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[Sevarem]

So after a week of clearing out my inbox of job offers, I've narrowed it down to two definite possibilities and there are a few maybes floating around. For now, I'll focus on the two. I'd appreciate any advice!

Harbin Deqiang School in Harbin, Heilongjiang
This is a private school, elementary through senior. The contract seems pretty detailed. They offer 5000 RMB per month and free accomadation, including a computer with Internet access. Though, from what I gather, Harbin is *COLD*. And what's the expat community like in Harbin?

Donghua University, Shanghai
I haven't heard too much about it, but the draw is Shanghai. They offer 3600 RMB per month and free housing or an allowance. Significant paycut, but... Shanghai. Great nightlife in Shanghai.

Any suggestions? Comments? Anything would be appreciated.

[Irish Blood English Heart]

Harbin is more than cold its blood freezing!! But it would be very interesting to live there I imagine, Shaghai's nightlife might be out of reach for 3600RMB anyway i'll leave it up to the experts to help you.

[Guest]

The new teacher here has come from Harbin - forget it - it is MINUS 20 or more in the winter and bloody cold the rest of the time I would think.

Shanghai is more the go for decent weather. Shanghai is also starting to grow on me, although I prefer to live in a smaller City. If I was younger however, I know I would love Shanghai as the night life is quite good.

[Ailian]

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[Rhino]

for 3600 , eating might be out of reach in Shanghi!

[lagerlout2006]

Kids in Harbin or 3600 in Shanghai. Neither sounds too good but I guess Harbin.

[naturegirl321]

Harbin. 3000something in Shanghai won't go far and as for the language. Up here in the Northeast, it's pure Mandarin.

[mr pink]

I've lived in the chlorine gas explosion capital of China, Chongqing, for nearly two years now. It's polluted, noisy, and a geographic oddity...5 hours from anywhere. Sometimes you fall in love with a place even though logic tells you otherwise.

My suggestion is Harbin. I don't think one factor, like cold weather, should stop you from experiencing such a unique place. But if being comfortable is what you want, I suggest Shanghai.

In making your decision, go for what is interesting/ exciting as opposed to the lesser of two evils approach.

mr pink

[Roger]

Harbin cold? True - but only in WINTER. They also have a mild or even warm summer.
In Siberia, it can get pretty hot in Juyly, so why not in Harbin?

[Louis]

I too vote Harbin. I've never been, but I'm looking to catch the Ice Lantern Festival next year, hopefully. Your 3600 isn't enough to live comfortably in Shanghai. Plus, -20 in the winter isn't cold, just normal... or am I the only Northern boy posting here?

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[Ailian]

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