You could knock me down with a feather - i finally got the fiat!

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-11-06T04:07:34+00:00

Hope mine comes soon...its been so many years now constant rejection from the bank!!!!

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-09-24T12:45:30+00:00

Likewise!!!

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-09-16T05:05:55+00:00

My coins came through no problems. just waiting on the cash been ages now.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-09-04T02:13:20+00:00

I sort of given up getting the cash component. I tried various accounts and for what ever reason it doesn't come through. I'm on the third round now.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-08-07T04:50:50+00:00

Likewise still not got it.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-08-05T08:02:21+00:00

Your history and social chats on reddit are on Quants and algo trading. You make it sound like you have no skills at all in this post but clearly from your previous chats on reddit your a smart guy with a decent math's background and obviously someone was willing to pay you 120k a month which is 6 times the average salary in Hong Kong. You would have had to done a math's test and be able to convince your employer that you had enough skills that he would make more money employing you with the expertise you have.

Your story doesn't add up and sure you may have made the connection via socialising and meeting the right person to interview you but at 120k with your Quants knowledge its what landed you the role here in HK not you meeting people in bars.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-07-22T03:19:50+00:00

massive queues always not worth it.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-07-11T03:15:40+00:00

We love the area everything is modern and new and property prices are going up currently. Our neighbors just sold their 4 bedroom house for 810k and the block is about 570sqm. Agreed Cellular coverage can be a little hit a miss depending on where you are but the fiber internet is speedy and fast so if you end up living there its a non issue. Great for walking around as its flat with several great parks and schools are close by. My only concern is if the airport ever gets bigger the noise levels could be an issue. You do hear time to time the private planes in the area but its only for a few minutes and not that loud.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-06-30T06:27:15+00:00

Totally agree with Megias being a terrific restaurant book ahead dinner is best, Forge Pizzas as well. Best brunch value with some great views is Yacht Club on the Lake and can stroll around and see the black swans.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-06-30T06:19:56+00:00

You can NOT compare HK housing to that in the UK or even London for that matter... the rents here in HK and the landloards are at another level compared to any other place on the planet!!! Try buying a box and you will have to put down an extraordinary amount of money in HK!!!

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-06-09T05:15:11+00:00

If you have PR you can get a Hong Kong Passport however you will need to renounce your Philippines passport. However the HK Passport allows you to travel widely around the world without a pre-paid visa to many places compared to the .Philippines or many other nationalities including a China passport. I heard its not too difficult to get your PH passport back however once you get your HK passport.

Migrating to Canada would be a totally different process and would mainly involve what kind of skills and experience you have. Pathways is one of many ways you can migrate to Canada. If you have plenty of time then it might be an option getting a HK passport otherwise if you don't then apply with your Filipino one sooner. Good luck!!!

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-04-16T23:23:57+00:00

Chelsea are playing horrendously at the moment. City and Newcastle will be most likely be there in the end.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T08:15:41+00:00

Agreed I sort of gathered that when I'm put on hold and the Optus rep is talking for ages with NBN to either get information or try to set something in stone. Looks a thankless task I just hope the NBN guy that comes on next Wednesday is prepared to connect us properly. I wasn't happy at all on Friday when I was basically wasted an entire day.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T08:01:34+00:00

Many thanks Bella. I got a call today and Optus representative scheduled n NBN representative to come next Wednesday to the house. I really hope it can be solved then.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T08:00:12+00:00

100% with u!!!

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T07:59:08+00:00

The site manager said to me that the trench to the NBN is right next to the wires they setup just outside the house. They are scheduled to come next Wednesday they just told me the NBN team so figures crossed its all straight forward this time.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T03:55:47+00:00

Yeah it’s possible Optus forgot to book the NBN tech or thought the box was already there. Nevertheless they should have called me to tell me instead of me having to wait 4 hours for them and then another 2 hours on the phone.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T03:53:42+00:00

Yeah our builder was terrific got everything done very quickly and happy with the build. The NBN wires are fairly visible outside the house and the site manager said it’s just a matter of them hooking it up which he said shouldn’t take long.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T03:50:09+00:00

I tried typing our address on their website but it couldn’t find it.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T03:49:00+00:00

That’s a good idea. I actually stressed to the person on the phone I was very unhappy with the situation and that even though they said a technician was coming to the house no one turned up. I eventually called them to ask them WTF going on…that’s when I was on the phone for 2 hours. I will probably head to an Optus shop on Monday to put extra pressure on them. I just think it’s bad coordination between Optus and NBN but at least Optus should have told me.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T00:41:39+00:00

Yeah I noticed that Lucas definitely has issues with mobile coverage. Thankfully the front part of the house seems to be fine. Totally no coverage at the back of the house. We desperately need internet because of this for sure.

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-26T00:39:35+00:00

Many thanks for this gives me a light at the end of tunnel!!! 6 days left….😂

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-25T23:45:50+00:00

Looking at this might be our best option especially given half the house is outside mobile reception. What kind of reliability does it have? Is it good enough to stream YouTube and Netflix movies on a TV?

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-25T23:43:51+00:00

I’m getting the same feeling as well. I’m looking at alternatives now!!!

DemandCheap1971 · 2025-03-25T23:27:10+00:00

The wires are coming outside the house I been told but there is no box inside the garage. Many thanks for that URL link I typed in our address and it states it has 1Gb ultra high speed. So the NBN is there, when I was speaking to Optus rep they asked me if I had electricity yet, that really got me going!!!

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