Blair
@Blurryone
Korean expat in China
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Contacts
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About me
Korean
Lives in Phoenix
Speaks English, Korean
Registration: 31 October 2012
About
My expat journey
Shenzhen, China
Going to school at iMandarin to learn Mandarin and the Chinese culture
Self-employed
Phoenix, USA
New startup with 3 other partners in an international company operating between China and Latin/South America.
We needed a backup to learn Mandarin, so I have volunteered to move to China to learn the language and culture over the next 2 years or so. I have a lot of freedom, and have many different responsibilities.
The climate can't be beat. I think you can wear shorts and flip flops year round...although that may be a Canadian viewpoint. People in Arizona tend to be very friendly, laid back, and easy to get along with.
Summer in the desert is a little much to take. Average temperatures for 3 to 4 months around 43潞C, which seems a little excessive at times. It doesn't cool off at night.
British Columbia, Canada
Owner/Manager of OK Tire & Auto Service (6 bay shop, 15 employees), Sold the business in August 2010
The mountains, the scenery, it was an outdoor playground. Great golfing, great offroading, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting.
You had to make your own fun, this was both good and bad.
Taejon, South Korea
Activity
Alcohol and Drug Rattled Americans by Brocoli
All, I am an American living and working long time in China, (over 16 years). I am also a recovered alcoholic, (12 years), and am familiar with the manner and means of an ex-pat's life who imbibes daily in China and seeks the comfort of the working ...
I have only been in SZ for a couple of weeks. in that time, i've been approached once by an aussie, and once from an american with some sort of crazy scheme or scam. it's entirely possible that they weren't drunk or high, but have been approached ... Read More
Moving to Shenzhen on January 18, 2013 by Blurryone
Hi! My name is Blair and I'm moving to Shenzhen on January 18th, 2013 for a minimum of 2 years. My company is paying me to go learn about the Chinese culture and to take Mandarin immersion, I had to jump at the opportunity! I am originally from ...
Thanks Goldington, that actually helps out a great deal, i really appreciate it! Read More
Moving to Shenzhen on January 18, 2013
Hi! My name is Blair and I'm moving to Shenzhen on January 18th, 2013 for a minimum of 2 years. My company is paying me to go learn about the Chinese culture and to take Mandarin immersion, I had to jump at the opportunity! I am originally from ... Read More