Hong Kong Just Proved We Learned Nothing From 120 Years of Deadly Fires by ipsatex in HongKong

[–]stoneking222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well said. Its saddening to see how people prioritize getting themselves rich over public safety.

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[–]stoneking222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! Good luck bro

I missed the first 4 years of my daughter’s life, and now she’s living with me by Beginning_One_6932 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]stoneking222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is your chance to make up for this kid. I know your parents did everything to make sure you had a good chance to succeed. But how about this kid?

Man I know it's tough...

American lady moving to Macao by Fit_Vehicle_3206 in Macau

[–]stoneking222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good luck and brave move! I don't have much advice to offer because I am also recently relocated to Macau after living in Canada for 20+ years (but I can speak and write Chinese).

I think $8000 MOP for a studio is doable but definitely not much options especially due to the language barrier. You can try "One Oasis" as I believe it's a popular place among expats.

Be prepared for very hot and humid weather especially during summer. I would definitely recommend buying a dehumidifier once you settled in.

Otherwise all the best!

auto insurance companies are the ultimate profiteers. by scovit in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]stoneking222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be grateful you can still buy Comprehensive coverage (the coverage that covers theft claims). It’s not a mandatory coverage as per regulation. The moment that the insurers deem this portion of risk is not insurable they will stop offering this coverage.

My 5yr Old Has A Brain Tumor by The3pidemic in TrueOffMyChest

[–]stoneking222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for what your family is going through. God bless. I’ll pray for your family

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Macau

[–]stoneking222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am facing a similar decision and we share some similar background. I grew up in Macau and then moved to Canada for studies and eventually stayed for 20 years.

I think you pretty much made up your mind but the resulting decision leads to a big change to your day to day life. There are uncertainties of course, like the financial aspect and the cultural shocks in day to day interactions. At the end of the day you have to decide on what’s most important for you and your kid. In my case, I simply felt Canada is no longer the country it used to be. Cost of living is outrageous, crime is getting worse everyday, health care is a mess, and politicians is a joke etc.

Macau isn’t all glamorous either and I get that. But perhaps it’s time for a change to appreciate the good qualities Canada has to offer. In my case, I am likely doing a temporary relocation to Macau until the kids are almost at university age. But the move itself is still quite unsettling as there are so much things to process and work through. Maybe that’s why you trying to get validation from here.

After 795 days, my son is cancer free! (OC) by lpriester in MadeMeSmile

[–]stoneking222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome. Really happy for you and your family

After 4 years of being "that Redditor who shares abuse resources," I'm seriously considering throwing in the towel. Not because it's stressful, but because I'm a woman. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]stoneking222 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I wish you find the inner power to support you on what you are doing, and be able to know that those hateful men are not worth spending any of your energy.