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Hansen
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Monkey, the electric heater to which you refer, the one that looks like a radiator, is an oil heater. They work great. The cost of running one over a winter can run into thousands of RMB.
The heater, as I understand it, contains oil which is heated and circulates through the appliance. They were recommended to me by an American from Minnesota, or some such place. |
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kzprivate
Joined: 13 Aug 2009
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I haven't worked overseas ... but I think my comment might apply to any job similar to your situation. I have had internships before, where other full time employees don't really treat you as one of them, or your supervisor only hired your for the sake of hiring and not giving you much work to do. What you must start doing is socializing. Learn some mandarin, talk to others! I think Chinese people do find it fascinating when they see a laowai speak mandarin.Also, you should talk to your supervisor about your situation and see if he/she can give you more work. Always take the initiative to go to your supervisor first before making rash decisions. Give them a chance, and also give yourself a chance.
Cheers,
Kathy |
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jibbs
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More work is not my interest.
Having a life in a tolerable place is. |
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vikuk
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| Having a life in a tolerable place is. |
yes indeed - no amount hobbies or interesting past-times cancel out the grime and tedium of backwood industrial China.
Do what you feel is best - life's too short to waste in the kind of dump that typifies the worst of this country.
And all you "stick it out" folk - remember Jibbs can still take up all those wonderfull hobbies and persuits - but hopefully in a far nicer part of China with work he better enjoys  |
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JZer
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
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Location: Pittsburgh
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I agree with some of the other posters, make some friends, get some hobbies like photography, explore your city, learn how to play an instrument, maybe try and meet girls at a church as it sounds like you are not a drinker at all, and just be glad that you have your health.
Good luck! |
Why don't you try learning some classical Chinese instrument? |
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vikuk
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| Why don't you try learning some classical Chinese instrument? |
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JZer
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vikuk
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Hey JZer - u ever though about Crouchet - looks pretty exciting
http://crouchet.com/
Ohh the wild and exciting ex-pat life of the FT - it seems there are no limits to the fun we can have |
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cardboardbird
Joined: 15 Nov 2007
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Location: On the road
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Reading some classic literature is a good way to fill the says
Maybe its time to have a crack at 'War and Peace'
That's what I will be doing |
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samhouston
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Location: LA
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| Start with A Confederacy of Dunces. Just finished it five minutes ago. Holy Crap. I wish that book was as long as War and Peace. I liked it that much. Didn't want to stop reading. |
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platinum peyote
Joined: 25 Dec 2008
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Location: Nanjing, near the bus stop
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I agree with some of the other posters, make some friends, get some hobbies like photography, explore your city, learn how to play an instrument, maybe try and meet girls at a church as it sounds like you are not a drinker at all, and just be glad that you have your health.
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Why don't you try learning some classical Chinese instrument? |
I can play the er hu somewhat, is that good enough for you? |
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