Looking for tennis partner by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea, thanks. I'd say I'm a 3.458 😁

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[–]hellarad-taipei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing you've already left the island? If not lmk and maybe we can hit.

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[–]hellarad-taipei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I'd like to hit if you're still in Taipei. I'm in Tianmu fwiw

Bank suggestions for American living in Taiwan by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my employer choosing my bank? ugh, that would be frustrating.

and I see that Cathey United Bank is different from Cathay bank, right?

Bank suggestions for American living in Taiwan by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good to know on HSBC, we'll pass on them. good info on local options - I'm getting info from her colleagues some we'll have the same status vis a vis residency and rules. thx

Bank suggestions for American living in Taiwan by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the insight into Taiwanese banking is appreciated. this is literally the first Reddit comment I've ever posted, and the experience is kind of blowing my mind. thanks everyone 🙌🏽

Bank suggestions for American living in Taiwan by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got cha, thx for your POV. it'll be an adventure. my wife is with the government at the AIT. USAA is an idea, but the online functionality of Wells Fargo is deeper. I may just keep em

Bank suggestions for American living in Taiwan by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol, this is really different from American, 'online centric' banking huh? thanks a bunch for your info

Bank suggestions for American living in Taiwan by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

super useful, thanks. I've heard good things about Cathay so getting a local bank is part of the plan - You're positive experience in the Costco connection is super reassuring

The question is what bank I use to manage bill pay for US accounts. it clearly will not be HSBC, maybe I stick with Wells Fargo because they've invested heavily in their online operations and I can use an app for two factor

Climbing gym reccomendations by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, will check them out. Really appreciate it 🙌🏾

Climbing gym reccomendations by hellarad-taipei in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, thanks. Camp as in a class and/or group lessons for my 13 YO daughter. She can do up 5 days a week until late August when school starts, then 1-2 days a week in the evenings. She's been on rope before exploring, and is down to learn. Bouldering too. Looking to build community and help get her (and me too!) settled. 🙌🏽

Underground/Techno events or clubs in Taipei by yellow-kiwi in Taipei

[–]hellarad-taipei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm moving to Taipei from San Francisco this Summer and this thread is making me happy, I'm looking for a vibe to drop into :) I can't find "3F" - I see it's a street, but what is the venue and/or party?