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Jarrod

@einswald

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Australian

Lives in Shenzhen

Speaks English.. the Australian version

Registration: 27 September 2009

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Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
13 years ago
DorisLee

I am a new here, Chinese girl live in Shenzhen by DorisLee

Hi there, This is Doris, a chinese girl live in Shenzhen, would like to find some native english speakers to make friends with, learn about each other's cultures, if you live in Shenzhen, let's meet and enjoy life together! Cheers, Doris

Jarrod

Hey im going to disagree with the guy above, i live in seaworld and to be honest its nothing special, I prefer Futian when you want to go out and there is also alot more in terms of variety in cuisine. Coco-park is a nice area if your looking for ... Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
effjay

Kiwi's in Shenzen by effjay

We are considering moving to Shenzen, I am in the bicycle industry, needless to say I will be doing some rides. I see there are some NZ'ERS in Shenzen. Where is the best district /town to look for places to rent town house /apartment. amongst ...

Jarrod

Shekou has the bulk of the expat community, depending on your budgett i would recomend Penninsula, Coastal Rose Garden phase 3 or Mangrove West Read More

Jarrod
einswald created a thread
14 years ago

Fitness center Hunt

I hear that there are a couple of fitness centers in Futian that or owned or managed by an Australian, Im trying to get contact information for the fitness center and i suppose there is a chance that the friendly people on expatblog can help... No ... Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
josphine_law

new to shenzhen by josphine_law

hey folks...am new to shenzhen...can anyone give me some insides abt this city?? and need friends to hangout as well...im easy going and love outdoors...would love to hear from any that interested in going out for few drinks or evening running or ...

Jarrod

Hi, i moved here a month ago, but i have been living in China for a year previously. The safest bet on areas to live is Futian district, but in general safety is not something i have been concerned with since i have been here. Ask some specific ... Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
einswald

Life in Shenzhen by einswald

Hi all, im looking at moving to Shenzhen, im interested to know what are the big western districts, also if anyone knows about any large indoor swimming pools (large patronage) id be very interested to know. what is the prevelance of Mandarin in ...

Jarrod

Looking at Nanshan, Futian and Shekou depending on where my Girlfriends new office will be Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
elldon

Living in Beijing by elldon

Hi, Am thinking of moving to Beijing to learn Chinese, just wondering if anyone has any tips on living there?

Jarrod

Ask specific questions, thats pretty hard to answer, Which district are you thinking of living in? Where are you going to study? are you wanting to work while your here? Do you know anyone here? ARe you interested in finding clubs etc to hang out ... Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
giscarpo

Watch out in Sanlitun by giscarpo

Recently the small bar street in the middle of Sanlitun has been getting very dangerous, and for no reason. The other day I was at a bar called 9.9 and my brother, father and I were attacked from 7 different workers there. We offered to pay for our ...

Jarrod

ditto Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
mizhu87

soccer in beijing? by mizhu87

hey guys! do any of you guys play soccer on weekends in beijing?

Jarrod

Yeh maybe, depends when, let me know Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
mizhu87

soccer in beijing? by mizhu87

hey guys! do any of you guys play soccer on weekends in beijing?

Jarrod

yeh mate, on Dongzhemen opposite the Australian embassy Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
mizhu87

soccer in beijing? by mizhu87

hey guys! do any of you guys play soccer on weekends in beijing?

Jarrod

Not sure of the details but check with the manager of "Paddy's" he either organises it or knows who does, they play out near Lido i think Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
pjmarina

Moving to Beijing this September, Haidian District--Questions by pjmarina

Greetings, I have but a few questions for anyone willing to lend some knowledge on Beijing life. I am moving to Beijing to live in the above mentioned district with housing costs that does not exceed 3000 RMB per month (two bedrooms, living room, ...

Jarrod

Im going to disagree with the above poster, i live in Chaoyang, but haiden is probably my favorite district to go out in followed closley by the hutongs in dongcheng. 36000 a year is about what im on and i live pretty comfortably with plenty of ... Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
leftfield

Non-teaching jobs in Shenzhen by leftfield

I'm going to Shenzhen at the beginning of May or June to teach English, although I am open to other lines of work at the end of my contract. Could anyone tell me if there are other job opportunities in Shenzhen, besides teaching? This is bearing ...

Jarrod

what are your skillsets? Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
14 years ago
Beijing Driver

Can taxi driver speak English in Beijing? by Beijing Driver

While you are traveling in Beijing and you want to go somewhere by taxi. did your taxi driver understand you? It is ok for your communication with taxi driver in English? I am interested your experiences in Beijing? Let share your experiences in ...

Jarrod

in a word NO, no english, learn where you want to go ahead of time and memorise it, or have it written down. Read More

Jarrod
einswald created a thread
14 years ago

Life in Shenzhen

Hi all, im looking at moving to Shenzhen, im interested to know what are the big western districts, also if anyone knows about any large indoor swimming pools (large patronage) id be very interested to know. what is the prevelance of Mandarin in ... Read More

Jarrod
einswald replied to a thread
15 years ago
ashleyp4776

Another new-in-towner.... by ashleyp4776

I am a psuedo-expat, spending abotu 35% of my time in Beijing. Craving a little conversation in English about now! Would love to find someone to have dinner from time to time(Would also love an occasional running partner for the weekends.) I stay ...

Jarrod

Sanlitun is expat heavy, plenty of bars and resteraunts Read More