but i need information. If someone wants to help me please write me at anca2007@lycos.com. Many thanks.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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what exactly are you going to do in Taiwan? As far as I know, Taiwan has rather tight immigration regulations these days. It used to be that any Americans who couldn't find jobs in the U.S. would go over to Taiwan and teach English and make good money, but it is not the case any more. Taiwan is a beautiful and modern country with friendly people who treat foreigners very well. You would be amazed by the stunning natural beauty of the island our own problems, of course, the current administration is a tumor itself to the growth and renaissance of the country. We are not quite up there with managing the world class natural beauty of the landscape. Make sure you get all the necessary documents for your visa before you go.
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i;ve been there so many times, i love it. You can teach there. Try go outside of the big cities if you want to find work right away, look for a cram school
I decided to work in taiwan but i need information. If someone wants to help me please write me at anca2007@lycos.com. Many thanks.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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what exactly are you going to do in Taiwan? As far as I know, Taiwan has rather tight immigration regulations these days. It used to be that any Americans who couldn't find jobs in the U.S. would go over to Taiwan and teach English and make good money, but it is not the case any more. Taiwan is a beautiful and modern country with friendly people who treat foreigners very well. You would be amazed by the stunning natural beauty of the island our own problems, of course, the current administration is a tumor itself to the growth and renaissance of the country. We are not quite up there with managing the world class natural beauty of the landscape. Make sure you get all the necessary documents for your visa before you go.
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i;ve been there so many times, i love it. You can teach there. Try go outside of the big cities if you want to find work right away, look for a cram school
Friday, October 14, 2011
Is the leader of Taiwan working in Taiwan's interests or is he paid by China to undermine TW
Is the leader of Taiwan working in Taiwan's interests or is he paid by China to undermine TW?
Mr. Ma, the non- president of a non-country he won't admit exists, is working with organized crime interests to sell out Taiwan to his partners in China. Why do Taiwanese people tolerate him? He needs to be removed by all means possible and a new constitution needs to replace the dead, meaningless document that serves as the 'guidance' for the people of Taiwan. Is stability worth selling your environment, freedom, future and home for? Will gangsters really give you stability? Would you trust your child growing up with the Chinese government shaping their minds? Is Ma committing treason by dealing with China? Should the armed forces protect his administration? I can agree with the idea that you voted for him. Can you agree to sign a document that effects you for all eternity without looking at it or getting any straight answers? Can you agree to support a group with strong associations with mafia? Do you like people making one law for THEM and a different law for YOU? I am not trolling, I am just trying to get people to think about the implications of what is happening to their country. It seems nobody realizes this is happening in front of them. Opening communication is a good thing. You have telephones and the internet and direct phone lines (ie Russia and USA zero hour phone line.) Opening up your bank vault and handing over all your trade secrets seems like another thing. I just think it would be a reasonable thing to SEE what is up for discussion amongst the leaders and at least have the option to walk away from the table. Now, admittedly after some thought, I gotta say, he really doesnt have a lot of bargaining room. The international community has betrayed Taiwan and turned their backs on it's government. There are no allies of any real use who would allow Taiwan to change its constitution, or who would recognize a new non-nuclear group against the wishes of a powerful nuclear weapon holder/ economic giant. Money talks, and realities must decide these things. However it still sucks. He will be remembered in history as the guy who lost Taiwan. But perhaps he has saved countless lives... ? ? I take back the traitor. -I wasnt able to finish above. I take back the libel 'traitor' But it still REALLY sucks. A LOT. I don't know if I could stay here if it gets signed without some open discussion allowed by the people at SOME level and for some concerns to be addressed. Otherwise it just feels like the general rape of Taiwan just happened and the world recorded it for porn purposes. Edit: Good answers, other than being called a troll, but I prefer the term fisherman in this case, I am trolling for answer-fish. :) My wording was a bit provacative, I guess. I still don't think what he is up to now can be the right path, it is too secretive and it seems he is avoiding giving answers or explaining details to the public.
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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You're such a troll. Taiwan is a democratic country and the Taiwanese people went out in droves and performed their democratic right and voted for the person they wanted as president. Mr. Ma won the election fair and square. The losers are never happy regardless of the country - look at all the people who claim Obama rigged the election or are saying stupid things like he's not eligible because he's not American etc. Also, I don't think there's anything wrong with opening up the lines of communication with China, which Taiwan has had and continues to have a strained relationship with. Just because you talk with China doesn't make you less Taiwanese. Should we all just refuse to talk/associate with China and its people. I'm not that bigoted or stupid to believe that there's anything wrong with trying to have better relations yet also maintaining that we ARE a country and that we ARE a democracy and that we ARE NOT a part of the PRC.
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Like or not, President Ma and his cronies are "untouchable". We can complain all we want, to no avail. 80% of the people could be against him, and it still wouldn't matter. The agreement will be signed into law. Two years more years is plenty of time to rake in the immediate profits on the sale of Taiwan, and to guarantee a perennial income on the deals. He only needed a couple of years to set it up, so he doesn't need to care at all about being re-elected. The damage to Taiwan will already be done. Lovely thought, ain't it? Maybe next time around the people of Taiwan will go back to electing a Taiwanese leader instead of a Chinese one. I'm wondering... If that should happen, would Ma then get a lifetime jail sentence for engaging in the normal but illegal activities that are a career politician's bread-n-butter? Alas, I suppose I'd better watch my mouth, because I do work for him (indirectly) and love Taiwan enough to never want to leave it. EDIT: I agree with Ajeet!
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I think Ma is really naive and he believes the Commies will keep their promises to him!! So far there were quite a few deals signed with the PRC with Lien etc but nothing has come out of it. He still does not see it!! He really is not a capable leader. Tsai Ing Wen should forget about the Presidency and concentrate on building up Grassroot support. As one can see, It is the Legislature which controls Stuff here in Taiwan Not the Presidency,With the LY always under KMT control, things will not get any better. The PRC has signed so many many agreements with the US during Clinton, Bush and now Obama's term , but they just dont follow up , giving many reasons why they cannot keep their part of the agreements. However, they make damn sure that the US honors everything they said they will do. The US is so stupid to think that the PRC has influence in the RoK and Iran and if you look at all the Incidents over the last 12 years, those 2 countries did what they pleased no matter what the PRC leaders did during bilateral meeting with them. The PRC commies are the King of BS and poor Mr. Ma, He is going to be buried under a heap of their crap!!
Mr. Ma, the non- president of a non-country he won't admit exists, is working with organized crime interests to sell out Taiwan to his partners in China. Why do Taiwanese people tolerate him? He needs to be removed by all means possible and a new constitution needs to replace the dead, meaningless document that serves as the 'guidance' for the people of Taiwan. Is stability worth selling your environment, freedom, future and home for? Will gangsters really give you stability? Would you trust your child growing up with the Chinese government shaping their minds? Is Ma committing treason by dealing with China? Should the armed forces protect his administration? I can agree with the idea that you voted for him. Can you agree to sign a document that effects you for all eternity without looking at it or getting any straight answers? Can you agree to support a group with strong associations with mafia? Do you like people making one law for THEM and a different law for YOU? I am not trolling, I am just trying to get people to think about the implications of what is happening to their country. It seems nobody realizes this is happening in front of them. Opening communication is a good thing. You have telephones and the internet and direct phone lines (ie Russia and USA zero hour phone line.) Opening up your bank vault and handing over all your trade secrets seems like another thing. I just think it would be a reasonable thing to SEE what is up for discussion amongst the leaders and at least have the option to walk away from the table. Now, admittedly after some thought, I gotta say, he really doesnt have a lot of bargaining room. The international community has betrayed Taiwan and turned their backs on it's government. There are no allies of any real use who would allow Taiwan to change its constitution, or who would recognize a new non-nuclear group against the wishes of a powerful nuclear weapon holder/ economic giant. Money talks, and realities must decide these things. However it still sucks. He will be remembered in history as the guy who lost Taiwan. But perhaps he has saved countless lives... ? ? I take back the traitor. -I wasnt able to finish above. I take back the libel 'traitor' But it still REALLY sucks. A LOT. I don't know if I could stay here if it gets signed without some open discussion allowed by the people at SOME level and for some concerns to be addressed. Otherwise it just feels like the general rape of Taiwan just happened and the world recorded it for porn purposes. Edit: Good answers, other than being called a troll, but I prefer the term fisherman in this case, I am trolling for answer-fish. :) My wording was a bit provacative, I guess. I still don't think what he is up to now can be the right path, it is too secretive and it seems he is avoiding giving answers or explaining details to the public.
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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You're such a troll. Taiwan is a democratic country and the Taiwanese people went out in droves and performed their democratic right and voted for the person they wanted as president. Mr. Ma won the election fair and square. The losers are never happy regardless of the country - look at all the people who claim Obama rigged the election or are saying stupid things like he's not eligible because he's not American etc. Also, I don't think there's anything wrong with opening up the lines of communication with China, which Taiwan has had and continues to have a strained relationship with. Just because you talk with China doesn't make you less Taiwanese. Should we all just refuse to talk/associate with China and its people. I'm not that bigoted or stupid to believe that there's anything wrong with trying to have better relations yet also maintaining that we ARE a country and that we ARE a democracy and that we ARE NOT a part of the PRC.
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Like or not, President Ma and his cronies are "untouchable". We can complain all we want, to no avail. 80% of the people could be against him, and it still wouldn't matter. The agreement will be signed into law. Two years more years is plenty of time to rake in the immediate profits on the sale of Taiwan, and to guarantee a perennial income on the deals. He only needed a couple of years to set it up, so he doesn't need to care at all about being re-elected. The damage to Taiwan will already be done. Lovely thought, ain't it? Maybe next time around the people of Taiwan will go back to electing a Taiwanese leader instead of a Chinese one. I'm wondering... If that should happen, would Ma then get a lifetime jail sentence for engaging in the normal but illegal activities that are a career politician's bread-n-butter? Alas, I suppose I'd better watch my mouth, because I do work for him (indirectly) and love Taiwan enough to never want to leave it. EDIT: I agree with Ajeet!
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I think Ma is really naive and he believes the Commies will keep their promises to him!! So far there were quite a few deals signed with the PRC with Lien etc but nothing has come out of it. He still does not see it!! He really is not a capable leader. Tsai Ing Wen should forget about the Presidency and concentrate on building up Grassroot support. As one can see, It is the Legislature which controls Stuff here in Taiwan Not the Presidency,With the LY always under KMT control, things will not get any better. The PRC has signed so many many agreements with the US during Clinton, Bush and now Obama's term , but they just dont follow up , giving many reasons why they cannot keep their part of the agreements. However, they make damn sure that the US honors everything they said they will do. The US is so stupid to think that the PRC has influence in the RoK and Iran and if you look at all the Incidents over the last 12 years, those 2 countries did what they pleased no matter what the PRC leaders did during bilateral meeting with them. The PRC commies are the King of BS and poor Mr. Ma, He is going to be buried under a heap of their crap!!
Friday, October 7, 2011
can the garmin nuvi 256wt be used in taiwan
can the garmin nuvi 256wt be used in taiwan?
i bought the GPS at costco in california. if i bring it to taiwan will it work?
Other - Electronics - 2 Answers
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Yes but you may need different soft ware for maps.
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you can use any gps anywhere you like. however, the catch is that you will have to purchase the maps for that area. so for instance if you want to use your costco purchased gps in taiwan, then you will have to go to garmin and fork out some money to buy the gps updates for that area. gps updates or gps maps for different countries are not cheap and will cost you virtually more than costco sold you the gps. map updates or different countries normally cost in the range of $50 to $99 per country or per map update. Check on their website to see what the current cost is. This is why i bought my gps from newelectronx, because they provide free maps. Dealing with the whole charade of buying new maps each year when i owned a garmin just pissed me off. and then i got a tomtom and the same problem, you had to purchase the maps. the darn maps cost more or half the cost the gps, it is depressing. so to put it bluntly you have to buy the maps from garmin, if you want the garmin gps to work in taiwan. that is just the way it works and the way they make their money.
i bought the GPS at costco in california. if i bring it to taiwan will it work?
Other - Electronics - 2 Answers
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Yes but you may need different soft ware for maps.
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you can use any gps anywhere you like. however, the catch is that you will have to purchase the maps for that area. so for instance if you want to use your costco purchased gps in taiwan, then you will have to go to garmin and fork out some money to buy the gps updates for that area. gps updates or gps maps for different countries are not cheap and will cost you virtually more than costco sold you the gps. map updates or different countries normally cost in the range of $50 to $99 per country or per map update. Check on their website to see what the current cost is. This is why i bought my gps from newelectronx, because they provide free maps. Dealing with the whole charade of buying new maps each year when i owned a garmin just pissed me off. and then i got a tomtom and the same problem, you had to purchase the maps. the darn maps cost more or half the cost the gps, it is depressing. so to put it bluntly you have to buy the maps from garmin, if you want the garmin gps to work in taiwan. that is just the way it works and the way they make their money.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Do I need any type of certification to teach english in china/taiwan
Do I need any type of certification to teach english in china/taiwan?
I am ethnically chinese...I speak english with a perfect north american accent and am able to converse in chinese with a slight accent (chinese people understand me but can tell I am american born). I am liscensed to teach in america and have been teaching elementary school for 3 years. I want to teach english in china or taiwan so i can work on my chinese and learn how to read and write. Do I need to attain any EFL or TEFL certification? Also, is the money good? I'm not trying to get rich but I want to be able to come back with some savings.
China - 6 Answers
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EFT and TEFL certifications will help. generally they will allow you to get a higher paying job but you should be fine in getting a job with just a regular teaching degree from the U.S.
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I dont think u r gonna have problem, whether u have ur certificate or not. Frenz of mine, teach english n earn a good income from that. I also have teaching job as a private tutor, i get paid 140 CNY for an hour.. sounds great?! Other frenz even earn 10,000 CNY as an english teacher in one small school, 20 hours a week. The living cost also quite cheap, so u can save money easily n still have luxury life. Good luck!!
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if you are ethnically chinese then i highly doubt you will be able to get a job teaching english overseas....even though you have a perfect north american accent. I am not saying this to be rude or racist, but it is true. I taught English overseas many years ago and my boss told me they would not hire anyone who wasn't white because they didn't want to confuse the parents or the children. if you apply for a job they will ask you to send them a picture of yourself. To teach in China you do not really need additional training or even a degree to teach with some schools. It really depends on the school. The money is ok and everything is really cheap.
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Bruce - You are good to go! Getting certified in EFL or TEFL will help but if you have a college degree that is enough, you may have a little trouble getting a job, I manage English teachers and I have had Chinese school tell me NO American Chinese, we want the yellow hair and blue eyed ones, you can save a little, I know a guy who taught for two years and took home 25 grand
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I have been to china several times. I have found a good website that gives lots of information about china. www.itsaboutchina.com look under education. I taught there and you can get a kind of job just about any place. Pay is not much.
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Hi. I am an experienced English teacher who has taught in Asia for over 7 years (Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan). The difference between teaching in China and Taiwan are many, but the biggest is money. In Taiwan, you can get a very good salary. You could easily travel and live on it. In China, you make a good salary relative to the local people but would not be able to take foreign vacations a few times a year. In Taiwan, the living standards are quite good as well. The air is clean and the people are very friendly. I enjoyed teaching there. If you are ethnically Chinese, you need to minimize this in any interview. English teachers in Asia are very stereotyped. Looks are very important. More than qualifications to be sure. You do not need to attain any kind of certification. If you do, it amounts to usually 50 dollars more a month in salary. Most language schools have a specific way of teaching and will train you to their specifications. If it is your first time to go there, I recommend going to teach Summer camp. That way you can get an idea of what you are really going to face before you sign into a contract. I taught at american language village. They were not the best camp, but paid me well and kept to all their contract commitments. The payment was high enough for 1 month of teaching to pay my airfare, take a trip to Bali and sightsee in Taiwan. If you go to China, you will not find such great needs. Websites such as www.daveseslcafe.com are great to help you find real decent paying jobs teaching overseas. The competition is higher. They even have specific pages for jobs in Korea or in China. If you need more information, send me an e-mail. Teaching in Asia can be a lot of fun. Just make sure you research your company before you start.
I am ethnically chinese...I speak english with a perfect north american accent and am able to converse in chinese with a slight accent (chinese people understand me but can tell I am american born). I am liscensed to teach in america and have been teaching elementary school for 3 years. I want to teach english in china or taiwan so i can work on my chinese and learn how to read and write. Do I need to attain any EFL or TEFL certification? Also, is the money good? I'm not trying to get rich but I want to be able to come back with some savings.
China - 6 Answers
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EFT and TEFL certifications will help. generally they will allow you to get a higher paying job but you should be fine in getting a job with just a regular teaching degree from the U.S.
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I dont think u r gonna have problem, whether u have ur certificate or not. Frenz of mine, teach english n earn a good income from that. I also have teaching job as a private tutor, i get paid 140 CNY for an hour.. sounds great?! Other frenz even earn 10,000 CNY as an english teacher in one small school, 20 hours a week. The living cost also quite cheap, so u can save money easily n still have luxury life. Good luck!!
3 :
if you are ethnically chinese then i highly doubt you will be able to get a job teaching english overseas....even though you have a perfect north american accent. I am not saying this to be rude or racist, but it is true. I taught English overseas many years ago and my boss told me they would not hire anyone who wasn't white because they didn't want to confuse the parents or the children. if you apply for a job they will ask you to send them a picture of yourself. To teach in China you do not really need additional training or even a degree to teach with some schools. It really depends on the school. The money is ok and everything is really cheap.
4 :
Bruce - You are good to go! Getting certified in EFL or TEFL will help but if you have a college degree that is enough, you may have a little trouble getting a job, I manage English teachers and I have had Chinese school tell me NO American Chinese, we want the yellow hair and blue eyed ones, you can save a little, I know a guy who taught for two years and took home 25 grand
5 :
I have been to china several times. I have found a good website that gives lots of information about china. www.itsaboutchina.com look under education. I taught there and you can get a kind of job just about any place. Pay is not much.
6 :
Hi. I am an experienced English teacher who has taught in Asia for over 7 years (Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan). The difference between teaching in China and Taiwan are many, but the biggest is money. In Taiwan, you can get a very good salary. You could easily travel and live on it. In China, you make a good salary relative to the local people but would not be able to take foreign vacations a few times a year. In Taiwan, the living standards are quite good as well. The air is clean and the people are very friendly. I enjoyed teaching there. If you are ethnically Chinese, you need to minimize this in any interview. English teachers in Asia are very stereotyped. Looks are very important. More than qualifications to be sure. You do not need to attain any kind of certification. If you do, it amounts to usually 50 dollars more a month in salary. Most language schools have a specific way of teaching and will train you to their specifications. If it is your first time to go there, I recommend going to teach Summer camp. That way you can get an idea of what you are really going to face before you sign into a contract. I taught at american language village. They were not the best camp, but paid me well and kept to all their contract commitments. The payment was high enough for 1 month of teaching to pay my airfare, take a trip to Bali and sightsee in Taiwan. If you go to China, you will not find such great needs. Websites such as www.daveseslcafe.com are great to help you find real decent paying jobs teaching overseas. The competition is higher. They even have specific pages for jobs in Korea or in China. If you need more information, send me an e-mail. Teaching in Asia can be a lot of fun. Just make sure you research your company before you start.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
jobs in taiwan
jobs in taiwan?
would anyone kindly provide me with ways of getting a job in taiwan? i would really love to work in taiwan. =)
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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It is very difficult to find a job for professional in Taiwan unless you are a qualify caretaker or domestic helper. Most Taiwanese are conservative so they would hire local people vs foreigner. You may try your luck here www.jobsdb.com Good luck : )
would anyone kindly provide me with ways of getting a job in taiwan? i would really love to work in taiwan. =)
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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It is very difficult to find a job for professional in Taiwan unless you are a qualify caretaker or domestic helper. Most Taiwanese are conservative so they would hire local people vs foreigner. You may try your luck here www.jobsdb.com Good luck : )
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Part Time Job in Taiwan
Part Time Job in Taiwan?
I'm going to work in Taiwan,but I want a part time job there,what kind of work I go? I need an extra source of income.. Please help me to find another job or get me another kind of job..
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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i think you can teach english here by english conversation classes it's like chatting with taiwanese students in english well you can find a similar job in cram schools but basiclly it still like some "all in english" taiwanese pay for native english speakers (count for hour) ps: a good way to advertising yourself is through the church in taiwan!
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Pleae add more information. Where are you from? How long do you wish to stay in Taiwan? What kind of work will you be doing? What skills do you have that might help you find additional work?
I'm going to work in Taiwan,but I want a part time job there,what kind of work I go? I need an extra source of income.. Please help me to find another job or get me another kind of job..
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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i think you can teach english here by english conversation classes it's like chatting with taiwanese students in english well you can find a similar job in cram schools but basiclly it still like some "all in english" taiwanese pay for native english speakers (count for hour) ps: a good way to advertising yourself is through the church in taiwan!
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Pleae add more information. Where are you from? How long do you wish to stay in Taiwan? What kind of work will you be doing? What skills do you have that might help you find additional work?
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
interested in living and working in Taiwan is it possible
interested in living and working in Taiwan is it possible?
I'm an taiwan born asian american and I would like to go back to taiwan, live and work there. Although I'm fluent in mandarin conversationally...I can barely read or write. Although I'm currently trying to pick up my reading and writing chinese; IF there are opportunities for asian americans, I would like to spend some time there first learning how to read and write chinese. Are there any possibilities for me to work there? Any websites in which companies post their desire to hire asian americans? Is this desire even possible? I can definitely live there...all of my relatives live there and there is an apartment for me if I wanted. It's just the matter of job
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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If you are interested there is always the english teaching industry. They are always hunting for ABT's to teach the kids, and the schools love you because you dont need the complex Alien Resident Certification procedures. If you are interested in that area you can easily pick up a job teaching english and get your 'joining family' visa. Checkout http://tealit.com for job listings in your family's vicinity. If teaching kids doesnt interest you likely you have a very good shot in the adult teaching industry. Many ABTs come back to do real jobs as well. Depending on your background, if you have a finance background it should be easy for you to pick something up or to contract out some computer web based design type stuff. I wouldnt recommend returning yet for construction type jobs or hard labor type jobs. Unless you are an architect or engineer. The majority of undesired labor type jobs tend to be contracted out to poorer countries members both legal and illegal and basically the labor standards are intentionally lax in those areas. Ie safety issues and lower than living wage pay. If you are university trained in any way you should be able to find something. a good site that most Taiwanese use for job hunting is http://104.com.tw It supposedly has english as well. For english related jobs in Taiwan even if you cant speak or read Mandarin http://tealit.com For an english forum explored by expats... http://forumosa.com
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I agree with the other poster. There are many opportunities for teaching English. For more information, try some of these sites:
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there are a lot of international job recruiting agencies as well as head hunters that will help you find ESL jobs. Actually ESL job is a challenging one, it's not as easy as you think
I'm an taiwan born asian american and I would like to go back to taiwan, live and work there. Although I'm fluent in mandarin conversationally...I can barely read or write. Although I'm currently trying to pick up my reading and writing chinese; IF there are opportunities for asian americans, I would like to spend some time there first learning how to read and write chinese. Are there any possibilities for me to work there? Any websites in which companies post their desire to hire asian americans? Is this desire even possible? I can definitely live there...all of my relatives live there and there is an apartment for me if I wanted. It's just the matter of job
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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If you are interested there is always the english teaching industry. They are always hunting for ABT's to teach the kids, and the schools love you because you dont need the complex Alien Resident Certification procedures. If you are interested in that area you can easily pick up a job teaching english and get your 'joining family' visa. Checkout http://tealit.com for job listings in your family's vicinity. If teaching kids doesnt interest you likely you have a very good shot in the adult teaching industry. Many ABTs come back to do real jobs as well. Depending on your background, if you have a finance background it should be easy for you to pick something up or to contract out some computer web based design type stuff. I wouldnt recommend returning yet for construction type jobs or hard labor type jobs. Unless you are an architect or engineer. The majority of undesired labor type jobs tend to be contracted out to poorer countries members both legal and illegal and basically the labor standards are intentionally lax in those areas. Ie safety issues and lower than living wage pay. If you are university trained in any way you should be able to find something. a good site that most Taiwanese use for job hunting is http://104.com.tw It supposedly has english as well. For english related jobs in Taiwan even if you cant speak or read Mandarin http://tealit.com For an english forum explored by expats... http://forumosa.com
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I agree with the other poster. There are many opportunities for teaching English. For more information, try some of these sites:
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there are a lot of international job recruiting agencies as well as head hunters that will help you find ESL jobs. Actually ESL job is a challenging one, it's not as easy as you think
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Have you heard about early exit in Taiwan
Have you heard about early exit in Taiwan?
I am now working here in Taiwan. My contract will end early next year. But I want to go home earlier. Is it possible that I can leave this country 10 to 15 days before my exact date of departure? I heard before that there are cases like this. That it depends on the company. Do you know any of the same story? What I should I do for my company to allow me to go home ealier than scheduled without considering it as a breach of contract?
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
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Talk with your firm and get all agreements in writing! Of course it can be done provided your reason is valid. You cannot have the cake and eat it!
I am now working here in Taiwan. My contract will end early next year. But I want to go home earlier. Is it possible that I can leave this country 10 to 15 days before my exact date of departure? I heard before that there are cases like this. That it depends on the company. Do you know any of the same story? What I should I do for my company to allow me to go home ealier than scheduled without considering it as a breach of contract?
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
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Talk with your firm and get all agreements in writing! Of course it can be done provided your reason is valid. You cannot have the cake and eat it!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
does anyone knows an agency or office that can help me apply for a working visa in taiwan
does anyone knows an agency or office that can help me apply for a working visa in taiwan?
I'm a name hire or direct hire contract worker going to Taiwan and I'm looking for an office, agency or someone that can help me apply for a resident visa in taiwan.
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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Apply directly to the Embassy in Taiwan for your working visa so that you will not be duped by unscrupulous agents.
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Check out the legal forums on forumosa.com http://forumosa.com/taiwan/index.php?c=6
I'm a name hire or direct hire contract worker going to Taiwan and I'm looking for an office, agency or someone that can help me apply for a resident visa in taiwan.
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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Apply directly to the Embassy in Taiwan for your working visa so that you will not be duped by unscrupulous agents.
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Check out the legal forums on forumosa.com http://forumosa.com/taiwan/index.php?c=6
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Foreigner working in taiwan
Foreigner working in taiwan?
Hi, I am a South African with a Taiwanese fiance, and we want to move back to Taiwan. Now as a foreigner the easiest way to start working is by teaching English, something I did 8 years ago after finishing university. My questions are as follows: 1-Is it possible to make a long term career out of teaching English? I would like to hear from people that have been doing this for at least 5 years. In my experience most of the teachers working in Taiwan on my last trip were doing it either to make some quick money, pay loans etc, and generally did not take the job to seriously for obvious reason. From my POV, their answers will not help me as their reasoning for teaching is different to mine. 2-If you work for a large nationwide chain are there decent opportunities for advancement within the company? 3-Are there other opportunities for foreigners in other fields. I currently do clothing production and am generally travelling around China once a month for business, for a company in SA (Not an option to carry on with them when I come to TW). I appreciate any answers given.
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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For serious answers, please read the Q&A inthe following site before asking questions, they a re a bit sensitive. However, this is really the best place for the current info you require: http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewforum.php?f=35
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The most advantage point for you is that you do speak English well. Without Mandarin spoken skill,It will be quite difficult to work here. How about run a English cram school? You be the boss,and you can provide pure English learning environment. Lots of parents are looking for this kind of environment for a long time. Does ur wife still keep her Taiwan nationality ? If she does,then things will be much more easy. ex.visa... residency... Welcome to live here! P.S if you do run a cram school here,let me know please. I love to working under English environment. Give me a chance to work with you.job interview is totally fine to me.
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1. yes, it's possible to have a long term career. in fact schools like it if you're married to a taiwanese because that equals stability. 2. don't work for the large chains. you won't make nearly as much money and it'll be harder to move up and there's just that much more bs to deal with. 3. there are other jobs available. management, editing and probably in the clothing industry, which would probably be the best for you with your experience, unless you hate it.
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Michael, as a fellow South African who has been teaching inTW for more than 5 years, this is what I can tell you: 1-Is it possible to make a long term career out of teaching English? Yes, here in Taichung city I know of a number of Foreigners (some are saffers) who have been here many years and some (those married to Taiwanese) plan to stay for life. If you are married to a Taiwanese you don't need an ARC (alien resident certificate) which needs to be renewed annually. Your spousal visa is permanent (but you remain a citizen of SA). Alternatively, if you are not married to a Taiwanese and you have worked in Taiwan for more than 10 years, you may apply for permanent residency. Again, you don't lose your SA citizenship, unless you apply for Taiwanese citizenship. 2-If you work for a large nationwide chain are there decent opportunities for advancement within the company? You have a better chance for that if: A: You are married to a Taiwanese B: You understand the bushiban industry - it's showbusiness and entertainment, not so much teaching, and you need to make all your Taiwanese co-workers (mostly women) feel at ease with you. And never be too direct or speak your mind - a HUGE problem for us South Africans. I'm still working on this, since I'm a very direct and not a very chit-chatty person. C: You can speak excellent Chinese (Mandarin). Once you are married, you can register your own company in your wife's name. My experience is that its much easier to make more money than climbing the positional ladder. Once you are married, you are free to have as many private students as you want. For those of us on a regular ARC it is illegal (although everybody does it). 3-Are there other opportunities for foreigners in other fields. Again if your Chinese (Mandarin) is excellent, it is possible outside the English teaching industry. But you will have to build contacts in your industry and that may take some time. In Chinese society "guanxi" is very important. We have no synonym for this in English, but it's roughly somewhere between networking and bribery. For a Westerner it is a very difficult process to understand. My knowledge after 5 and a half years in Taiwan is only scratching the surface, but I hope this info helps. Welcome to mail me with questions.
Hi, I am a South African with a Taiwanese fiance, and we want to move back to Taiwan. Now as a foreigner the easiest way to start working is by teaching English, something I did 8 years ago after finishing university. My questions are as follows: 1-Is it possible to make a long term career out of teaching English? I would like to hear from people that have been doing this for at least 5 years. In my experience most of the teachers working in Taiwan on my last trip were doing it either to make some quick money, pay loans etc, and generally did not take the job to seriously for obvious reason. From my POV, their answers will not help me as their reasoning for teaching is different to mine. 2-If you work for a large nationwide chain are there decent opportunities for advancement within the company? 3-Are there other opportunities for foreigners in other fields. I currently do clothing production and am generally travelling around China once a month for business, for a company in SA (Not an option to carry on with them when I come to TW). I appreciate any answers given.
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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For serious answers, please read the Q&A inthe following site before asking questions, they a re a bit sensitive. However, this is really the best place for the current info you require: http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewforum.php?f=35
2 :
The most advantage point for you is that you do speak English well. Without Mandarin spoken skill,It will be quite difficult to work here. How about run a English cram school? You be the boss,and you can provide pure English learning environment. Lots of parents are looking for this kind of environment for a long time. Does ur wife still keep her Taiwan nationality ? If she does,then things will be much more easy. ex.visa... residency... Welcome to live here! P.S if you do run a cram school here,let me know please. I love to working under English environment. Give me a chance to work with you.job interview is totally fine to me.
3 :
1. yes, it's possible to have a long term career. in fact schools like it if you're married to a taiwanese because that equals stability. 2. don't work for the large chains. you won't make nearly as much money and it'll be harder to move up and there's just that much more bs to deal with. 3. there are other jobs available. management, editing and probably in the clothing industry, which would probably be the best for you with your experience, unless you hate it.
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Michael, as a fellow South African who has been teaching inTW for more than 5 years, this is what I can tell you: 1-Is it possible to make a long term career out of teaching English? Yes, here in Taichung city I know of a number of Foreigners (some are saffers) who have been here many years and some (those married to Taiwanese) plan to stay for life. If you are married to a Taiwanese you don't need an ARC (alien resident certificate) which needs to be renewed annually. Your spousal visa is permanent (but you remain a citizen of SA). Alternatively, if you are not married to a Taiwanese and you have worked in Taiwan for more than 10 years, you may apply for permanent residency. Again, you don't lose your SA citizenship, unless you apply for Taiwanese citizenship. 2-If you work for a large nationwide chain are there decent opportunities for advancement within the company? You have a better chance for that if: A: You are married to a Taiwanese B: You understand the bushiban industry - it's showbusiness and entertainment, not so much teaching, and you need to make all your Taiwanese co-workers (mostly women) feel at ease with you. And never be too direct or speak your mind - a HUGE problem for us South Africans. I'm still working on this, since I'm a very direct and not a very chit-chatty person. C: You can speak excellent Chinese (Mandarin). Once you are married, you can register your own company in your wife's name. My experience is that its much easier to make more money than climbing the positional ladder. Once you are married, you are free to have as many private students as you want. For those of us on a regular ARC it is illegal (although everybody does it). 3-Are there other opportunities for foreigners in other fields. Again if your Chinese (Mandarin) is excellent, it is possible outside the English teaching industry. But you will have to build contacts in your industry and that may take some time. In Chinese society "guanxi" is very important. We have no synonym for this in English, but it's roughly somewhere between networking and bribery. For a Westerner it is a very difficult process to understand. My knowledge after 5 and a half years in Taiwan is only scratching the surface, but I hope this info helps. Welcome to mail me with questions.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Does Taiwan support Obama's "shadow war" in Libya
Does Taiwan support Obama's "shadow war" in Libya?
The U.S. and its lapdog Britain have sent commandos into Libya to help the rebels. America keeps making these same mistake again and again. Hasn't America learn from its experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq that military intervention doesn't work? Doe Taiwan support America's "shadow war" against Libya? http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1119834/1/.html
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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Taiwan is a peaceful and neutral country. It has no interest in taking sides.
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Why is Taiwan in this? Did you make this up again? Obviously, you can tell China supports Libya because they have been yapping all week long about their monetary loss.
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Taiwan people are thinking, after reading the first two lines of your article, that there must be brave soldiers willing to risk their lives so they can paint targets that will cause minimum lose of civilian life. As for convert operations I doubt any one in the media really has an idea of what they are talking about, convert operations are carried by many countries in "secret" and only found out at a later date.. China in the past has carried out covert operations in the Vietnam war against the USA, Chinese convert operations included sending of weapons, sending of military advisors, sending engineering teams plus freeing up troops for the battle front. I would think that Taiwanese would see convert operations as a normal part of tactics and with modern technology they would see that it would be impossible to carry out minimal lost of civilian life without military 'painters' who are on the ground in Libya.
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Obama casts a dark shadow, no pun intended. Obama's new war in Libya will make him look tough prior to the 2012 election. Obama needs a few dead bodies to call his own in order to be re-elected. Go Obama!!!!! Democracy rules!!!!!! http://www.barackobama.com/index.php?splash=false
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Some in Taiwan wants to be cheerleaders and the 51st state. But everyone can see through the kabuki theater.
The U.S. and its lapdog Britain have sent commandos into Libya to help the rebels. America keeps making these same mistake again and again. Hasn't America learn from its experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq that military intervention doesn't work? Doe Taiwan support America's "shadow war" against Libya? http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1119834/1/.html
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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Taiwan is a peaceful and neutral country. It has no interest in taking sides.
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Why is Taiwan in this? Did you make this up again? Obviously, you can tell China supports Libya because they have been yapping all week long about their monetary loss.
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Taiwan people are thinking, after reading the first two lines of your article, that there must be brave soldiers willing to risk their lives so they can paint targets that will cause minimum lose of civilian life. As for convert operations I doubt any one in the media really has an idea of what they are talking about, convert operations are carried by many countries in "secret" and only found out at a later date.. China in the past has carried out covert operations in the Vietnam war against the USA, Chinese convert operations included sending of weapons, sending of military advisors, sending engineering teams plus freeing up troops for the battle front. I would think that Taiwanese would see convert operations as a normal part of tactics and with modern technology they would see that it would be impossible to carry out minimal lost of civilian life without military 'painters' who are on the ground in Libya.
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Obama casts a dark shadow, no pun intended. Obama's new war in Libya will make him look tough prior to the 2012 election. Obama needs a few dead bodies to call his own in order to be re-elected. Go Obama!!!!! Democracy rules!!!!!! http://www.barackobama.com/index.php?splash=false
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Some in Taiwan wants to be cheerleaders and the 51st state. But everyone can see through the kabuki theater.
Monday, August 1, 2011
is it possible to travel and work in china? australia, new zealand, taiwan, etc have such schemes.
is it possible to travel and work in china? australia, new zealand, taiwan, etc have such schemes.?
i am an economics graduate, fluent in english and chinese (both written and spoken). i m over 30 years old.
China - 3 Answers
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If you are not a chinese national, you will need a visa to work and live in china. Your employer will need to sponsor you. Most employers who are looking to hire foreigners will have no problems working it out for you.
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You need your visa and your passport to travel and live in China. Here is a list of steps for you to get a work visa: http://www.chinatravel.com/facts/china-visa/z-visa(work-visa).htm
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Most certainly foreigners can work in China; You need an employer that will sponsor you; Many Australians are working in around the major capital cities as English teachers. It is essential that the Chinese government see that you can offer a positive contribution to society otherwise you will be unable to obtain anything other than a visitors entry visa. Hope this helps. -Michael
i am an economics graduate, fluent in english and chinese (both written and spoken). i m over 30 years old.
China - 3 Answers
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If you are not a chinese national, you will need a visa to work and live in china. Your employer will need to sponsor you. Most employers who are looking to hire foreigners will have no problems working it out for you.
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You need your visa and your passport to travel and live in China. Here is a list of steps for you to get a work visa: http://www.chinatravel.com/facts/china-visa/z-visa(work-visa).htm
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Most certainly foreigners can work in China; You need an employer that will sponsor you; Many Australians are working in around the major capital cities as English teachers. It is essential that the Chinese government see that you can offer a positive contribution to society otherwise you will be unable to obtain anything other than a visitors entry visa. Hope this helps. -Michael
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Jobs in Taiwan for an American? NOT ENGLISH TEACHER
Jobs in Taiwan for an American? NOT ENGLISH TEACHER?
I want to work in Taiwan after I graduate, but my big problem is that I am not sure what sorts of job opportunities are actually available for me. Now if I can speak Chinese, what kind of jobs can an American hope for over there?
Taiwan - 8 Answers
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computer systems engineer, civil engineer, business entrepreneur. trade company minion. model. newspaper editor. physical trainer. security consultant. environmental reclamation. fashion design. web design. agricultural consultant. doctor. nurse. English teaching tends to be where white people who want a piece of the pie get put. The other jobs are usually reserved for returning ABC's. It is possible to get hired for other jobs if you aren't Han, but thats generally only at the multinational biz level, and they are looking for experienced minons. The exception being engineering. That generally is done by hiring German or Japanese or American engineering consultant companies who are based in their own countries. You would not get hired if you were based here. (the theory being that all us ex-pats are weird for leaving our homes and families and there is something wrong or substandard about us.) (The exception to THAT rule being web design. They won't care where you are in the world for that.) If you don't want to be a teacher your best bet is to stay in your home country and get experience in the related field and try to edge your way towards getting placed in Asia at some point. Most likely then you would end up in the PRC, which makes a much different experience than being here. Good luck!
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Try the job bank 104. It's the biggest job searching company in Taiwan. http://www.104.com.tw/service_eng.htm
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DJ of the English radio ICRT.
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Look at some of these websites for jobs. They have English teaching jobs, but also a section for "Other Jobs".
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If you speak Chinese, and write traditional Chinese, you could probably get a job with AIT (American Institute in Taipei) the so-called embassy. If you're half way technically oriented, you can become a local techrep for a number of US companies. There are many US companies in Taiwan, and all you have to do is find one that has a branch there.
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become an assassin in the highlands
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IF u can SPEAK CHINESE then any job is good for u
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Hi, Visit http://www.googleadvertise.com They have a good job offers for you.
I want to work in Taiwan after I graduate, but my big problem is that I am not sure what sorts of job opportunities are actually available for me. Now if I can speak Chinese, what kind of jobs can an American hope for over there?
Taiwan - 8 Answers
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computer systems engineer, civil engineer, business entrepreneur. trade company minion. model. newspaper editor. physical trainer. security consultant. environmental reclamation. fashion design. web design. agricultural consultant. doctor. nurse. English teaching tends to be where white people who want a piece of the pie get put. The other jobs are usually reserved for returning ABC's. It is possible to get hired for other jobs if you aren't Han, but thats generally only at the multinational biz level, and they are looking for experienced minons. The exception being engineering. That generally is done by hiring German or Japanese or American engineering consultant companies who are based in their own countries. You would not get hired if you were based here. (the theory being that all us ex-pats are weird for leaving our homes and families and there is something wrong or substandard about us.) (The exception to THAT rule being web design. They won't care where you are in the world for that.) If you don't want to be a teacher your best bet is to stay in your home country and get experience in the related field and try to edge your way towards getting placed in Asia at some point. Most likely then you would end up in the PRC, which makes a much different experience than being here. Good luck!
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Try the job bank 104. It's the biggest job searching company in Taiwan. http://www.104.com.tw/service_eng.htm
3 :
DJ of the English radio ICRT.
4 :
Look at some of these websites for jobs. They have English teaching jobs, but also a section for "Other Jobs".
5 :
If you speak Chinese, and write traditional Chinese, you could probably get a job with AIT (American Institute in Taipei) the so-called embassy. If you're half way technically oriented, you can become a local techrep for a number of US companies. There are many US companies in Taiwan, and all you have to do is find one that has a branch there.
6 :
become an assassin in the highlands
7 :
IF u can SPEAK CHINESE then any job is good for u
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Hi, Visit http://www.googleadvertise.com They have a good job offers for you.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Living and Working in Taiwan
Living and Working in Taiwan?
I've been teaching English in Japan for 14 months now, and my contract is up next August unless I decide to renew for another year. I just visited Taiwan however, and I absolutely LOVED it there. So, now I'm thinking about not renewing, and moving to Taiwan next summer instead. What is the English teaching situation like there? Any recommended companies/organizations? I would really like to teach in a public school, as that's what I've been doing in Japan, but a private conversation or cram-type school isn't out of the question. Also, is it difficult or expensive to find housing? Edit - also, how is a typical salary compared to the cost of living in Taipei? Thanks!
Taiwan - 6 Answers
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This is my second consecutive year of living in Taiwan. We also lived in Taipei for three one-year periods before I could retire from my job in Canada. The Ministry of Education for Taiwan has a program to place certified teachers in rural and remote areas of the country. I teach in a junior high school in a town of 10,000 people in Hualien County, but we live in the city. For some reason, elementary and junior high teachers are not required to pay income tax to Taiwan. National Health Insurance includes glasses, meds, and teeth, and the quality of care is outstanding. Coverage is inexpensive because the employer picks up a chunk of it. The MOE provides a salary that is very generous compared to what local teachers get, round trip air fare annually for teacher and spouse or family member, and a housing stipend that should cover you. Taiwan is a good balance between income (lower than Canada but higher than elsewhere) and cost of living (away lower than Canada). Evenings and weekends off are not to be sneezed at either. To my way of thinking, and problems notwithstanding, MOE is the best gig in Taiwan. I have a motorbike and my wife has a car. Our apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Our building has a pool and a gym, a party room and a games room, a rooftop ocean view deck, and dirt-cheap secure underground parking. We have been to Malaysia and Viet Nam, for two long weekend trips. We have also been to Hong Kong and China for short trips--as well as home for a few weeks in the summer. Having avoided the densely-populated, polluted, and more expensive west coast, we have clear air, and flowers and fresh fruit all year. My colleagues enjoyed their three years in Taitung, and people who were assigned to the outlying islands (Kinmen, Penghu, and Matsu) loved their assignments as well. What's not to love about it? Well, all is not peaches and cream. On the other hand, I consider it really unfair to criticize my employer on the Internet, where there is no opportunity for them to respond or defend themselves. Please email me privately for the rest of the story. I repeat, however, that I do not regret my decision to come here and work for MOE. Far from it.
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Everything is pretty cheap here, especially compared to Taiwan. The best place to check for teaching positions is http//www.tealit.com/. It has jobs and lots more things of interest. You should also check out the site below. It will give you lots of information about Taiwan. http://www.taiwanfun.com/
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taiwan is good
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about your questions: 1) There's a lot of work. It's very easy to find work, especially in the big cities (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung) 2) You should probably look at some of the websites below to find out about the schools. 3) Housing is cheaper than in Japan, especially outside of Taipei. Rents are pretty reasonable. I would highly suggest you look at some of the links below for more answers to your questions.
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Glad to hear someone is interested in teaching English in Taiwan. The government in Taiwan promotes English with lots of efforts. It's right timing for you to teach English in Taiwan. Currently, I am lacking pertinent information that you need. But, I want to wish you the best if you eventually goes to Taiwan.
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very expensive
I've been teaching English in Japan for 14 months now, and my contract is up next August unless I decide to renew for another year. I just visited Taiwan however, and I absolutely LOVED it there. So, now I'm thinking about not renewing, and moving to Taiwan next summer instead. What is the English teaching situation like there? Any recommended companies/organizations? I would really like to teach in a public school, as that's what I've been doing in Japan, but a private conversation or cram-type school isn't out of the question. Also, is it difficult or expensive to find housing? Edit - also, how is a typical salary compared to the cost of living in Taipei? Thanks!
Taiwan - 6 Answers
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This is my second consecutive year of living in Taiwan. We also lived in Taipei for three one-year periods before I could retire from my job in Canada. The Ministry of Education for Taiwan has a program to place certified teachers in rural and remote areas of the country. I teach in a junior high school in a town of 10,000 people in Hualien County, but we live in the city. For some reason, elementary and junior high teachers are not required to pay income tax to Taiwan. National Health Insurance includes glasses, meds, and teeth, and the quality of care is outstanding. Coverage is inexpensive because the employer picks up a chunk of it. The MOE provides a salary that is very generous compared to what local teachers get, round trip air fare annually for teacher and spouse or family member, and a housing stipend that should cover you. Taiwan is a good balance between income (lower than Canada but higher than elsewhere) and cost of living (away lower than Canada). Evenings and weekends off are not to be sneezed at either. To my way of thinking, and problems notwithstanding, MOE is the best gig in Taiwan. I have a motorbike and my wife has a car. Our apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Our building has a pool and a gym, a party room and a games room, a rooftop ocean view deck, and dirt-cheap secure underground parking. We have been to Malaysia and Viet Nam, for two long weekend trips. We have also been to Hong Kong and China for short trips--as well as home for a few weeks in the summer. Having avoided the densely-populated, polluted, and more expensive west coast, we have clear air, and flowers and fresh fruit all year. My colleagues enjoyed their three years in Taitung, and people who were assigned to the outlying islands (Kinmen, Penghu, and Matsu) loved their assignments as well. What's not to love about it? Well, all is not peaches and cream. On the other hand, I consider it really unfair to criticize my employer on the Internet, where there is no opportunity for them to respond or defend themselves. Please email me privately for the rest of the story. I repeat, however, that I do not regret my decision to come here and work for MOE. Far from it.
2 :
Everything is pretty cheap here, especially compared to Taiwan. The best place to check for teaching positions is http//www.tealit.com/. It has jobs and lots more things of interest. You should also check out the site below. It will give you lots of information about Taiwan. http://www.taiwanfun.com/
3 :
taiwan is good
4 :
about your questions: 1) There's a lot of work. It's very easy to find work, especially in the big cities (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung) 2) You should probably look at some of the websites below to find out about the schools. 3) Housing is cheaper than in Japan, especially outside of Taipei. Rents are pretty reasonable. I would highly suggest you look at some of the links below for more answers to your questions.
5 :
Glad to hear someone is interested in teaching English in Taiwan. The government in Taiwan promotes English with lots of efforts. It's right timing for you to teach English in Taiwan. Currently, I am lacking pertinent information that you need. But, I want to wish you the best if you eventually goes to Taiwan.
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very expensive
Thursday, July 7, 2011
I would like to work for an American company in Taiwan.
I would like to work for an American company in Taiwan.?
I would like to work for an American Company in Taiwan. Does anyone have any suggestions on this? or are there any jobs I can have in Taiwan other than teaching. I know that I wont be able to teach since I only have my associates degree and a tesol certificate.
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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Hi Rosebud, You can go to Forumosa.com, and look in there. I give the link below. Good Luck.
I would like to work for an American Company in Taiwan. Does anyone have any suggestions on this? or are there any jobs I can have in Taiwan other than teaching. I know that I wont be able to teach since I only have my associates degree and a tesol certificate.
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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Hi Rosebud, You can go to Forumosa.com, and look in there. I give the link below. Good Luck.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Where are all the Sout Africans in Taiwan
Where are all the Sout Africans in Taiwan?
Looking for all the South Africans living and working in Taipei, Taiwan. Let's hook up!
South Africa - 3 Answers
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Hmmmm, I met a few at the ShiLin Night Market. They seemed very nice, and said they lived around there. This was about two weeks ago.
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They should be very easy to spot !!!!!!................the ones that are sticking out above all the Taiwanese shorties - lol I have know idea...will try source some contacts in Taiwan. There should be tons !!! Hope u come right...good luck....and DAMMIT......COME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!
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You should contact your local South African Embassy and register with them. They'll keep you informed on get-togethers and meetings. I live in Korea and I always get a newsletter telling me of events in Korea. Now that I've moved to Seoul, I can easily join in braais and such. I have met over 70 South Africans in Korea this way, but am sad to say that we lost contact after most of them moved back to South Africa. I even got an invitation from the president once when he visited Korea. Sorry to say, I couldn't go!
Looking for all the South Africans living and working in Taipei, Taiwan. Let's hook up!
South Africa - 3 Answers
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Hmmmm, I met a few at the ShiLin Night Market. They seemed very nice, and said they lived around there. This was about two weeks ago.
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They should be very easy to spot !!!!!!................the ones that are sticking out above all the Taiwanese shorties - lol I have know idea...will try source some contacts in Taiwan. There should be tons !!! Hope u come right...good luck....and DAMMIT......COME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!
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You should contact your local South African Embassy and register with them. They'll keep you informed on get-togethers and meetings. I live in Korea and I always get a newsletter telling me of events in Korea. Now that I've moved to Seoul, I can easily join in braais and such. I have met over 70 South Africans in Korea this way, but am sad to say that we lost contact after most of them moved back to South Africa. I even got an invitation from the president once when he visited Korea. Sorry to say, I couldn't go!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Hi all, I am a Pharmacist in Taiwan.If I want to work in United States.How should I do
Hi all, I am a Pharmacist in Taiwan.If I want to work in United States.How should I do?
:)
Immigration - 2 Answers
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YOU NEED TO COME IN USA FIRST, IF YOU HAVE FRIEND OR FAMILY IN USA? AFTER YOU NEED TO GO TO SCHOOL IN USA TO TRANSFER YOUR DIPLOMA,,, GOOD LUCK
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it will cost you a lot of money, may not be worth it
:)
Immigration - 2 Answers
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YOU NEED TO COME IN USA FIRST, IF YOU HAVE FRIEND OR FAMILY IN USA? AFTER YOU NEED TO GO TO SCHOOL IN USA TO TRANSFER YOUR DIPLOMA,,, GOOD LUCK
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it will cost you a lot of money, may not be worth it
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
man found dead in college dorm after missing from work two days in Taiwan,China
man found dead in college dorm after missing from work two days in Taiwan,China?
39 years of age at an kindergarten thru college grade levels in Taiwan, China
Other - News & Events - 3 Answers
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your question is incomprehensible.
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Um... Ok :)
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What exactly is your question?
39 years of age at an kindergarten thru college grade levels in Taiwan, China
Other - News & Events - 3 Answers
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your question is incomprehensible.
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Um... Ok :)
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What exactly is your question?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
My father should sponsor me in Taiwan? to get a resident visa...
My father should sponsor me in Taiwan? to get a resident visa...?
hi,,. i'm aki, 23 yrs old from PhiIippines. my father had work in Taiwan, and he's already taiwan citizen in taiwan,. and i wan to go in taiwan for stay and work, but i don't know what will i do. pls help me?..
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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Yes, your best chance is to have your father sponsor you.
hi,,. i'm aki, 23 yrs old from PhiIippines. my father had work in Taiwan, and he's already taiwan citizen in taiwan,. and i wan to go in taiwan for stay and work, but i don't know what will i do. pls help me?..
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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Yes, your best chance is to have your father sponsor you.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
I will be going to Taiwan for some time, somebody knows cost of living, local money change rate
I will be going to Taiwan for some time, somebody knows cost of living, local money change rate?
Going for a time to Taiwan , Work related travel, I will be living near at Taichung, I want to know about how much money is in taiwanese dollars for living there, how much a mea or any other data, I don't need Hotel rates, only how much for a regular life, no fancy restaurant neither. Do you know some places near by to visit on weekends and free days? Short trips. How about local public trasportation, can you live without car there?or I have to rent a car?
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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Cost of living, food and most things are relatively cheap there. Exchange rate is approx US$1 = Taiwanse 32
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There are NT$32 to every US$1.00 NT$ means "new Taiwan dollars". So each NT$ is worth about three U.S. cents. You'll find prices reasonable in Taichung. Cheaper than in the U.S. So just assume that it will cost a little less than your regular life in the U.S. Taiwan has a great train system. You can go all over the place at a reasonable cost. And with the high speed rail system, you can be in Taipei in no time. Taichung also has a pretty good bus system. So it is easy to live without a car there. In fact, I would recommend NOT having a car. Gas is expensive. Parking is really difficult! And Taiwanese drivers are a little wild and crazy! A good place to go on a free day is Hsi Tou National Forest. It's up in the mountains and has lots of nice hiking trails through bamboo forests. You can take a bus there from Taichung. Or you can go up to Taipei. It's a really exciting city with a lot to do--- whatever you like, it's there! Hope this is helpful. I think you'll enjoy yourself!
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Jorge R, Just go to xe.com for the live currency rate. Good luck with the rest!
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Meals range in price from 20Nt for a large rice dumpling and soup (very filling) (cheap) (5-10% of restaurants) Average meals range from 80Nt to 200nt a meal. (35-40% of restaurants) more upscale ranges from 210 to 450 nt a meal. (25-35% of restaurants) expensive (business lunch stuff) could be anywhere from 1000nt a meal to 3000nt a meal. (less than 5% of restaurants.) Metropolitan park is accessible and nice. Cheap. A good walk around. the Science Museum is also a good walk. your best bet is to get a scooter to zoom around, you can get by with a bicycle (i did that for 1 year) but its very uncomfortable in the summer and early fall. You dont need a car, but it helps when you want to get out of the city. Sun Moon Lake is scooterable but this will hurt your butt. (2 hrs scoot there, unless you are insanely fast) Going past Sun Moon on a scooter for a day trip is feasible, but you can bring camping stuff and extend your range (or stay in normally priced hotels and extend your range.) Weekends at sun moon tend to be overcrowded. Taichung harbor is a bit boring but a nice park is off to the side to walk around. It has a nice, filthy oil soaked beach! Yay! Good deals on fresh seafood plundered from the rest of the planet, there, however. Lugang is a good small town that has preserved some old architecture and temple areas. It is worth checking out, its in Changhua county. HsiTou is ok. HuiSun forest park is in the same area and is a little better, but further in the mountains (harder to scoot) They are both scootable but budget for an overnight if you do that. For a car, it is a daytrip. An ok bus system exists in Taichung, but I still would use a scooter to get around, its more convenient, realistically. Make sure you get a good helmet with a visor, you dont want bugs smacking you in your eyes among all the other floaty dust and crap (literally) that will fly around on the road. Many a Taichunger has been rendered into a pirate for a few days. apartments rent 1 bedroom-shared bathroom about 3000nt a month. 1 bed-1 bathroom 5000-10000 nt a month. 3 room 2 bath-8000- 14000 a month. swank places will set you back about 20000 to 30000 or more a month.
Going for a time to Taiwan , Work related travel, I will be living near at Taichung, I want to know about how much money is in taiwanese dollars for living there, how much a mea or any other data, I don't need Hotel rates, only how much for a regular life, no fancy restaurant neither. Do you know some places near by to visit on weekends and free days? Short trips. How about local public trasportation, can you live without car there?or I have to rent a car?
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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Cost of living, food and most things are relatively cheap there. Exchange rate is approx US$1 = Taiwanse 32
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There are NT$32 to every US$1.00 NT$ means "new Taiwan dollars". So each NT$ is worth about three U.S. cents. You'll find prices reasonable in Taichung. Cheaper than in the U.S. So just assume that it will cost a little less than your regular life in the U.S. Taiwan has a great train system. You can go all over the place at a reasonable cost. And with the high speed rail system, you can be in Taipei in no time. Taichung also has a pretty good bus system. So it is easy to live without a car there. In fact, I would recommend NOT having a car. Gas is expensive. Parking is really difficult! And Taiwanese drivers are a little wild and crazy! A good place to go on a free day is Hsi Tou National Forest. It's up in the mountains and has lots of nice hiking trails through bamboo forests. You can take a bus there from Taichung. Or you can go up to Taipei. It's a really exciting city with a lot to do--- whatever you like, it's there! Hope this is helpful. I think you'll enjoy yourself!
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Jorge R, Just go to xe.com for the live currency rate. Good luck with the rest!
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Meals range in price from 20Nt for a large rice dumpling and soup (very filling) (cheap) (5-10% of restaurants) Average meals range from 80Nt to 200nt a meal. (35-40% of restaurants) more upscale ranges from 210 to 450 nt a meal. (25-35% of restaurants) expensive (business lunch stuff) could be anywhere from 1000nt a meal to 3000nt a meal. (less than 5% of restaurants.) Metropolitan park is accessible and nice. Cheap. A good walk around. the Science Museum is also a good walk. your best bet is to get a scooter to zoom around, you can get by with a bicycle (i did that for 1 year) but its very uncomfortable in the summer and early fall. You dont need a car, but it helps when you want to get out of the city. Sun Moon Lake is scooterable but this will hurt your butt. (2 hrs scoot there, unless you are insanely fast) Going past Sun Moon on a scooter for a day trip is feasible, but you can bring camping stuff and extend your range (or stay in normally priced hotels and extend your range.) Weekends at sun moon tend to be overcrowded. Taichung harbor is a bit boring but a nice park is off to the side to walk around. It has a nice, filthy oil soaked beach! Yay! Good deals on fresh seafood plundered from the rest of the planet, there, however. Lugang is a good small town that has preserved some old architecture and temple areas. It is worth checking out, its in Changhua county. HsiTou is ok. HuiSun forest park is in the same area and is a little better, but further in the mountains (harder to scoot) They are both scootable but budget for an overnight if you do that. For a car, it is a daytrip. An ok bus system exists in Taichung, but I still would use a scooter to get around, its more convenient, realistically. Make sure you get a good helmet with a visor, you dont want bugs smacking you in your eyes among all the other floaty dust and crap (literally) that will fly around on the road. Many a Taichunger has been rendered into a pirate for a few days. apartments rent 1 bedroom-shared bathroom about 3000nt a month. 1 bed-1 bathroom 5000-10000 nt a month. 3 room 2 bath-8000- 14000 a month. swank places will set you back about 20000 to 30000 or more a month.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Where do i need to apply 4 a factory work from Abu Dhabi UAE to Taiwan? i want a factory work salary 20-40kNT$
Where do i need to apply 4 a factory work from Abu Dhabi UAE to Taiwan? i want a factory work salary 20-40kNT$?
im working here in abu dhabi @dumb cant understand your answer, by the way im here in abu dhabi looking for agency direct to taiwan, the agencies you posted are all based in manila
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There is usually a agency that bring you into the country terms are usually 3~5 yrs then you have to go back to your country and stay there for 6 month than u can come back again follow the link http://www.workabroad.ph/list_specific_jobs.php?by_what=country&id=1124 If you speak fluent English its most likely you will find a job without troubles
im working here in abu dhabi @dumb cant understand your answer, by the way im here in abu dhabi looking for agency direct to taiwan, the agencies you posted are all based in manila
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There is usually a agency that bring you into the country terms are usually 3~5 yrs then you have to go back to your country and stay there for 6 month than u can come back again follow the link http://www.workabroad.ph/list_specific_jobs.php?by_what=country&id=1124 If you speak fluent English its most likely you will find a job without troubles
Saturday, May 14, 2011
what is your telephone no. and how much the tour in taiwan
what is your telephone no. and how much the tour in taiwan?
I want to go in Taiwan for worked and i have been working there befoire. My problem now she want me to worked again there without the connection og agencies in phil. so please help me fo this.
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Contact the embassy. They can help you with the details.
I want to go in Taiwan for worked and i have been working there befoire. My problem now she want me to worked again there without the connection og agencies in phil. so please help me fo this.
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Contact the embassy. They can help you with the details.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
I have a US version Wii. Bought a Taiwan version Wii Fit and is not working, anyway I can make it to work
I have a US version Wii. Bought a Taiwan version Wii Fit and is not working, anyway I can make it to work?
I was shopping in Taiwan DFS and bought a Wii FIT unfortunately is not working with my Wii which is US version. How can I make it to work for me?
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You see, Wiis are region locked. That means that Wii games bought from a different region will not work on a Wii. US is an NTSC region. Taiwan is a PAL region. Therefore, your Wii fit game is not compatible. So from here you have two options: 1) Return the Wii Fit, if possible, and buy the NTSC version. 2) Hardmod your Wii (A.K.A "chipping"). I recommend the Wiikey 2 chip. It will allow you to play PAL games on your NTSC Wii. Click here for more information: http://www.wiikey.cn/ Please note that "chipping" your Wii is ILLEGAL in North America. Read the disclaimer: http://www.wiikey.cn/disclaimer/
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sorry no, you cant you need the US version of wii fit, its a regional thing</>
I was shopping in Taiwan DFS and bought a Wii FIT unfortunately is not working with my Wii which is US version. How can I make it to work for me?
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You see, Wiis are region locked. That means that Wii games bought from a different region will not work on a Wii. US is an NTSC region. Taiwan is a PAL region. Therefore, your Wii fit game is not compatible. So from here you have two options: 1) Return the Wii Fit, if possible, and buy the NTSC version. 2) Hardmod your Wii (A.K.A "chipping"). I recommend the Wiikey 2 chip. It will allow you to play PAL games on your NTSC Wii. Click here for more information: http://www.wiikey.cn/ Please note that "chipping" your Wii is ILLEGAL in North America. Read the disclaimer: http://www.wiikey.cn/disclaimer/
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sorry no, you cant you need the US version of wii fit, its a regional thing</>
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Taiwan-wanna make malaysian friends in Taichung
Taiwan-wanna make malaysian friends in Taichung?
I heard that there are many Malaysian students studying or working in Taiwan, is this true? Do they have parties to meet each other? wanna to know any association or organisation for Malaysian in Taiwan, especially in Taichung.
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i'm a taiwanese & live in taichung. we are kindly with malaysian.
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For those who have their further study in Taiwan, usually they won't come back to Malaysia just because Malaysia is using Malay language as formal language. Most of the student who did their further study in Taiwan are not very good in Malay. (Sorry for that command). But to be honest, this is not the main problem. Is "racing" problem... I am working with Malaysian government. I still remember, I was not being orientated until one week after report duty to my station. If a Malay is coming for reporting, the office people will straight away orientate him/her and show him/her around. I am very pity to my new Pengarah, he is a Chinese man. Same thing had happen to him like me before... (Even he has the high post) Back to your question, regarding parties and meeting, usually over sea student they will have it. May be you need to find out someone you know who had been study to Taiwan. All the best.
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you should go to the area by the train station theres alot of malaysian there hung around all the time
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Some information here: http://www.tiam.com.my/ http://www.nchu.edu.tw/home/alumni/WWW/new94-07.htm http://www.promotemalaysia.com.tw/about_1.htm
I heard that there are many Malaysian students studying or working in Taiwan, is this true? Do they have parties to meet each other? wanna to know any association or organisation for Malaysian in Taiwan, especially in Taichung.
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i'm a taiwanese & live in taichung. we are kindly with malaysian.
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For those who have their further study in Taiwan, usually they won't come back to Malaysia just because Malaysia is using Malay language as formal language. Most of the student who did their further study in Taiwan are not very good in Malay. (Sorry for that command). But to be honest, this is not the main problem. Is "racing" problem... I am working with Malaysian government. I still remember, I was not being orientated until one week after report duty to my station. If a Malay is coming for reporting, the office people will straight away orientate him/her and show him/her around. I am very pity to my new Pengarah, he is a Chinese man. Same thing had happen to him like me before... (Even he has the high post) Back to your question, regarding parties and meeting, usually over sea student they will have it. May be you need to find out someone you know who had been study to Taiwan. All the best.
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you should go to the area by the train station theres alot of malaysian there hung around all the time
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Some information here: http://www.tiam.com.my/ http://www.nchu.edu.tw/home/alumni/WWW/new94-07.htm http://www.promotemalaysia.com.tw/about_1.htm
Thursday, April 21, 2011
how many tax will be deduct,if i work in new york city, i am foreigner from Taiwan. many thanks for your help.
how many tax will be deduct,if i work in new york city, i am foreigner from Taiwan. many thanks for your help.
My company is in taiwan, new york is branch office,so my salary is over how much every month i will be deduct the tax? less than how much one month then i won't be pay the tax. thank you for your kind help.
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You question is not clear nor are the necessary facts present to respond. You should go to the HR department for the NY branch of yiour company and ask them.
My company is in taiwan, new york is branch office,so my salary is over how much every month i will be deduct the tax? less than how much one month then i won't be pay the tax. thank you for your kind help.
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You question is not clear nor are the necessary facts present to respond. You should go to the HR department for the NY branch of yiour company and ask them.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
how to renew the philippines passport here in taiwan
how to renew the philippines passport here in taiwan?
im working here in taiwan my passport will be expired this coming august 02,2010.i wanted to ask how to renew my passport here in taiwan?what are the documents needed?and how much should i pay for processing?
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go to your embassy/consulate.
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There is no Philippine Embassy in Taiwan, you should contact your government to see if they have a consul office or other official contact point in Taiwan; otherwise you'll have to make the necessary arrangements directly with Manila.
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You go to your country's consulate in Taipei...
im working here in taiwan my passport will be expired this coming august 02,2010.i wanted to ask how to renew my passport here in taiwan?what are the documents needed?and how much should i pay for processing?
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go to your embassy/consulate.
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There is no Philippine Embassy in Taiwan, you should contact your government to see if they have a consul office or other official contact point in Taiwan; otherwise you'll have to make the necessary arrangements directly with Manila.
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You go to your country's consulate in Taipei...
Thursday, April 7, 2011
I am a Filipino citizen working in Taiwan,can I apply a H2B US visa here or shall I go back to Phils. to apply
I am a Filipino citizen working in Taiwan,can I apply a H2B US visa here or shall I go back to Phils. to apply?
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I am understanding that the H2B is filed by the employer in the US. Since processing usually takes about a month, I do not think your location matters. Also, does that mean upon approval of the H2B you will break your current contract with your employer in Taiwan? I ask this as this may have an effect on your application once you will be called for an interview at the AIT.
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I am understanding that the H2B is filed by the employer in the US. Since processing usually takes about a month, I do not think your location matters. Also, does that mean upon approval of the H2B you will break your current contract with your employer in Taiwan? I ask this as this may have an effect on your application once you will be called for an interview at the AIT.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Do guys here in Taiwan care if their GF dont work
Do guys here in Taiwan care if their GF dont work?
I wonder if my BF cares if I work or not even I have never ask him for money and he has never asked me! Do they care? My father supports me and I just take private lessons at my home because I am so bored! Should he care about this?
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It depends on how he feel at you. Generally speaking,I don't think that he should care too much about this. Becauce you can still support yourselves. You don't need to be responsible for your financial support.That would not be a problem. What's the most important thing is that you should love each other. Love is everything! Even though you are in trouble,love betwwen you and him will solve any problem you meet. That would be a problem.
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I guess in general, most guys want to see their gf to be at least somewhat independent. This could mean financially, emotionally, whatnot. So if you guys are planning to have a long relationship, its always fair to be able to bring something to the table for your significant other. I guess it just depends on what kind of person you bf is. I speak for myself, as a Taiwanese guy, that I would like to see my gf to have a job/part-time. Even if she works as a cashier in a small bakery, its fine. It just shows me that she's willing to put in effort to accomplish something. Hopes this helps.
I wonder if my BF cares if I work or not even I have never ask him for money and he has never asked me! Do they care? My father supports me and I just take private lessons at my home because I am so bored! Should he care about this?
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It depends on how he feel at you. Generally speaking,I don't think that he should care too much about this. Becauce you can still support yourselves. You don't need to be responsible for your financial support.That would not be a problem. What's the most important thing is that you should love each other. Love is everything! Even though you are in trouble,love betwwen you and him will solve any problem you meet. That would be a problem.
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I guess in general, most guys want to see their gf to be at least somewhat independent. This could mean financially, emotionally, whatnot. So if you guys are planning to have a long relationship, its always fair to be able to bring something to the table for your significant other. I guess it just depends on what kind of person you bf is. I speak for myself, as a Taiwanese guy, that I would like to see my gf to have a job/part-time. Even if she works as a cashier in a small bakery, its fine. It just shows me that she's willing to put in effort to accomplish something. Hopes this helps.
Monday, March 21, 2011
how about the tax in Taiwan
how about the tax in Taiwan?
hi,does any people work for taiwan company before? Like you are not in Taiwan,but you work for them,they pay you by US dollars. They charge me 20% tax,that is very high.I only earn 8$ per hour.so that is almost half of my payment. I know in USA,they will return your tax every year if you have low-income.So how about in Taiwan?The company told me taiwan government charged me tax not them and I should ask my government about tax return. Thank you!
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Yes, it is the tax rate for Foreign workers employed by Taiwan-based companies. Income tax of 20% is high? Comparing to US or Canada, it's pretty low; comparing to Hong Kong it is high. However, if you're not lived in Taiwan, the tax rate is slightly different and you can not get the allowance as well (e.g. housing deduction, health insurance). You can check the details at: https://www.ntat.gov.tw/county/ntat_ch/aig_list.jsp
hi,does any people work for taiwan company before? Like you are not in Taiwan,but you work for them,they pay you by US dollars. They charge me 20% tax,that is very high.I only earn 8$ per hour.so that is almost half of my payment. I know in USA,they will return your tax every year if you have low-income.So how about in Taiwan?The company told me taiwan government charged me tax not them and I should ask my government about tax return. Thank you!
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Yes, it is the tax rate for Foreign workers employed by Taiwan-based companies. Income tax of 20% is high? Comparing to US or Canada, it's pretty low; comparing to Hong Kong it is high. However, if you're not lived in Taiwan, the tax rate is slightly different and you can not get the allowance as well (e.g. housing deduction, health insurance). You can check the details at: https://www.ntat.gov.tw/county/ntat_ch/aig_list.jsp
Monday, March 14, 2011
Would one have any problem speaking standard Mandarin in Taiwan
Would one have any problem speaking standard Mandarin in Taiwan?
I'm studying Mandarin and thinking of working maybe in Taiwan, since the wages are better than China's. I'd want to get speaking practice (main reason for going there actually), so would this be a problem? Is it more commonly spoken than Taiwanese?
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The official language is Chinese mandarin (traditional Chinese character set)
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Mandarin is the official language in Taiwan. But, if you are learning Mandarin as a second language, you may find it more difficult to understand spoken Mandarin in Taiwan. You might need to get used to it first, since native speakers typically speak faster.
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You'll do fine. There are some variations between Mandarin as spoken on Taiwan and Mandarin as spoken in Beijing, but they aren't major. You will have to learn traditional characters though as that's what is used on Taiwan.
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You'll be fine. The only difference between the Mandarin in Taiwan and China's is the stressed tone on some of the characters... 99.999% are the same, it's just the same as southern dialect english and the rest of the country. China seems to emphasize the curled tongue sounds better in certain aspects. but other than that, not much difference. There are the Taiwanese local dialect though... that is very different soundign than mandarin. but the characters are still the same. good luck and have fun in Taiwan, don't miss the great food at the night market. :D
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there isn't much speaking difference between Chinese and Taiwanese but the writing difference is huge... maybe you will notice some "dian, wan" instead of "diar, war" and some other frequent phrases but i can't imagine how much longer it will take you to write same amount of characters (i mean handwriting)... Traditional characters is the most scary point about Taiwanese...
I'm studying Mandarin and thinking of working maybe in Taiwan, since the wages are better than China's. I'd want to get speaking practice (main reason for going there actually), so would this be a problem? Is it more commonly spoken than Taiwanese?
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The official language is Chinese mandarin (traditional Chinese character set)
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Mandarin is the official language in Taiwan. But, if you are learning Mandarin as a second language, you may find it more difficult to understand spoken Mandarin in Taiwan. You might need to get used to it first, since native speakers typically speak faster.
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You'll do fine. There are some variations between Mandarin as spoken on Taiwan and Mandarin as spoken in Beijing, but they aren't major. You will have to learn traditional characters though as that's what is used on Taiwan.
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You'll be fine. The only difference between the Mandarin in Taiwan and China's is the stressed tone on some of the characters... 99.999% are the same, it's just the same as southern dialect english and the rest of the country. China seems to emphasize the curled tongue sounds better in certain aspects. but other than that, not much difference. There are the Taiwanese local dialect though... that is very different soundign than mandarin. but the characters are still the same. good luck and have fun in Taiwan, don't miss the great food at the night market. :D
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there isn't much speaking difference between Chinese and Taiwanese but the writing difference is huge... maybe you will notice some "dian, wan" instead of "diar, war" and some other frequent phrases but i can't imagine how much longer it will take you to write same amount of characters (i mean handwriting)... Traditional characters is the most scary point about Taiwanese...
Monday, March 7, 2011
i want to work in Au Taipei,Taiwan
i want to work in Au Taipei,Taiwan?
i want to work in Au Taipei,Taiwan.. does anyone know what agency here in philippines might help me?
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POEA!!!
i want to work in Au Taipei,Taiwan.. does anyone know what agency here in philippines might help me?
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POEA!!!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
How to apply jobs in Taiwan
How to apply jobs in Taiwan?
I am currently in Malaysia.. am considering working in Taiwan to experience a different culture. Please help me understand better on Taiwan: i.e; culture, food, etc.. And also, how do i apply for jobs in Taiwan? Bdw, English is my mother tongue. I can speak in Mandarin and Hokkien but it is not very fluent. Just moderate. To add... i have a Bachelor of Corporate Communications majoring in Public Relations.. :)
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Hi! If English is your mother tongue then I assume you're looking for work in the teaching industry. The best way to get work would be to apply directly to any of the numerous English schools in Taiwan. Bear in mind, the better paid jobs tend to require some form of teaching qualification e.g. TEFL, CELTA, TESOL... However; some schools will probably take you in even if you don't have such a qualification. If you have any experience teaching - that would also be a plus! If you have a qualification - then I'd suggest applying for work in Taipei (you can expect a higher wage). If you don't, then there are plenty of schools in Taiwan with English teachers who's mother tongue is French, German, Afrikaans etc - you should easily be able to find work teaching English if these lot have been permitted to do so! You could try getting contacts from: http://www.davescafe.com/ http://www.tealit.com/ Happy hunting!
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You said nothing about what kind of work you are looking for, but I have included a couple of links for you to look at that may be useful. This is a link to Compass. It contains lots of information about Taiwan. http://www.taiwanfun.com/central/taichung/index.htm This link is mainly for teaching English in Taiwan, but it also has lots of useful information and a section for jobs other than teaching. http://tealit.com/
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Hi, With English as your First language and Mandarin,Hokkien as 2nd language , with a background in PR , You should write to the Personel Dept of the major Hotels here. You can also apply for a job as an assistant to the GM of Major Hotels.
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You can use newspaper want ad, and employment agencies there. Please always have an open mind, and never let any cultural flukes discourage or upset you. As long as you are honest, alert and peaceful in side, you should have a good time there. Who knows, once you integrate into the society, you may like it so much and don't want to leave. Can happen, because the people there are truly nice in side, although, they are not very good in express themselves. Good luck and have fun.
I am currently in Malaysia.. am considering working in Taiwan to experience a different culture. Please help me understand better on Taiwan: i.e; culture, food, etc.. And also, how do i apply for jobs in Taiwan? Bdw, English is my mother tongue. I can speak in Mandarin and Hokkien but it is not very fluent. Just moderate. To add... i have a Bachelor of Corporate Communications majoring in Public Relations.. :)
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Hi! If English is your mother tongue then I assume you're looking for work in the teaching industry. The best way to get work would be to apply directly to any of the numerous English schools in Taiwan. Bear in mind, the better paid jobs tend to require some form of teaching qualification e.g. TEFL, CELTA, TESOL... However; some schools will probably take you in even if you don't have such a qualification. If you have any experience teaching - that would also be a plus! If you have a qualification - then I'd suggest applying for work in Taipei (you can expect a higher wage). If you don't, then there are plenty of schools in Taiwan with English teachers who's mother tongue is French, German, Afrikaans etc - you should easily be able to find work teaching English if these lot have been permitted to do so! You could try getting contacts from: http://www.davescafe.com/ http://www.tealit.com/ Happy hunting!
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You said nothing about what kind of work you are looking for, but I have included a couple of links for you to look at that may be useful. This is a link to Compass. It contains lots of information about Taiwan. http://www.taiwanfun.com/central/taichung/index.htm This link is mainly for teaching English in Taiwan, but it also has lots of useful information and a section for jobs other than teaching. http://tealit.com/
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Hi, With English as your First language and Mandarin,Hokkien as 2nd language , with a background in PR , You should write to the Personel Dept of the major Hotels here. You can also apply for a job as an assistant to the GM of Major Hotels.
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You can use newspaper want ad, and employment agencies there. Please always have an open mind, and never let any cultural flukes discourage or upset you. As long as you are honest, alert and peaceful in side, you should have a good time there. Who knows, once you integrate into the society, you may like it so much and don't want to leave. Can happen, because the people there are truly nice in side, although, they are not very good in express themselves. Good luck and have fun.
Monday, February 21, 2011
What are the “work at home†online internet jobs in taiwan? Where can I find the office in taiwan
What are the “work at home†online internet jobs in taiwan? Where can I find the office in taiwan?
Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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you can take online surveys they pay cash they are free to join I do this and you should sign up to as many survey panels as possible here is a good one to start its called survey savvy https://www.surveysavvy.com/ss/ss_index.php?id=2756099&action=join&lid=en-us another great site is brand institute https://www.onlineglobalrecruiting.com/register_htm.asp?refid=davidssurvey If you are interested in more survey sites email me at iunit43@yahoo.com They will never ask you to sign up for any offer or to spend a penny they just pay cash for a few questions that you answer Another great way to earn money online is with mylot http://mylot.com/davidssurvey it works just like yahoo answers just instead of points you get paid for posting answers or starting a good discussion its also free to join and you have nothing to lose good luck
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Online jobs without any investment available at http://www.pcworkathome.net/onlinepaidsurveys.html
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This isn't enough to make an income like a job but it will give you a little extra spending cash for doing what you are already doing here. http://www.mylot.com/?ref=west_tx_goddess Our goal is to provide internet users a place to earn money using the web on a day to day basis. It's easy, sign up and start discussions, post responses or comments to current discussions, or refer friends! A myLot account is all you need to get started. You will be able to view your earnings on a daily basis when you sign in. How does this work? We have implemented a system to give everyone who uses the internet the ability to make money. The idea is pretty simple - if you contribute to the myLot Community - whether it is by posting a new discussion, responding to a current discussion, commenting on a current discussion, or referring friends, you earn money. Our goal is to provide internet users a place to earn money using the web on a day to day basis and provide access to information they need. We pay each and every member of myLot based on their level of activity. As stated previously all you need to do is sign up for a myLot account and we do the rest. http://www.mylot.com/?ref=west_tx_goddess
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Monday, February 14, 2011
traveling to Taiwan; which GSM phone or band will work their
traveling to Taiwan; which GSM phone or band will work their?
I live in America and am traveling to Taiwan for 3 weeks apart of a college trip. I need a cell phone and am wondering which affordable (less $150) phone will work their and can be purchased in America (perfbly Best Buy). Maybe one of those Virgin Mobile or PayPhones and I can crack it easily.
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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I don't think you can crack Virgin Mobile phones. Try a Blackberry 8830 World Edition(aka the Barack Berry). They work pretty much all over the world, check on craigslist, they are usually under 125 dollars.
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Taiwan uses 900 and 1800 bands , we use 850 (Att) and 1900 (Mostly Tmobile) bands. A phone that has all of them is called a quadband pone. Get a quadband Att phone like a Razr from a store like BB, don't activate it. Call up Att customer service and tell them you bought it second hand for cash at a flea market or whatever and are going over seas to Taiwan. They will usually give the unlock code either through your email or over the phone even if you aren't a customer for free. Some reps allow it, some don't . Keep trying till you find a friendly one. After that, order a global sim or a Taiwanese sim for cheap online and you should be set.Don't buy tmobile unless you have had an active account with them for at least three months. They don't give non customers unlock codes. I've unlocked at least two phones this way. Btw, forget Virgin Mobile , along with Tracfones they are the hardest phones to crack out there and they can't even be used overseas (except Canada) even if it were feasible.
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Try RebelFone: http://rebelfone.com
I live in America and am traveling to Taiwan for 3 weeks apart of a college trip. I need a cell phone and am wondering which affordable (less $150) phone will work their and can be purchased in America (perfbly Best Buy). Maybe one of those Virgin Mobile or PayPhones and I can crack it easily.
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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I don't think you can crack Virgin Mobile phones. Try a Blackberry 8830 World Edition(aka the Barack Berry). They work pretty much all over the world, check on craigslist, they are usually under 125 dollars.
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Taiwan uses 900 and 1800 bands , we use 850 (Att) and 1900 (Mostly Tmobile) bands. A phone that has all of them is called a quadband pone. Get a quadband Att phone like a Razr from a store like BB, don't activate it. Call up Att customer service and tell them you bought it second hand for cash at a flea market or whatever and are going over seas to Taiwan. They will usually give the unlock code either through your email or over the phone even if you aren't a customer for free. Some reps allow it, some don't . Keep trying till you find a friendly one. After that, order a global sim or a Taiwanese sim for cheap online and you should be set.Don't buy tmobile unless you have had an active account with them for at least three months. They don't give non customers unlock codes. I've unlocked at least two phones this way. Btw, forget Virgin Mobile , along with Tracfones they are the hardest phones to crack out there and they can't even be used overseas (except Canada) even if it were feasible.
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Try RebelFone: http://rebelfone.com
Monday, February 7, 2011
I recently bought a Playstation 3 in Taiwan and i was wondering will it work back in America
I recently bought a Playstation 3 in Taiwan and i was wondering will it work back in America?
I was wondering if the system itself will actually work. I know that the games and BD works. Will i be able to connect the system at home with it woking.
PlayStation - 3 Answers
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I think so. I heard that all ps3 consoles dont have region codes for games but, it does for blu-ray movies. So you should be able to play games, but not movies.
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Yes.
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games should work, not sure about other cd's or dvd's.
I was wondering if the system itself will actually work. I know that the games and BD works. Will i be able to connect the system at home with it woking.
PlayStation - 3 Answers
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I think so. I heard that all ps3 consoles dont have region codes for games but, it does for blu-ray movies. So you should be able to play games, but not movies.
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Yes.
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games should work, not sure about other cd's or dvd's.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
work and Rules in Taiwan
work and Rules in Taiwan ?
working in taiwan as a factory worker, and I'm, asking how many days a week of work and how many hours a day of work?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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Work rule #1: work, work, work, work and more work. Work rule#2: if you get fired, it is hard to get a job Work rule#3: If you get to be promoted you get paid big bucks (50cents a day)
working in taiwan as a factory worker, and I'm, asking how many days a week of work and how many hours a day of work?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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Work rule #1: work, work, work, work and more work. Work rule#2: if you get fired, it is hard to get a job Work rule#3: If you get to be promoted you get paid big bucks (50cents a day)
Friday, January 21, 2011
this is my home work can you help me? Taiwan's food, clothes, education and govrnment
this is my home work can you help me? Taiwan's food, clothes, education and govrnment?
Q1.what kind of food people eat in Taiwan? Q2. what kind of truditional clothes people ware in Taiwan? Q3. tell me please twhat is system of education in Taiwan? Q4. what system of govrnment in Taiwan? Q5. How make a praghraph about each Question And answer
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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1st site below has excellent info on food and clothing in Taiwan. 2nd site is very detailed about the history of the gov't of "the Republic of China"...also known as Taiwan. You may want to scroll way down to the paragraph titled {present" to learn about the urrent formof gov't. Last 2 sites are about the educatio system.
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I've lived in Taiwan for a few years now. 1. People came to Taiwan from all over China, and they brought their regional cuisine with them. China is a big country. Saying "Chinese food" is almost like saying "European food", because there is such wondrous variety. In addition, international food is popular. Pizza is not to western taste (with very few exceptions)--they put corn, peas, squid, octopus, and other unusual items on it. Western food in Taiwan tends to be either lousy or expensive or both. Nobody makes better soup or better vegetables than you get over here, and nobody makes worse bread or worse cheese. The food in Taiwan is the best I have ever tasted, anywhere, bar none--and that includes my mother's house! 2. Taiwan is a modern country, and people do not wear traditional clothing. Many women put more effort into shielding themselves from the sun than western women do. Farmers and outdoor workers often wear "tradional" woven straw hats, and Buddhist monks and nuns wear relgious garb. School kids wear uniforms. Many people dress very fashionably in the big cities. Women don't wear clothing that is as revealing as western style (halter tops and so on are uncommon). A friend pointed out that "a dress is like a barbed wire fence. It protects the premises without obstructing the view." 3. Education is similar to but different from North American schools. There are no school janitors--the kids clean the school--toilets and all. There is more discipline, but teachers aren't allowed to hit kids. Lunch is provided to everyone--not just poor kids. The school day is longer--0700 to 1645. There is great emphasis on grades and exams. Elementary kids can't got to any junior high they want, and junior high kids cannot select their senior high. They have to write exams and qualify for admission. 4. Taiwan is a modern, prosperous democracy. There are free elections. The place was under martial law and one-party rule for a number of years, and there is still residual bitterness about the behaviour of the government during that time. There was no free speech during martial law, and even today many people are reluctant to give political opinions. The biggest political challenge for the government is relations with the Peoples Republic of China, as Beijing considers Taiwan to be a rebellious province. Some people in Taiwan want an independent country, others want reunification with China under acceptable circumstances, and some (a minority) consider that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is the legitimate government of all China--no different from the Free French during the Nazi occupation of France in WW2. 5. That's enough. I'm a schoolteacher in a junior high in Taiwan, and you should be doing your own homework. I hope I at least got you started.
Q1.what kind of food people eat in Taiwan? Q2. what kind of truditional clothes people ware in Taiwan? Q3. tell me please twhat is system of education in Taiwan? Q4. what system of govrnment in Taiwan? Q5. How make a praghraph about each Question And answer
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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1st site below has excellent info on food and clothing in Taiwan. 2nd site is very detailed about the history of the gov't of "the Republic of China"...also known as Taiwan. You may want to scroll way down to the paragraph titled {present" to learn about the urrent formof gov't. Last 2 sites are about the educatio system.
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I've lived in Taiwan for a few years now. 1. People came to Taiwan from all over China, and they brought their regional cuisine with them. China is a big country. Saying "Chinese food" is almost like saying "European food", because there is such wondrous variety. In addition, international food is popular. Pizza is not to western taste (with very few exceptions)--they put corn, peas, squid, octopus, and other unusual items on it. Western food in Taiwan tends to be either lousy or expensive or both. Nobody makes better soup or better vegetables than you get over here, and nobody makes worse bread or worse cheese. The food in Taiwan is the best I have ever tasted, anywhere, bar none--and that includes my mother's house! 2. Taiwan is a modern country, and people do not wear traditional clothing. Many women put more effort into shielding themselves from the sun than western women do. Farmers and outdoor workers often wear "tradional" woven straw hats, and Buddhist monks and nuns wear relgious garb. School kids wear uniforms. Many people dress very fashionably in the big cities. Women don't wear clothing that is as revealing as western style (halter tops and so on are uncommon). A friend pointed out that "a dress is like a barbed wire fence. It protects the premises without obstructing the view." 3. Education is similar to but different from North American schools. There are no school janitors--the kids clean the school--toilets and all. There is more discipline, but teachers aren't allowed to hit kids. Lunch is provided to everyone--not just poor kids. The school day is longer--0700 to 1645. There is great emphasis on grades and exams. Elementary kids can't got to any junior high they want, and junior high kids cannot select their senior high. They have to write exams and qualify for admission. 4. Taiwan is a modern, prosperous democracy. There are free elections. The place was under martial law and one-party rule for a number of years, and there is still residual bitterness about the behaviour of the government during that time. There was no free speech during martial law, and even today many people are reluctant to give political opinions. The biggest political challenge for the government is relations with the Peoples Republic of China, as Beijing considers Taiwan to be a rebellious province. Some people in Taiwan want an independent country, others want reunification with China under acceptable circumstances, and some (a minority) consider that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is the legitimate government of all China--no different from the Free French during the Nazi occupation of France in WW2. 5. That's enough. I'm a schoolteacher in a junior high in Taiwan, and you should be doing your own homework. I hope I at least got you started.
Friday, January 14, 2011
What is the "Role of women," in Taiwan
What is the "Role of women," in Taiwan?
How are women in taiwan treated, work, make decisions, and take care of the family, compared to men.
Gender Studies - 1 Answers
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Around 45% of the women in Taiwan have participated in the work force. Furthermore, women have contributed as much as men to Taiwan's economic development. However, due to the influence of the traditional stereotypes of gender roles and public policy, women are still expected to take the responsibility for the home and, thus become the so-called secondary workers in the labor market. Most often, the gender discrimination also rules the working places.
How are women in taiwan treated, work, make decisions, and take care of the family, compared to men.
Gender Studies - 1 Answers
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Around 45% of the women in Taiwan have participated in the work force. Furthermore, women have contributed as much as men to Taiwan's economic development. However, due to the influence of the traditional stereotypes of gender roles and public policy, women are still expected to take the responsibility for the home and, thus become the so-called secondary workers in the labor market. Most often, the gender discrimination also rules the working places.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Do guys in Taiwan care if his GF does not work
Do guys in Taiwan care if his GF does not work?
I don't want to work and I never take his money but do you think guys in Taiwan really care if his GF doesn't want to work?
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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it really depends on the man, so do some don't. I don't think there is an easy answer to this one
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Like the above said, it depends on the person rather than a country affair. So there is no absolute answer for this.
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Financial parasites are a global problem. Men need to spray their bank accounts with bug repellent. If a man's home is infested, then he should call a cleaning crew to dump the bug and its belongings on the street.
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Seriously, men don't like lazy slackers. We like our women to be hard working and have goals in life instead of sitting there just being useless. Men only allow their women to be useless when they are super hot like a model. Now that being said if you are just average looking...you better get a job and start taking responsibilities!
I don't want to work and I never take his money but do you think guys in Taiwan really care if his GF doesn't want to work?
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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it really depends on the man, so do some don't. I don't think there is an easy answer to this one
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Like the above said, it depends on the person rather than a country affair. So there is no absolute answer for this.
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Financial parasites are a global problem. Men need to spray their bank accounts with bug repellent. If a man's home is infested, then he should call a cleaning crew to dump the bug and its belongings on the street.
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Seriously, men don't like lazy slackers. We like our women to be hard working and have goals in life instead of sitting there just being useless. Men only allow their women to be useless when they are super hot like a model. Now that being said if you are just average looking...you better get a job and start taking responsibilities!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
If I purchase a phone from the U.S. to use in Taiwan, would it work
If I purchase a phone from the U.S. to use in Taiwan, would it work?
I use the "IF card" (aka: pay-as-you-go card, but from Taiwan) and not through a network company, would this still work or do different countries have different size/shape SIM card (this is also the "IF card" here).
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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I'm going to guess that your from the U.S. The sim cards are different here but the average Cell Phone shop can easily set you up with a reliable phone and easy Pay-As-You-Go plan.
I use the "IF card" (aka: pay-as-you-go card, but from Taiwan) and not through a network company, would this still work or do different countries have different size/shape SIM card (this is also the "IF card" here).
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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I'm going to guess that your from the U.S. The sim cards are different here but the average Cell Phone shop can easily set you up with a reliable phone and easy Pay-As-You-Go plan.
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