anamericanintaipei
New memberAmerican expat in Taiwan
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Lives in Tamsui
Registration: 10 July 2015
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Tips for getting your first job in Taiwan by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Taiwan? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
Good question. But, no. They actually prefer people to NOT speak Chinese in most schools. I'm using the word Chinese, because the "local language" depends on the area you are in. Chinese is used throughout most of the country, but ... Read More
Safety in Taiwan by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Taiwan? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I really feel that I need to speak up. If you watch the Taiwanese news, there is a lot of violence that happens. Every country has it but you need to be aware that Taiwan isn't that safe the further you get into the culture. There is a lot of ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Taiwan by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Taiwan? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
I'll reply, since no one is really taking a crack at this one! I've got a few tips that help for teaching jobs (because that's all I've ever had): 1. Be young and pretty/handsome 2. Have really good photos to hand out with your ... Read More
Anybody know what kind of jobs are available for expats (besides Eng) by roydopaishi
HI All, My name's Roy. I currently live in Mumbai and have always dreamed of relocate to Taiwan permanently. From what I've read in this and other forums is that Taiwan is a mixed bag when it comes to positive and negative experiences. I ...
Hi! I've recently been in the same position because I was thinking about leaving teaching and have been doing a blog while looking for work to supplement my blog. It's hard. I have only seen two job postings on two different websites in ... Read More
Safety in Taiwan by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Taiwan? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Christine- I feel very safe living in Tamsui and the Taipei area. I have lived here for 6 years and I have never really felt threatened. I did have two stalkers throughout my time here, but I easily found people to scare them off. A lot of ... Read More
Taiwanese cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Taiwan? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Taiwan and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
Hi Priscilla! Interesting question. I am unusual for a foreigner, so my favorite food is the Jue Xie Gao or translated, Pig's Blood Cake. It's supposedly one of the weirdest foods in the world. Personally, I don't find it all that ... Read More
New members of the Taiwan forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Taiwan forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum. Been living and working in Taiwan for 6 years already. So, Hi! Read More