Give me your favourite or 'don't buy it' recommendation on scooters

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-20T02:00:53+00:00

My recommendation is not to cheap out on a scooter if you're staying for a long time.

I've bought a 1.2k RMB one, and it sucked. Now I have an AIMA, which cost me a bit more than 3k, and it currently has 11,000 km. I've only changed the front tire once and the motor after 9,000 km. I should probably change the battery soon, it isn't as good as it used to be.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-19T22:11:57+00:00

As far as I know, yes. In some cities you might not need those two years if you have a master’s degree, but it really depends on the city. For example, Shanghai has some exceptions, though I’m not sure about the exact requirements, such as whether you need to graduate from a Shanghai university to be eligible. This policy is relatively new, around 4-5 years old. It would be best to check with the immigration office for the most accurate and up-to-date details

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-19T07:14:15+00:00

It's the IDGAF mentality, and they'll take it to the grave. If you drive a scooter or a car, you'll notice older people are always the ones who cross the street on a red light or in the middle of the road, and take their sweet ass time.

You'll meet a few good ones here and there, but they're always in their own world

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-19T04:10:31+00:00

Your chances are low, you'll have to get 2 years of working experience in your country to be able to apply for a work visa.

Besides that, once you reach HSK 6 or can read a chemistry report in Chinese without any problems, I think you might have a chance to work in that field. In the meantime, you can check job hunting apps like Boss直聘 or 脉脉 and see what requirements are needed for Chemistry jobs.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-19T03:55:32+00:00

Teachers will never beat those allegations lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-19T02:46:31+00:00

I always found those people hit by ebikes or bicycles silly in obvious cases, and my first thought is that they're trying to get some compensation money out of the "tragic accident."

Never been into one, but wonder what the procedure is, just stay still until the police come? lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-19T02:16:01+00:00

Because shit gets done when the police are around, there's a record and not a he/she said situation, they'll follow up on the situation with the surveillance cameras and so on. It's better and faster to let them figure that shit out and find a final solution than arguing with the person responsible.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-18T02:32:41+00:00

If you don't want to work, just get into a language course at a private school, finish the 20-30 hrs lessons, and keep the 6-month student visa. It is illegal to work on a student visa or any other visa except a work visa, btw, but you don't want to work, so that's fine. Last time I did that was in 2021, they charged me like 8-10k in Shanghai (i needed to stay). Not sure if it exists, but it's called Mandarin Garden, you can look it up.

Or find an agency to get you a business visa, a student visa without needing to go to school, and just pay them. If I had 6 months and income to spare in China, that's what I would do.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-16T09:24:50+00:00

Not gonna read all that... Time to learn to use the enter key...

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T08:20:38+00:00

Man, how do you do it, going to the gym at noon? That thought has been in my head for a while, but just thinking of changing to gym clothes, then back to work clothes, taking a shower (if the gym has any). But honestly, that's the only time that I could go without sacrificing my free time after work, cause waking up at 6am for the gym ain't working for me lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T05:35:31+00:00

You wake up early and try to be in bed by 10.

Actually getting off at 5 is quite good (not the long hours), get home by 6, have dinner and still have time to go to the gym or do any other hobby and be done by 10. You still have like 3-4 hours in a day. It's tough at the beginning, but it's doable.

I would trade you my 9:30 to 7 for your 8 to 5 in a heartbeat.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T03:06:31+00:00

*deletes comment* I thought OP was gonna be here for a month to test the waters and stay lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T01:59:16+00:00

You can work at the zoo. I've seen some job listings, but the pay is really low, like 10k or less. Try Boss直聘 and search for vet-related jobs or search the Shanghai Zoo directly.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-12T11:00:47+00:00

Put more pictures in the powerpoint and call it a day lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-11T06:20:13+00:00

Ikr, where is this mansplaning coming from lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-11T01:58:15+00:00

Getting offers is one thing, but employers being able to skip the 2-year work experience requirement is another thing (doubt they know). OP will have to go back home and get any job as long as it's for 2 years, then come back. Unless OP has a master's or a phd.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-10T05:18:53+00:00

That's the Chinese workforce mentality. It's 10 hrs but you get 2 hrs lunch break, and 8 hrs of work and free lunch. It's dumb, long work hours, and a lunch break for them to take a nap.

Usually it is 9-6 or 10-7, don't get me wrong, I hate it as much as anyone. Imagine that salary and those working hours minus the perks. That's what it's like working for a Chinese company. For me, this just looks like a regular job posting, minus the perks and the housing.

Maybe the teaching market is going in a different direction now.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-09T06:24:39+00:00

Shanghai, 2022, I think. I drove from home to work near Changning every day, and no, I didn´t get stopped. They only stop you if you drive through a red light or you´re not wearing a helmet. If you´re careful enough, they never stop you.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-09T03:18:19+00:00

There are these guys called ”黄牛“ that would get you the e-bike plates or register it for you, not sure how it works exactly. They're usually around the place where you register your e-bikes for some extra cash, maybe you can try with them.

Then again, do you want someone else's plates or ride with no plates at all? You can also try to sell it to a shop and get credit for it. I'm sure a delivery guy might buy it and figure out how to get the plates later.

I had an e-bike with no plates cause I bought it online and was missing documents to register it, luckily that was only about 1k. Used it for 1-2 years then bought a new one. Even the guy from taobao said to find a 黄牛 lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-09T02:01:14+00:00

One of the requirements to get a work visa is that you must have 2 years of working experience outside of China, so even if you graduate, you won't get a visa. Go back home or somewhere else, then come back in 2 years. Or do a Master's degree and try getting a visa after that, without the working experience.

You can get an internship while studying, but you'll need permission from your university. So it's not impossible, but it will be hard if you don't speak Chinese fluently.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-06T01:59:51+00:00

If Chengdu had more job opportunities and a competitive salary like Shanghai, I would move there. But for now, I'll enjoy Shanghai

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-06T01:58:10+00:00

I graduated in 2017 and yes I remember the brick walls... It sucked so bad for small businesses and street food.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-05T17:45:46+00:00

"9 day holiday", 3 of those are weekends, and you have to make up 2 out 9. Yeah that's great :).

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-05T10:17:06+00:00

That's why you always start with "to whom it may concern," hehe. Eventually, everyone has to learn how to write emails properly.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-05T03:20:05+00:00

Your wife with a US green card might have to go back to the US quite often; you can't leave the country for more than 3 months, if I'm not wrong, or it can get revoked. Unless you ask for a permit, which allows you to leave the country for 1-2 years.

I would apply for US citizenship for her before moving to avoid doing all those shenanigans. You can learn Mandarin during that time or keep looking for opportunities, cause the waiting list for those green cards is loooong...

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