New to Shenzhen - this summer!

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Member since 27 May 2013

CalguyMember27 May 2013 21:53:26

I currently live in the SF Bay area, but plan to work in Shenzhen. I visited Shenzhen for 5 days in May, and I was escorted by a person from my future employer's H.R. team.

The company I will be working for is located in Bantian, Longgang.

I would like some recommendations on:

* Housing: I would be looking for a 2-bedroom apartment (I'm guessing furnished ones is the default). I would look for safer part of town, perhaps somewhere where people speak some English.

Where? What districts/areas of town should I be looking at?

* Transportation:

Do expats normally use co. transportation?
Is a car-and-driver an option?
Is commuting by taxicabs common?
Any other option that's viable?

* Medical/dental/vision

Is employer paid healthcare coverage the norm?
Is Cigna a viable option?

- Calguy

vivian2013 New member

Member since 27 June 2013

vivian2013New member28 June 2013 06:39:59

welcome to shenzhen.I hope I can have the chance to make friend with you.It is my pleasure if you can turn to me for help when you come across any difficulties in your life and work.you can send email to me,my email address is xiaoyaling2013@gmail.com.

vivian2013 New member

Member since 27 June 2013

vivian2013New member28 June 2013 06:43:46

i don't live in longgang. But for transportation,you can take the subway,take a bus or taxi,these are ok.The healthcare coverage is depends on the company.

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