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[StayingPower]

Here it seems this rings true. But the paradox is, man's not 'the street dogs' best friend' and I want to know what you all think about adopting one. I did.

They're really bright, differently made here, it seems. Not at all vicious, but clever, wary. I got one of those sleek, black ones, you know, just a puppy about 6mos. But she can already fetch, obeys well, etc.

Is taking a dog home much of a problem? I'd heard it's not, due to Taiwan being rabbies free. The latter reason is why I adopted it.

Now getting it inside! My landlord wants me to move to a bigger, more expensive apartment within her complex, and it's costing me.

Yet I think a dog's not much of a problem here, is it? Maybe a good thing for all those strays and all?

[Serious_Fun]

[StayingPower]

Yeah, I see. I've two nice stray dogs if anyone here is interested.

And I mean by "stray" the ones that apparently go for NT60,000.00

No kidding. Those black dogs you see wandering around, or the pure-breds(which mine apparently is,) go for 60G's. I've another one now, a yellow one, but with this one I'm not sure.

They were used for hunting, and two locals told me they were expensive.

I may, however, have to go soon if I don't find a job and if anyone's interested in checking them out so that they don't return to the garbage dump, mail me a message.

[TaoyuanSteve]

Staying power,

Keep your chin up with the job hunt. I know it seems hard, but there are jobs here and lots of them.

You need to change your approach to your search somewhat. Put a tealit ad up as well as an ad here on this site. Give a cellphone number you can be reached at in them. Your phone should ring fairly shortly after doing that.

Consider going further afield, as well. As soon as you make yourself available for work wherever it may be, you should have a job almost instantly.

Be proactive. Get the China Post everyday, first thing and immediately call the numbers in the teacher wanted ads. Check the tealit.com listings several times daily and, again, call the numbers right away. Ask other foreigners you see where they work and if they are looking for people.

Though it may be hard in a new environment, try to go out and pavement pound. Actually physically walk into schools and ask if they need people. They just might and, if they don't, another branch of their company probably will.

Finally, if you've exhausted all means, try a recruiter. Did I just say that?! I can't believe it myself. However, if you are here and stuck give them a call.

Here's a buxi company in the Taoyuan area I used to work for: http://www.glo.com.tw/

They have well over a dozen outlets in the Taoyuan area and employ a large number of teachers. They almost always have openings. They'll put you up in a free place for up to a year, provide ARC, guarantee at least 20 hours a week and pay you in cash daily (adjusted for taxes of course). Not the best out there, but certainly not the worst either.

Good luck.

[StayingPower]