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Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?
by Redaria » Mar 20, 2012 16:22 pm  in Health & Safety    Replies 7   Views 1382 

Just read about a 23 year old teacher who recently died in Hangzhou and his family can't afford to bring his body back to bury him because it costs over $12,000. His school isn't willing to pay for the expenses and his family seems to be at rockbottom. It's so sad in my opinion.


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Re: Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?

by mattaya » Mar 21, 2012 18:00 pm

So how did this teacher die? Was it his fault like overdose of medication or possibly bad habits that caused this to happen? If it's that much they could just cremate the guy and have his ashes sent in one of those chinese ash holders. At least it would represent where he was laid to rest or died. He did after all live in China and work here so his family could remember him and his life in China that way.

Leo

Re: Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?

by Jnusb416 » Mar 21, 2012 18:09 pm

>mattaya wrote:

Obviously you didn't hear about this story. The guy died from an accident, and I'm sure the price they have to pay is the minimum. They had to raise a certain amount within a few days. I don't know if they got enough money or not. If they didn't, he's buried somewhere in China.

Re: Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?

by crimochina » Mar 22, 2012 19:12 pm

i just read the story, seriously if it is not in the contract it is not the school's responsibility. it is tragic which is why everyone (young and old) needs to have life insurance and a will stating what to do in the event of their death. china is a dangerous place. sadly too many foreigners go native and become careless here just like the locals. riding bikes without a helmet , walking into traffic without looking, not wearing seat belts etc. let this be a reminder . get your affairs in order. i know i need to right now.

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Re: Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?

by jackwang » Mar 22, 2012 21:45 pm

no, sorry!

Re: Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?

by holler_dollar » Mar 23, 2012 01:30 am

That's really messed up! I mean compassion over cash, right? I think the American embassy should look into this case...maybe they'll bring him home for a proper ceremony.
 
RIP- fellow American. 

And that's how Ms.Dollar sees it.

Re: Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?

by crimochina » Mar 24, 2012 16:07 pm

once again i must ask why do locals hate their nationality? the more locals try to portray themselves as foreigners the more they shame this once great country. if china is all about face dont they realize the loss of face caused by trying to hide the fact they are chinese. how is this an issue for the embassy? taxpayers should foot the bill for every american . that is local logic. "fellow american" way to try and sell it.

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Re: Did you hear about the American guy who died in Hangzhou recently?

by Jnusb416 » Mar 25, 2012 22:27 pm

>crimochina wrote:
once again i must ask why do locals hate their nationality? the more locals try to portray themselves as foreigners the more they shame this once great country. if china is all about face dont they realize the loss of face caused by trying to hide the fact they are chinese. 

I don't think she's lying, I just think she's not that aware of American policies? Not everybody is...oh hell, I can't finish this without being rude to someone.

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A: 1. Native speaker. 2. Bachelor's degree, minimum. Apostilled. The
A:1. Native speaker. 2. Bachelor's degree, minimum. Apostilled. They stopped recognizing online degrees several years ago. . 3. Either a teaching certification from your home country/iPGCE or a 120 hrs TEFL course. Apostilled 4. Criminal background check from your home country issued within the past 6 months. Apostilled.  This is rigid. The only legal loopholes for non-native speakers to legally teach are if they're already certified as a subject teacher in their home country, or if they obtained their degree in one of the designated native English speaking countries.  -- Spiderboenz