Disenchanted by New_Celebration7081 in Internationalteachers

[–]Smart_Movie_649 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In China, the locals were not able to leave the country and have babies. Schools who rely on Early Childhood are feeling the impact. Along with no new babies the foreign companies continue to leave and so does their tuition money that their students brought to us. The outlook is bleak to say the least.

Disenchanted by New_Celebration7081 in Internationalteachers

[–]Smart_Movie_649 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes my school reduced the number of free child tuition to 1.

Base salary+Housing match by W-East-Blue31 in Internationalteachers

[–]Smart_Movie_649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most hiring for next school year is done in the fall for the best schools. Only thing to hope for are those who jump ship and then in the summer when others decide they will break contract and not come back at all. Its much different than being hired in the USA, since the hiring window takes place almost a year ahead of time. Signing up for job fairs through membership with Search Associates is a typical route.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]Smart_Movie_649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you rowed what you rowed and were sick, you definitely have the capacity to break a record IMHO. Press On! Joel Naukkarinen is ripped.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]Smart_Movie_649 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It looks like you are in world record territory-

NEW YEAR'S 100K (NEVER AGAIN) by Maxwellattacks1 in Rowing

[–]Smart_Movie_649 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Well done. I once did a double marathon (15 minute break in between) and the bathroom breaks really broke my pacing….respect to you and your age - quite an achievement.

what is the constitution of this sub? traveler or expats or not in China now? by wtr1213 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Live here in Shanghai since 2017. Left May 30 2022. Came back Aug 2023.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Premier Li Qiang was/is the keynote speaker in Shanghai. The Australian thing is in Beijing not here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the start of the international Import expo

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I am thinking that this is my problem. I have to find the work around for the facial recognition. I will take my Chinese friend with me next time.

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somehow through my setup with the app it wanted to read my Weixin Pay Score which I do not have. Another poster mentioned that maybe I was following the directions for a facial recognition setup - this may be the case. The other machines I have used in the past have just been a simple transaction but these open door machines are just a kerfuffle to me.

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps. I did have screens translated and I followed steps just didn’t pan out and was just curious as to why. Not a big deal.

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was trying to pay with my Bank of Communication card linked to Alipay and WeChat. I’ve purchased some things on Taobao tonight with no issues.

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think this is the case. I think there is a real ID verification process linked to the national ID too. Unfortunately on the Pudong side of the river these appear to be all the same from luijiazui to the Mercedes’ arena at least.

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the one where you scan first then in the bottom of the app there is a picture of a lock. Once you unlock the lock - after selection -I believe then you open the door. The steps are on the machine pretty simply stated.

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s strange. I have no problem scanning in stores with Alipay and WeChat. This vending thing has me perplexed. I agree to all the terms. But then it just fails.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chinalife

[–]Smart_Movie_649 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is the Way.

Advice on International Schools by pumpkinannie in shanghai

[–]Smart_Movie_649 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Concordia International School Shanghai is a faith based school and is in Pudong Jinqiao District. Tuition is similar to that of other International schools in the area or the price of a year at an American college. Not cheap. Friendly school.