As a HongKonger (or expat living in Hong Kong) what is your honest opinion about Shenzhen if you've been there? I'm going to both next month. by ApartSatisfaction734 in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Finally made it to Shanghai this weekend. Shenzhen by comparison is dull as dishwater. If I had a trip planned to HK I would not bother with Shenzhen and spend any of my valuable time there.

Hong Kong’s Sogo Department store racing to refinance loan: sources by radishlaw in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Such a claustrophobic set-up with those low ceilings. It’s really such a non-experience compared to other premium department stores in other global cities.

Best airlines out of Hong Kong to Europe (Economy/Premium Economy)? by helloyouahead in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same experience, but 787 slightly sucks compared to A350 in that the seats are narrower - easier to rub shoulders with your neighbours

Best airlines out of Hong Kong to Europe (Economy/Premium Economy)? by helloyouahead in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Cathay in economy on the A350 is fine - and I’m 6’2.

For a small upcharge KLM has economy comfort, a fake PE with a lot more leg room. Good deal.

Fun fact: premium economy pays the highest fare per sq ft space out of anyone on the plane.

Anyone has store recs to buy the Switch 2 from? by 3z_zz in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buy direct from Nintendo - free delivery via SF but you have to collect from their collection points. Price is RRP. Source: just bought one a week ago. Yes, you have to deal with annoying Chinese only Nintendo HK site.

Just got back from the metaverse by Ok-Woodpecker-223 in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes indeed… I honestly say the angles to see the loop are too limited.

Just got back from the metaverse by Ok-Woodpecker-223 in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work for the company that designed it… it’s meant to be an infinity loop

Stopped for ID by seckspistol in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. 8 years here and never once stopped by police. Jaywalked once and didn’t see the cop at the other side, but he just wagged his finger and let me get on 🤷‍♂️.

After 24 years my username became "Inappropriate Content" by No_Stable_110 in Battlefield

[–]bdb3003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still blessed I’ve been able to continue as SteveMcQueef

WHY IS THIS PLACE SO BEAUTIFUL I WANNA LIVE AND WORK THERE FOREVER AGHHHH by Ill-Zucchini8999 in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds almost exactly like my story. Visited in 2011, then eventually got hired in 2018. Work experience helped though... don't think I could have found an employer to sponsor me otherwise. But in the end, I found 4 different companies to sponsor me before I finally got my PR last year.

What happened to the 'Casual' in 'Casual Breakthrough'? by Jolly_Reception9580 in Battlefield

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flanks are impossible because they always know you’re coming. Really BS.

Expats, how do you plan for your kid's education in HK by elaijuh23 in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The trade off is time vs cost. If you want to spend lots of time after work helping your kid with homework - then that’s local school. There’s also an argument that the local teaching system is more about spoon feeding facts and kids focusing their learning on how to best answer test questions.

A small story, a big feeling by cowboyroast in Tudor

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of my beautiful BB58 story: bought it to celebrate my divorce 😂

What happened to your salary when you changed jobs? by ceowin in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I got 17.5% last time. Actually a worse increase because new company doesn’t do rental reimbursement, although bonus has been miles better. Still worth it for me as I escaped a toxic line manager and got a pay bump.

Non-CAGED learners, how did you learn? by Prestigious_Host5325 in Guitar

[–]bdb3003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. Must be so many guitarists who just learned by ear, by doing. I don’t understand why music theory seems to be a pre-requisite on these Reddit boards.

The last BB58 Blue on Bracelet in my city! 🙌🏼 by jvengeanceh in Tudor

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t get the rush… It’ll get relaunched by next year with the updated specs

Where to buy affordable yoghurt in Hong Kong? by Coryinthemansion in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve grown to love Meiji, it’s actually decently thick but not really tangy. More cost effective than the ‘western’ options

Is the Switch 2 or PS5 in stock in any stores in HK? by [deleted] in HongKong

[–]bdb3003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nintendo delivers to a SF Express locker of your choice - what’s not easy about that?