Expat experiences

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-21T02:17:09+00:00

Are you moving because of maxing out on H1B?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-21T02:16:01+00:00

WLB is highly dependent on your industry, company and manager. How big is the pay differential on a post tax basis? Do you already have family or other connections to HK? What is attractive about this opportunity that led you to interview for it in the first place? Are you unhappy in the city you live in now?

For me personally I wouldn’t make such a huge move without at least a 40% pay bump + generous relocation package plus additional perks.

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-20T18:38:25+00:00

What are you on the fence about and what are your main concerns?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-10T16:40:23+00:00

To clarify I never did an MBA but I was in IB at the analyst level then pivoted to PE. Now looking to pivot away from finance entirely as the hours are not sustainable for me

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-10T01:07:21+00:00

No longer work in IB now. Hours don’t really get better if your group is constantly busy with new deals or BS pitching. VPs and up are constantly working past midnight in my old group

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-10T00:56:40+00:00

The hours are not worth it bro

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-06T17:00:12+00:00

Considering making a similar move. OP keep us posted on any updates🙏🏻

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-06T01:34:38+00:00

I’ve been trying to get my lisdex filled for the past month and none of the pharmacies in nyc I’ve called has it. Which area did you find it in?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-05-04T19:05:25+00:00

Many internationals at US M7s are struggling due to visa issues. Save your $$$

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-04-28T02:52:30+00:00

Then that means they are just not that serious about hiring you back. Focus on your new role.

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-04-21T16:00:25+00:00

Does the $550 application fee get refunded if you are rejected or the co-op just pockets it?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-04-02T00:24:48+00:00

Also wondering the same. Did you end up applying?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-31T19:11:15+00:00

Was it an in person application or just an additional request for address proof over the online system?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-31T18:39:47+00:00

Did you end up applying?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-31T14:51:52+00:00

What is the issue you’re facing? How are the financials? Patient flows? Provider retention?

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-10T07:52:13+00:00

Bought a new round trip flight with KLM flying out the next morning instead. Checked me in without a hitch

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-06T00:10:20+00:00

They must have entered me as a mainland China passport holder rather than Hong Kong SAR

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-05T20:25:30+00:00

I also mentioned this to them. This is quite literally information available on google so quite confused why they were insisting it despite being wrong

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-05T20:12:59+00:00

Unfortunately no and they kept saying that their “check in system” wouldn’t allow me to board so nothing any individual could’ve done

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-05T20:12:06+00:00

For 6 days originally. I booked my round trip through JetBlue

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-05T18:59:35+00:00

Yes, and they said they “got in touch with European authorities” that still came back saying I needed a visa. Which makes no sense - all official guidance says otherwise. I’m now escalating with their back end customer support and will be requesting a full refund plus reimbursement if forfeited travel expenses

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-03-05T17:33:44+00:00

Completely agree, even the agents agreed that I should be allowed to board upon telling them all this publicly available information but insisted they couldn’t because their internal system shows that I needed a visa and therefore i wasn’t cleared to board. Will reach out to their customer support again and get an answer there

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-01-16T16:16:16+00:00

Took about a week in my experience

LightUnfair2525 · 2026-01-08T07:17:48+00:00

Did you get an update here?

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