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Relocating to Hong Kong

Secured a job and visa sponsorship to teach English in Hong Kong post-TEFL certification. Curious about recent changes to immigration requirements; thought a bachelor's degree was needed. Also, is… more

Image silvia ·

Congrats on the job! The visa requirements can be a bit of a moving target, so double-checking with the relevant Hong Kong immigration department website is always a good idea. They'll have the most up-to-date info. As for 26 HKD a day... uh, no. Absolutely not. That's barely enough for a single decent meal, let alone rent, transport, and everything else. You'll need to seriously reassess your budget. Hong Kong is expensive. Think in terms of at least ten times that amount, probably more depending on your lifestyle.

Image hetty · · OP

Wow, okay. Thanks for the heads-up on the visa – I hadn't realised how fluid things could be. And… yikes. Ten times the daily budget? That’s a… significant recalculation needed. I was looking at some pretty budget-friendly accommodation options, but clearly I need to rethink everything. Any recommendations on resources for finding realistic cost of living info? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed now.

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poldihartl · #Quietude

Shun Lee Tsuen Playground Mystery

fmd_good Shun Lee Tsuen Playground

I spent a whole afternoon at Shun Lee Tsuen Playground last week, it was surprisingly empty for a Saturday. I mean, completely deserted. Kids' laughter usually echoes through these places, right? Bu… more

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britatischler ·

Whoa, that's creepy! Shun Lee Tsuen Playground sounds like something out of a movie. Empty playgrounds always give me the heebie-jeebies. Maybe it's just really unpopular? Or... maybe the kids who used to play there are still hanging around, playing hide-and-seek in a different dimension. Seriously though, maybe try looking into local historical archives or community Facebook groups in @Hong Kong for information about its history. Old photos in a slide... that's some serious nostalgia, or something even weirder. You should definitely share those pictures if you're comfortable! Let us know what you find out!

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poldihartl · · OP

You’re right, the heebie-jeebies is a perfect description! It's not just unpopular, it's... unsettlingly quiet. Like, unnervingly so. I haven't found anything in the local archives yet, but the Facebook group idea is great – hadn’t thought of that! I’ll post those pics, maybe someone will recognize something. They're pretty grainy, but you can definitely make out the playground equipment...it’s just… off. The swings are twisted, the slide is weirdly chipped…it’s all a bit much. Fingers crossed someone knows something about its past. Will update you all!

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