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Q: relocating from BJ to HK
I live in Beijing with family am a Nigerian, with Chinese wife and 2 kids . wanna relocate to HK. can someone ttell me something about accommodation, visas for me and family and what possible job an African can get here. currently i each English in BJ. thanks. is itt a wise decision or am i gonna regret it \
8 years 38 weeks ago in Transport & Travel - China
competition for work as an English teacher in HK is much higher than mainland China, especially for English Teachers: you would be competing with FT's who will probably have a Master's in education or a specialist subject such as business or IT, not a plain ordinary FT with a TEFL and a couple of years teaching under their belt.
I'd suggest looking online for jobs first to see what is required before even thinking of relocating there.
The cost of living is way more expensive than in mainland China, so you have to do your sums even when you get a job.
then as Icniff has pointed out, once you have a confirmed job offer, you will have to contact your consulate about the visa's required for you and your family.
Grammar Nazi point:
if you are using 'wanna' in your writing as against 'want to', or 'gonna' - probably not a good idea to waste your time trying to get a job in HK.
Believe me, the schools there will pick up on this immediately.
nbmlord:
thanks Sorrel. Actually its not a most I do the same job, I might switch job.
You need visa/permission for HK residency, both Chinese and Nigerian nationals.
http://www.quora.com/Why-cant-citizens-of-the-Peoples-Republic-of-China-...
http://nigeria-consulate.org.hk/Common/Reader/News/ShowNews.jsp?Nid=34&P...
Accommodation in HK is scarce/tiny and expensive.
English Schools in HK require English teacher is Native English citizen.
competition for work as an English teacher in HK is much higher than mainland China, especially for English Teachers: you would be competing with FT's who will probably have a Master's in education or a specialist subject such as business or IT, not a plain ordinary FT with a TEFL and a couple of years teaching under their belt.
I'd suggest looking online for jobs first to see what is required before even thinking of relocating there.
The cost of living is way more expensive than in mainland China, so you have to do your sums even when you get a job.
then as Icniff has pointed out, once you have a confirmed job offer, you will have to contact your consulate about the visa's required for you and your family.
Grammar Nazi point:
if you are using 'wanna' in your writing as against 'want to', or 'gonna' - probably not a good idea to waste your time trying to get a job in HK.
Believe me, the schools there will pick up on this immediately.
nbmlord:
thanks Sorrel. Actually its not a most I do the same job, I might switch job.
Question for you: why is it that you post a question every three or so months asking about moving here, moving there, jobs, prices yet you NEVER move?
I have been to HK many times and let me tell you this.
Hong Kong is a city full of do'ers and pretty much... NOBODY slacks. I am saying that because it means you will find yourself in a new pool of competition and the people of HK work very hard.
I would also say that HK is generally more expensive than Beijing. Visa restrictions are high against Chinese and any non-developed country national.
If you want my opinion, you are better off staying in Beijing unless you find yourself making about 20-30k HKD per month.
Hotwater:
Have you seen the price of apartments in HK to rent? 12,000/month for a 2-bed shoebox? Wouldn't go anywhere near the place on the salary you are suggesting.
