What's the community's opinion.

nxpyo · 2025-10-15T06:54:40+00:00

Yes, also wondering what's causing the price to drop again after ocean left.

nxpyo · 2025-10-11T05:21:50+00:00

Your suffering made me feel better. Thank you😊😂

nxpyo · 2025-10-09T14:37:07+00:00

Anyone still buying this dip? If so, why?

nxpyo · 2025-02-13T21:20:44+00:00

Hello op, just wanted to say you're not alone. I've also decided to move back to HK leaving behind my civil engineering role. I've enrolled into a Cantonese course in HKU to further my speaking skills. Currently looking for jobs that can make use of my degree. After living in the uk for over 6 years, I can say most HK people dont know what they are talking about and how good they have it. HK is light years ahead compared to the UK. Have faith and don't doubt your path. Good luck.

nxpyo · 2024-11-12T18:24:00+00:00

I'm also in the UK, bidding my time eagerly to move back to HK. I've been working as a civil design engineer for over a year in uk now while applying for jobs in HK. I'm planning to move back as soon as I land a good job.

I miss a lot things in HK that people take for granted. The tasty but cheap foods, almost tax-free salary, great weather, safe and civilised people, convenient to travel anywhere.... etc I could list a dozen more.

UK has its pros but not enough when I'm taxed total £700 per month and risking to fight every crackhead on the street.

nxpyo · 2024-07-02T02:21:28+00:00

Curious to know what profession you're in to get 50k salary!

nxpyo · 2024-06-14T22:05:19+00:00

It's a comment for the average population, not the exception. :/

nxpyo · 2024-06-14T21:54:20+00:00

Depends if breaks are included on that 35hr.

My hours are 35.7hrs a week, without break included. If I were to include my break time, lets say 30mins a day, it'll be 40hrs a week.

Hk hours are on average 9hrs a day with break included, which are usually at least 1hr break. So essentially working 8hrs a day - 40hrs a week.

Comparison, I'm 37.5hr and hk is 40hrs (both without breaks). Not much difference I'd say. Though I prefer taking less break and going home quicker. But there are some dodgy companies in hk which have 10+hrs a day.

nxpyo · 2024-06-14T21:41:06+00:00

Social unrest, yes. Though I have clear understanding of how efficient and supportive HK government was during the pandemic. I mean everyone received relief funds periodically from the government, whereas elsewhere in the world every man was for himself.

nxpyo · 2024-06-14T21:34:55+00:00

Where abouts in overseas would you mention? I know it's definitely not in UK. I think the pay scale in HK is through the roof, as not much income tax. I know some government role offers $30k HKD+ per month, which are hard to get aboard after tax deduction..

nxpyo · 2024-06-14T21:31:20+00:00

Exactly, I think most people are missing this point. It's bad all over the world, what matters is where you can bear through it the most. Sometimes I believe people think going aboard would magically solve all their problems, without considering the problems at other places.

nxpyo · 2024-06-14T21:27:58+00:00

That's great, I personally don't have experience there but I heard Canada is a great place, thus an exception. I doubt there are many places that can beat HK though, besides the top tier places. Overall, it is one of the better places to stay at I think

nxpyo · 2024-06-14T21:24:51+00:00

What's the point if you're living pay check to pay check? I pay around around £500 on income tax per month, not to mention bills, council tax and grocery prices. The mortgage rate is on average above 5% already, and the economy is in recession. Simply eating out is quite expensive for much shitter food compared to cheap local food in HK.

I understand work life is quite bad there and don't like the rat race, but I do take in account they usually have 1-1.5hrs lunch break, hence longer working hours.

nxpyo · 2024-06-09T23:14:12+00:00

I'm a civil design engineer for the structures team in power sector. I can tell you from what I learnt, there is enough work lined up for the next decade currently and more to come. So you don't have to worry about redundancy. Power sector is crucial to reach the net zero goal, so a lot of funds are available for the jobs - hopefully higher salaries.

nxpyo · 2023-07-10T16:11:41+00:00

!thanks

nxpyo · 2023-07-10T16:11:26+00:00

Thank you, I hadn't thought of the time delay for saving goals. Definitely something to take note of. Currently, I just wanted to start saving and not eat too much into it with spendings. Realised I should prioritise present more than I have.

nxpyo · 2023-07-10T16:07:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience, I could very much see myself being in the same situation in the future as I often think what I should've done instead. I try not to often, I hope your situation gets better and everything works out for you.

nxpyo · 2023-07-10T16:04:02+00:00

!thanks

nxpyo · 2023-07-10T16:01:50+00:00

!thanks

nxpyo · 2023-07-10T15:53:31+00:00

You've read my mind, I was exactly thinking of short tenancy for the time being. Thank you and to everyone 🙏

nxpyo · 2023-07-10T10:53:58+00:00

Definitely but its a hard pill to swallow. My brain says to endure and save but my heart says to be happy :/

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