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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp
^^ I been to HK there are a few things I can't get myself over.
1. Limited living space. Depends on how much you make, most likely you will be living in a 300sq apartment if you make very good money. Otherwise expect to live in a 50 to 100sq ft sharing the bathroom with other people in the apartment. There is little to no personal space.
2. The weather is very different than Vancouver. In HK it is very hot but it also makes you sweat like crazy. It is very common for people to take several showers a day because you sweat a lot. You have to use A/C otherwise you can't even sleep.
3. Too many people. I guess this one depends where you go but during busy hours everywhere is packed.
Other things I like HK
1. Literally you will never go hungry. There are tons of food places around and they are pretty cheap. None of my friends in HK cooks (I guess coz their living space doesn't allow them to cook) but yea food is everywhere and taste great!
2. Easy to get girls. HK girls are pretty easy to get. Most of them are more out going and more friendly than girls in Van.
3. Great transit. I love how HK MTR gets you everywhere! Is fast and cheap.
But if people do plan to go back and work HK is very different than Van. Pretty much OT is normal and you don't get pay for it. Work is also much more stressful than here. A decent profession requires you to dress with the fashion. No shorts or polos at work lol. Yup you have to wear a suit in the summer heat. You have to be very street smart otherwise everyone still step on you. 16hours day are normal.
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The point is you wouldn't go back unless you will get a decent salary. I'm not telling people who flip burgers to go to Hong Kong to make a living. I'm telling professionals with skills in demand to go elsewhere to make a living. Leave the burger flippers in Vancouver.
I rent a 2br 400sqft high-end apartment near my hospital for about 13K hkd a month and it is completely adequate for one person. I can easily afford a much larger place, but I don't need it.