Chancellor C. Roberts, II
@ChanTwo
American expat in China
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About me
American
Lives in Ji'an, Jiangxi Sheng
Speaks English, a little Spanish
Registration: 05 October 2012
Using Gmail in China?
I was able to use it when I came to China in 2014, but haven't been able to access it since sometime in 2015 or so - even with a VPN. Others supposedly have no trouble accessing Gmail. I use QQ mail now. Read More
non native English speaker, non ESL trained. any chance? by icosmin
Hi, Arrived in China one month ago and started looking for a job in manufacturing engineering with little luck. Now I am considering the option to teach English although I am non native. I also don't have the training course and didn't ...
If English is your first and primary language you ARE a native speaker! Don't let employers tell you otherwise. Read More
non native English speaker, non ESL trained. any chance? by icosmin
Hi, Arrived in China one month ago and started looking for a job in manufacturing engineering with little luck. Now I am considering the option to teach English although I am non native. I also don't have the training course and didn't ...
With a master's in chemistry, think about teaching chemistry at a university. Read More
Zibo, Shandong Province? by ChanTwo
Any expats in Zibo, Shandong Province? I'm taking a middle school position there in August.
Thank you so much for the wonderfully timely reply. I left Zibo in 2015. Read More
Cigars in Pingdingshan
Thank you for your reply. I went to your website and the section labeled "store," but I didn't see a store. Your website is not easily navigable. Regardless, I was looking for a local source IN Pingdingshan where I can buy Chinese ... Read More
Cigars in Pingdingshan
Okay, I just moved to Pingdingshan (Henan Province) and I'm looking for cigars. Anyone know of good places to get them? Read More
Zibo, Shandong Province? by ChanTwo
Any expats in Zibo, Shandong Province? I'm taking a middle school position there in August.
August 7 is my arrival date. Read More
Zibo, Shandong Province?
Any expats in Zibo, Shandong Province? I'm taking a middle school position there in August. Read More
Exit visa? Doing the visa run, but for a new employer by ChanTwo
Okay, here's the situation. A new employer wants to hire me here in Astana once my contract with my current employer ends. I understand that I have to leave the country in order to get a new work visa through the new employer. That employer said ...
I was able to leave KZ on Saturday without difficulty and no exit visa or other such document was necessary. Now, to change the subject slightly, getting a visa to come back to KZ. Here's what I just received from the employer that is trying to ... Read More
Exit visa? Doing the visa run, but for a new employer
Okay, here's the situation. A new employer wants to hire me here in Astana once my contract with my current employer ends. I understand that I have to leave the country in order to get a new work visa through the new employer. That employer said ... Read More
Hello I am in Astana meibe alr, could you recommend a type of study i
There are plenty of English language schools in Astana from which to choose. Some are better than others. You generally get what you pay for. Read More
Hii All Looking forward to making new friends in Astana...Am new here
Why don't you tell us more about yourself? Read More
Looking for who likes to take photos!!!!
I don't know how good those guys outside Baiterek and Khan Shatyr are, but have you thought of having one of them take your photo? Read More
what is the winter like in Astana? by globetrottergirl
Hi everyone I am considering working in Astana but am wondering how bad the winters are? I understand that there are only about 3 hours of daylight in the middle of winter - how do people cope with the lack of sunlight? What do people do during ...
Dress warm - in layers. From what my students and colleagues have been telling me, Kazpat's answer to your post is accurate. I see you're in Quito, Ecuador (nice city, by the way). Have you ever experienced winter weather? Astana, Kazakhstan is ... Read More
Cigar stores? by ChanTwo
I realize that cigars aren't a big thing in KZ, but - other than the hotels and some restaurants (where the price of an individual cigar is jacked up so high that I could buy several cigars back in the States) - does anyone know of any cigar stores ...
I found the place the other poster was referring to. They had some main brands like Romeo y Julieta. They sent me over to another store off of Respublika that also had some good cigars. They're still pricey by American standards, but a whole lot ... Read More
Places to visit in Astana by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Astana, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Astana, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...
Definitely see the various left-bank architectural sites like Baiterek and Khan Shatyr (and while you're in Khan Shatyr, stop at Gloria Jean's for coffee). In fact, do the entire walk from the Presidential Palace to Khan Shatyr. Stop at an authentic ... Read More
Cigar stores? by ChanTwo
I realize that cigars aren't a big thing in KZ, but - other than the hotels and some restaurants (where the price of an individual cigar is jacked up so high that I could buy several cigars back in the States) - does anyone know of any cigar stores ...
Congress Hall? Is that left bank or right bank? I haven't heard of Sine Tempore Shopping Center. Read More
Cigar stores?
I realize that cigars aren't a big thing in KZ, but - other than the hotels and some restaurants (where the price of an individual cigar is jacked up so high that I could buy several cigars back in the States) - does anyone know of any cigar stores ... Read More
Need to know
I use a dual-SIM that I brought from the States. There are several service providers to choose from here. Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Bogota by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Bogota. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Bogota. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
If I'm accepted for a position that I applied to in Bogota, I'll need a place to live. The employer is located in the northern part of the city and I would like to live within a 30-minute walk of there. However, the gross pay for the part-time ... Read More
Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo
Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...
The job offer was made by Pinncacle Consults, a recruitment company in South Africa.Have you also been involved with this company and AKIS? I am currently sending a screen copy of this page to my boss after discussing it this morningI'm not ... Read More
Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo
Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...
The job offer was made by Pinncacle Consults, a recruitment company in South Africa. Read More
Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo
Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...
The company that did the interview by Skype and was supposedly doing this for an unnamed employer in Qatar was a company in South Africa called Pinnacle Consults. Read More
Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo
Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...
Peace100, even if they ask you to pay through a supposed embassy, it might still be a scam. I came across one in Nigeria where the scammer had someone purporting to represent Nigeria's immigration who was supposedly processing the visa and work ... Read More
Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo
Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...
I wrote the original post. The job offer is a scam, as I suspected. Here's what I received in an e-mail attachment several days after I did the interview on Skype: "The only costs that would be borne by the candidate is the visa application fee ... Read More
Cost of living in Tajikistan by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Tajikistan. Don't forget to mention where in Tajikistan you are living. How much does it cost to live in Tajikistan? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
So, if you get paid a salary of, say, $500 USD a month with shared housing provided (offered at one school that I've heard doesn't meet its contractual obligations), don't expect to have more than a subsistence lifestyle? Read More
Pinnacle Consults: is it real?
I recently had a Skype interview with Pinnacle Consults for one of its clients. I received a letter offering provisional employment, but where I'm suspicious is in some of the additional information that came with the letter (the text of the letter ... Read More
Attempting to determine if this is a scam
Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ... Read More
Starting a teaching position January 7, 2013 by ChanTwo
I'll be starting a teaching position at American International School in Lagos on January 7, 2013.
Congratulations. What will you be teaching and how did your travel arrangements work out? Did you go through Musa John?I'll be teaching ESL. Actually, there was a bit of a delay in the visa/work permit (which I just got in my e-mail late ... Read More
Hi any expats in ndop or bamenda? :-) by Berna1
Hi I'm looking to live a short while in Cameroon end august and wondering whether there is an expat community in ndop or bamenda :-)
HELLO CHANTWO, GOOD TO KNOW YOU WILL BE COMING TO BUST. I GRADUATED FROM BUST AND AM SURE I CAN BE OF HELP WHEN YOU COME.I NOW WORK IN JAKIRI A FEW KMs FROM BAMENDA BUT I GO UP TO BAMENDA OFTENLY. IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION JUST CALL ME ... Read More
Starting a teaching position January 7, 2013
I'll be starting a teaching position at American International School in Lagos on January 7, 2013. Read More
Bamenda University of Science and Technology by ChanTwo
Does it really exist? Is it legitimate? Is its supposed location about 15km outside Bamenda out in the middle of nowhere or is there at least a community of sorts around it? And why are there no details about that part of Cameroon showing up on ...
Hi good morning the University of science and Technology in Bamenda. I don't really know if it exist, I'm going to Bamenda this week, I'll try to get more informations about that for you. I would let you know when I'm back. keep looking. Good ... Read More
Renting an Apartment in Cameroon by ChanTwo
I've been told that in order to rent an apartment in Cameroon, not only do you have to pay the rent for the entire lease period (e.g. six months) in advance, but also have to pay what we in the States call a "security deposit" that is equal to half ...
It appears the job turned out to be a scam. Read More
Renting an Apartment in Cameroon by ChanTwo
I've been told that in order to rent an apartment in Cameroon, not only do you have to pay the rent for the entire lease period (e.g. six months) in advance, but also have to pay what we in the States call a "security deposit" that is equal to half ...
So, what it comes down to is that there are no standards with regard to renting apartments. Read More
Hi contact your English teacher
Hi Expatriates in Douala. I am an exlent English teacher here in Douala. I do teach especially expatriates English in homes both primary students and adults who are French and would like to learn English. My contacts +237 99444276. Thank youIf ... Read More
Living in Cameroon
I'm not there yet, but I expect to be around the end of the year. One thing I've found particularly off-putting is the difficulty in finding independent sources to verify what I'm being told (e.g. this notion of paying rent in advance for the ... Read More
Renting an Apartment in Cameroon by ChanTwo
I've been told that in order to rent an apartment in Cameroon, not only do you have to pay the rent for the entire lease period (e.g. six months) in advance, but also have to pay what we in the States call a "security deposit" that is equal to half ...
Hello ChanTwo. Welcome to 天美麻豆! :) Hope you'll get some responses from other members soon. Thank you, Aur茅lieI hope so, too. Trying to find information to independently verify what I'm being told has been next to impossible. Not even the ... Read More
Organize your move to Cameroon by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Cameroon. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Cameroon: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...
asked the question and i will answer you in the postJust go up to the original post in this thread, the one by Julie, and answer those questions. There are some threads that I originated; perhaps you might look at those. Read More
Bamenda University of Science and Technology
Does it really exist? Is it legitimate? Is its supposed location about 15km outside Bamenda out in the middle of nowhere or is there at least a community of sorts around it? And why are there no details about that part of Cameroon showing up on ... Read More
Organize your move to Cameroon by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Cameroon. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Cameroon: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...
Okay, so, does anyone want to answer the questions in the original post? Read More
Hi any expats in ndop or bamenda? :-) by Berna1
Hi I'm looking to live a short while in Cameroon end august and wondering whether there is an expat community in ndop or bamenda :-)
I'll be taking a university position about 15km outside of Bamenda and should be arriving around the end of the year (assuming the job offer is legitimate; I'm having a difficult time finding independent information about the university or, for that ... Read More
Renting an Apartment in Cameroon
I've been told that in order to rent an apartment in Cameroon, not only do you have to pay the rent for the entire lease period (e.g. six months) in advance, but also have to pay what we in the States call a "security deposit" that is equal to half ... Read More