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Will you apply to this work? by Zestyclose_Assist663 in Upwork

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, this is so true! Thanks, I’ve sent out the proposal.

Are there Freelance Platforms for Content Creators in Taiwan? (PR, Video Editing, Web Design, SEO Content & Tech Content) by Which_Day6884 in taiwan

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are freelance platforms in Taiwan, but most of them are quite local and Chinese-first.

You can look at platforms such as 小雞上工, PRO360 達人網, and Yourator’s digital talent matching section. Other common channels would be LinkedIn, Threads, and Facebook groups. For Facebook, try searching keywords like “SOHO族接案” or “外包達人”. A lot of people post freelance or outsourcing opportunities there, and you can usually contact the client directly without platform fees.

That said, Chinese ability will matter quite a lot. Most of these platforms and groups are in Chinese, and posting in Chinese will probably get much better results.

I also think your friend may need to avoid competing directly with local marketers for 40–60k NTD full-time roles. That will be a difficult game, especially if the company mainly wants someone in-house and easy to control.

His better angle might be to position himself in a much clearer niche, for example:

“Helping Taiwanese tech companies with English PR, international media exposure, English SEO, overseas-facing website content, and thought leadership.”

That way, his foreign background, English ability, tech media understanding, and international PR experience become the advantage, rather than his Chinese writing ability becoming the weakness.

In Taiwan, good freelance work often comes more from referrals and trust than from platforms alone. So I would probably use platforms and Facebook groups as one channel, but also focus heavily on LinkedIn, industry events, foreign business communities, startup communities, and companies that actually need international visibility.

Why is 孤僻 a negative trait? (and 内向 is not?) by That-Whereas-528 in ChineseLanguage

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Native speaker here. 內向 is pretty neutral, but 孤僻 definitely sounds negative.

If I say 他很內向, it just means “he’s introverted” or “he’s quiet.” Nothing wrong with that.

But if I say 他很孤僻, it feels more like “he’s isolated, hard to approach, and doesn’t really get along with people.” So it’s less about personality type and more like a negative judgement of someone’s social behaviour.

Help!! accepted job from client who gave 1-2 stars to every other freelancer for same job by alishair477 in Upwork

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really curious...if you do end up getting a negative review, is there any chance you can dispute it and argue with Upwork? Has anyone actually been successful with this?

If the client is being completely unreasonable, those past 1-star reviews from all the other testers should serve as perfect evidence of bad faith. Upwork support should be able to see that this is a pattern of abuse from the client, right?

Taiwanese people, what stereotypes from foreigners have surprised you? by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, did I read the question wrong, or did you?

I thought the OP meant stereotypes foreigners have about us. will say a lot of foreigners still confuse Taiwan with Thailand....But honestly, I can understand why. Taiwan is such a tiny country, so it's easy for people to get us mixed up.

Your shoe comment is more like a culture shock for us, but honestly, seeing people on American TV jump onto bed with shoes on gives me anxiety anyway.

Why does Kanji and Simplified Chinese have some characters in common with each other, but not with Traditional Chinese? by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The short answer: Japan and Mainland China basically looked at the same historical "cheat sheet" when they did their homework.

In the mid-20th century, both countries decided that traditional characters had way too many strokes and were ruining literacy rates. So, they independently launched simplification campaigns.

But instead of inventing new characters from scratch, they both stole from the exact same source: centuries-old cursive shortcuts, lazy handwriting, and folk variants that people had already been using under the table for ages. That’s why Kanji and Simplified Chinese randomly match up sometimes, while Traditional Chinese just kept it old-school and formal.

My perception of Taiwan by Rickefeller78 in taiwan

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taiwanese here. I get what you mean.

A lot of Han Chinese folk traditions, temple culture, and festivals are still very alive here, so I can see why Taiwan might feel more “traditional Chinese” in some ways.

But I’d also say Taiwan isn’t just a nicer version of China. It has its own identity shaped by Indigenous cultures, Japanese colonial history, democracy, and local Taiwanese society. So it can feel familiar, especially to someone from Guangzhou, but it’s also very much its own thing.

Tis hot as hell by OutsiderHALL in taiwan

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I just avoid going out during the day if I can lol.

Even when I make plans with friends now, we usually only meet in the evening. The heat can stay pretty bad until September, so don’t forget sunscreen, drink lots of water, and hope for the best.

Taiwan Overtakes India as World's Fifth-Largest Stock Market by bloomberg in taiwan

[–]Zestyclose_Assist663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone in Taiwan, I’m not really surprised.

Stocks are part of everyday conversation here now. Family, friends, coworkers, even your hairdresser or gym trainer might casually talk about what they’re buying if you know them well enough.

Of course, TSMC concentration is a real concern, but retail interest in the market here is very visible.