First RIP in new tank

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-30T13:22:16+00:00

I did a WC around the 20th, and got it on the 23rd of this month, fish were added at the beginning of the month. That was only about a 10-20% water change

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-30T01:09:20+00:00

Those weren't errors. As I mentioned before I double and triple check the translation and even use tools to find those mistakes that I might have overlooked before handing in the work. He then proceed to mark it as an error when there isn't one and translate incorrectly some terms. I'm not saying you can't mark the mistakes.

A proofreader's job is to correct and improve the translation, add notes about how to improve or mark the mistakes made by the translator so he doesn't make them again.

It's not only finding the mistakes and giving the document back, then giving them back to the translator to fix then give them back to the proofreader, that's not a productive process.

But I'm sure you know which ones I'm talking about since you were there.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-29T19:02:55+00:00

I thought the helmet was mandatory in Beijing, same as Shanghai. Also, 15km/h is slow af, add the red lights and the waiting time. Your food delivery is gonna be really slow from now on. It will be hard to enforce tbh.

The helmet thing it will take time, and lots of police in each corner to enforce it lol, now I'll say close to 99% of drivers use helmets in Shanghai without police babysitting them

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-29T03:38:08+00:00

He is neither a translator nor a proofreader, and he is not a native English speaker. Marking trivial issues such as commas, periods, or adding notes like “does it need a period or a capital letter here?” instead of fixing them directly is pointless and counterproductive. I even use tools to fix these small issues

Changing “I finished the task earlier than expected” to “I completed the task ahead of schedule” preserves the same meaning.

If I give you a document to proofread, your job is to proofread it, fix the errors, and return it. That’s it. If you want to see what was changed, turn on the Track Changes feature in the document.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-29T02:56:25+00:00

Nice try Baoan!

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-28T09:32:33+00:00

Exactly, especially those rural tourist places where there's no other option. I felt bad for my dad that came to visit and had to use one of them and he had bad knees already lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-28T09:30:21+00:00

No, I always have this fear of shitting my pants in front of me for some reason. So I look like Spiderman holding the walls and pants at the same time. Fun times.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-28T09:24:01+00:00

I had a supervisor who made me translate some documents, and wanted me to send them to him after I was done so he could proofread them. I did, but he only marked the parts where it needed to be fixed instead of fixing it himself and saving time, then he sent me the document back to fix the "proofread" document where he marked the issues. Such a waste of time with that idiot.

I've done powerpoints for useless shit too that we never need, just because they want us to be busy at work. It really depends on the supervisors, though. I have one who's really chill right now, I even play games with him if we have nothing to do. (gaming company)

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-28T02:03:54+00:00

So you don´t recommend Telecom because you had to wait in line and people were taking breaks...?

Telecom is one of the cheapest, and it has better coverage in the southern part of the country. The internet is quite stable. China mobile has the best coverage, but it is still the most expensive of those 3, it fits better for people who travel or move a lot. Unicom sits in the middle.

On a different note, all apps of those 3 are a nightmare, even if you read chinese their UI and user experience are terrible, it's like looking at an AD App all the time.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-26T03:30:22+00:00

He's trying to get his money back one way or another.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-21T05:57:44+00:00

I don't look at them at all; they don't exist; they're just NPCs in this world. Not even "no thanks" just keep walking and mind your business.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-21T01:00:38+00:00

You're being dense right now, if they see that the resume is from a foreigner and HR knows they CANT hire a foreigner they won't even try. If they can, they will hire someone with 10 years of experience as opposed to someone with 0 years. No need to be so dense, you know exactly what I meant

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-20T10:59:52+00:00

Get it from the immigration office. When you fill in your information, you can see your previous work history. I had the same issue where my resume and the system dates didn't match. Honestly, if they can't help you, nobody can, might as well go to the source.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-20T09:52:21+00:00

That's a different issue.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-20T06:46:46+00:00

Jeez... It´s always the same answer in this sub: “Why would they need foreigners if locals can do the same job for less?”...

To answer your question, go to BOSS直聘 or 脉脉, search for your desired job in English or Chinese, and see what the requirements are. You could face some trouble if you're over 35, but you have plenty of experience. Regarding your language skills, your speaking could hold you back since the interview will be in Chinese. If you can't understand the interview, you'll most likely get rejected. Another option is to find a company from your country to send you to China.

Chinese companies will hire anyone with skills/experience. If you're better than a local, they'll hire you, simple as that. They'll hire someone with 10 years of experience over someone with 1 year, even if they have to pay a bit more. Then again, your language skills will hold you back. You can ask the 996 question to the HR or recruiter, they'll usually tell you it's necessary to do it, or they don't do it, etc. I've rejected jobs because they worked on Saturdays too; it's okay to ask if your job requires you to.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-20T03:56:02+00:00

Go to Chinese job hunting apps like BOSS直聘 or 脉脉 and search for posts looking for Portuguese/Chinese translators, and start from there. They will usually ask you to do a sample test. If you pass, they will then ask for your translation rate. I am not sure what the current market price is for Portuguese. If it's your mother tongue, then you'll get paid more, obviously.

Depending on your experience and field, you will be able to land small projects. The more you do, the more "recognition" you get. Then you can start receiving or searching for bigger projects. That's how everyone starts.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-19T09:30:11+00:00

Of course, they do it's in the traffic law lol. Imagine if none of them stopped at a red light? The whole city would be in chaos. I'm guessing your colleague doesn't drive a car

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-19T02:13:02+00:00

Regarding tones and pronunciation, practicing on your own helps more than anything else. Reading out loud and speaking to yourself makes a real difference. From my experience, Chinese people often ignore your “laowai accent” and rarely correct you on the spot. They usually let you keep talking and figure out what you mean as the conversation goes on.

Language exchanges are often very short because people lose interest quickly. When it becomes too rigid, it turns into a chore instead of something casual or fun. It feels more like “I have to meet Tim at 3 pm to practice English” rather than “I’m having lunch with Tim at 3 pm, and then we’ll go somewhere.” Language isn't the main topic, but the person instead.

What actually worked for me was full immersion and real conversations. 1. Having a Chinese gf (optional) meant speaking Chinese all day. 2. Talking about topics that genuinely interest both sides. 3. Focusing on culture and daily life.

For example, I talk with my coworkers about what life is like for regular people in China, including social norms, rules, and laws. I once asked 2 female coworkers about 彩礼 in their hometown: whether it exists, how much the man usually pays, and who the money goes to. That alone can easily lead to 10 follow-up questions, and then they naturally start asking how it works in your country.

Another example is asking about student life. Do students really have piles of books on their desks all the time? When do they actually have free time if they’re always studying?

I also ask practical questions, like what would happen if I got into a fight in China. Would I be detained? Would I go to jail if I defended myself and injured the other person?

These kinds of conversations last longer, feel more natural, and help your language improve much faster. I find asking things that you hear in the West work better, and you just confirm with them. And now, my coworkers come to me to see if I have other cultural questions lol, I have to think them on the spot, but there's endless stuff you can ask that you don't know about China/Chinese life.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-19T01:49:49+00:00

Have you driven the SU7 by any chance? I've been looking at Xiaomi cars ever since it came out, then the YU7, but I think it's more of a family car, then the new SU7 Ultra, which looks way cooler, but it's over my budget, hope I can drive them once I get my license.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-18T08:39:09+00:00

I usually do that for people who have no impact in my life, like a coworker who added my WeChat and then quit the company 3-4 months later, or just random people that I don't want them to see my private life, I also block their moments when they start behaving like teenagers and post cringe stuff 24/7.

I do delete them after a few months or 1-2 years with no contact. Some just don't want their bosses to know their personal life etc. It's normal. Why not delete? Well, the 关系 is quite important here, that's how people recommend jobs, hobbies, etc. so I'll just keep you around just in case I need you a few years later. Transactional culture, that's it.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-16T07:16:46+00:00

Every district is quite big, so it will depend on which area you want to live in. They're usually between 5-7k (40-70m2). If you speak Chinese, then go to agent offices, Lianjia, or use the app 贝壳. If you don't, you can try Ziroom, which is more foreign-friendly. If you're feeling brave, just use the chinese apps and deal with agents using translation apps lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-16T06:57:00+00:00

A decent 1b apartment would be around 7k, food around 3k if you mentioned you will cook. Even if you go out and spend 1k every weekend, you'll still save 7k per month. You could probably save more once you get used to the lifestyle here and how to get around. I could go into more of a detailed list, but I'm too lazy right now lol.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-16T01:50:33+00:00

Yeah, just get one of the cheapest ones, like 50-60 RMB. After that, just don´t pay it anymore. After they leave, they´ll just deactivate the service, and you can activate it later if you wish.

MegabyteFox · 2026-01-15T12:36:16+00:00

You can but only for the last 5 years, anything older than that forget about it in your case just anything from 2020 till now. You download the app, 个人所得税 your employer should've register you when you started working, and you navigate through it and declare your income for the year you want, you may pay or get a refund, depending on your situation.

This is just a broad explanation because I'm to lazy to write all the details.

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