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Living And Working In Hong Kong

 

[ Buy this book ] U nlike in mainland China, there is no standard Romanization (or pinyin’) of Chinese words in Hong Kong; some variety of spellings and forms, such as Wanchai’ and Wan Chai’, exist side by side. In this book I have tried to use the most common forms. Confusingly,... [ Read More ]

1.Notes

2.The Reality Of Life In Hong Kong
Challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong; Expatriate Lifestyles; Pick a lifestyle; unemployed or 'trailing' spouses or partners

3.The Cost Of Living
Main Costs; Other Costs;

4.Arriving At The Airport
visitor information and help; money; shops and resturants; luggage; accommodation; medical; washroom and nursing facilities; other facilities; transport connections; airport express trains;

5.Getting Around
Trains; buses; ferries; trams; taxis; elevated walkways; driving

6.Accommodation
finding a home; popular neighbours; searching for a property; renting a property; other options; short-term hotel accommodation; utilities; pets; life in your new home; removals companies

7.Food
Local Delicacies; Afternoon Teas, Tea Buffets And Tea Sets; Street Snacks; Sandwiches; Drinks Stalls; Coffee Shops; Tea Shops; Fast Food; Restaurants; Dining Locales; Take-Away/Home Delivery; Halal/Kosher Restaurants; Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurants;

8.Shopping
QTS shops; malls; shops

9.Having And Raising Children In Hong Kong
pregnancy and childbirth; babysitters/nannies/full-time help; adopting a child; registering a birth and obtaining a passport; schools; leisure activities and extra-curricular activities; places to take kids

10.Health
Environmental Safety; Food Labelling; Infectious Diseases; Drugs; Health Insurance; Hospitals And Gp Services; Specialists; Stress; Counselling Services; Alternative And Complementary Health; Physical Fitness; Spa And Beauty; Facial Surgery And Invasive Tr

11.Money
Part Of The Plan; Banks; Money Changers; Financial Planning; Investments And Saving; Financial News And Education Resources;

12.Society
crime; religions; political system

13.Marriage And Bereavement
Marriage; Bereavement;

14.Work
Business Environment; Expatriate Employment Sectors; Requirements; Visas; Job Search; Employment Contracts; Tax; Setting Up A Company; Banks; Setting Up An Office; Government Support For Businesses; It Infrastructure; Chambers Of Commerce; Other Business C

15.Professional Women In Hong Kong
Stories; Support Organizations;

16.English Language Teaching
Trends In English Teaching In Hong Kong; Do I Need To Be Qualified To Work As An English Teacher In Hong Kong?; Salary And Work Visas; Employment Sectors;

17.Professional Development
Executive And Life Coaching; Undergraduate And Postgraduate Studies; Continuing Education; Training; Language Courses; General Short Courses For Self-Development;

18.Volunteering
Animal Welfare; Conservation; Counselling And Support; International Humanitarian; Local Issues; Youth;

19.The Local Arts Scene
Arts Festivals; Classical Music Concerts; Pop Concerts; Jazz; Dance; Theatre; Major Performance Venues; Film; Chinese Cultural Activities; European Cultural Activities; Visual Arts; Browsing Art Galleries; Books;

20.Sports
Sporting Events; Sports Clubs And Associations; Private Sports And Social Clubs; Golf;

21.Interest Groups
Asian Interest; Friends Of The Arts; Amateur Theatre Groups; Choirs; Film Buffs; Writers; Others; Women’s Clubs; Country Associations; University Alumni Associations;

22.Classes
General Interest; Antiques; Cooking; Cosmetics-Making; Dance; Flower Arranging; Jewellery And Glass; Languages; Painting And Fine Arts; Pottery; Music; Photography; Singing; Sports; Wine Appreciation And Tasting;

23.Places To Visit
Peace And Tranquillity; Urban Bustle; Historical Sightseeing; Museums;

24.The Great Outdoors
Hiking; Camping; Cycling; Outdoor Adventures; Junks; Bird- And Animal-Watching;

25.Travel
Popular Asian Destinations; Chinese Travel; Visas; Travel Agents;

26.Bars, Nightclubs And After-Hours Entertainment
Expat Districts For Socializing; Tea Dances; Latin American Dancing; Karaoke; Massage Parlours; The Gay Scene;

27.Sex In The City
Hong Kong: Graveyard Of Expat Marriages?; Dating Websites, Organizations And Personals;