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My wife and I (plus 2 kids) are moving to China next year for her job. We live in a 5bd/3ba in Marietta, GA now, but would like to find a nice 3bd/2ba condo style home in Shanghai thats comparable in amenties. I realize space is a premium, but we want something decent without having to travel too far from her job and things to do. We are planning to go as expats, so we have some benefits. Also what are the possibilities of a job for me (I am a manager at Wal-Mart)? How much is furniture average cost (sofas, bedrooms, TVs) and utilities? We were once entertaining the thought of living in downtown Atlanta, but the cost of a decent condo runs a small fortune. Are there any really helpful websites that will help us look at rentals, furniture, travel expenses etc? Try to be as specific as possible so when we do our pre-move trip we will go fully prepared with some personal tips.
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I have lived in China for four years and was in Shanghai at my friend's condo last weekend. I live in Beijing...biz trip. Anyways, the most affluent and most modern apartments you'll find in Pudong, and expect prices to run similar to alot of big cities in the states...my friend has a nice 2 bedroom condo, albeit a little cozy, but well furnished/decorated/modern, with Statuettes, et. all in the courtyard...really nice place actually...they have somewhat of a bargain though and pay 3,500rmb...US 500/months plus utilities...they're about 20 minutes from the famous BUndt/Nanjing lu, etc..(I assume you've done some research?)...anyways, you'll probably be looking at 750-1000 US/month if you're just arriving and have children. Some places are very luxurious, heated floors, etc...
China is changing fast. You'll like Shanghai, it's a happening city...safe, clean, (still building in some areas)...the traffic can be a nuisance...and there's loads of foreign cafes/restaurants in case you feel like a taste of home...
Come to Beijing if you have the chance (airfare and China rail/overnite train are both very developed/modern and cheap) You definitely won't regret it!
What am I a tour guide? Advice? Try to learn the language...just for practical things...and then build from there...makes things much easier and you gain a sense of self worth. Also, coming from N.America, keep in mind while you live here that China is a country of 1.3 billion and it has only been developing for 25 years...although Shanghai is about as modern/cosmopolitan as it comes...the West esp. and some rural areas are still have much work. This is not the West. Have a great experience.
P.S. CLose to Shanghai...Suzhou is a beautiful city only about an hour away, also Wuxi, and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province...
I have lived in China for four years and was in Shanghai at my friend's condo last weekend. I live in Beijing...biz trip. Anyways, the most affluent and most modern apartments you'll find in Pudong, and expect prices to run similar to alot of big cities in the states...my friend has a nice 2 bedroom condo, albeit a little cozy, but well furnished/decorated/modern, with Statuettes, et. all in the courtyard...really nice place actually...they have somewhat of a bargain though and pay 3,500rmb...US 500/months plus utilities...they're about 20 minutes from the famous BUndt/Nanjing lu, etc..(I assume you've done some research?)...anyways, you'll probably be looking at 750-1000 US/month if you're just arriving and have children. Some places are very luxurious, heated floors, etc...
China is changing fast. You'll like Shanghai, it's a happening city...safe, clean, (still building in some areas)...the traffic can be a nuisance...and there's loads of foreign cafes/restaurants in case you feel like a taste of home...
Come to Beijing if you have the chance (airfare and China rail/overnite train are both very developed/modern and cheap) You definitely won't regret it!
What am I a tour guide? Advice? Try to learn the language...just for practical things...and then build from there...makes things much easier and you gain a sense of self worth. Also, coming from N.America, keep in mind while you live here that China is a country of 1.3 billion and it has only been developing for 25 years...although Shanghai is about as modern/cosmopolitan as it comes...the West esp. and some rural areas are still have much work. This is not the West. Have a great experience.
P.S. CLose to Shanghai...Suzhou is a beautiful city only about an hour away, also Wuxi, and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province...
What website and/or store would i go to for sale furniture?
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I need sale furniture that's kid proof. Can anyone help?
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With the advent of disposable furniture from famous brands like Ikea and the like, poor quality seems to be accepted as normal. It is not normal, necessary, or environmentally responsible. A properly made bedroom set should last a lifetime. Go to any antique exhibition and you will see sets that are hundreds of years old. Mission furniture, which originated in Great Britain, is still made to last a lifetime. There is wide verity to choose from at www.barnfurnituremart.com
Authentic Mission style furniture also known as Arts and Crafts furniture is a timeless choice. When it is made using the traditional methods that make it, truly authentic it is a bulletproof choice. You will have something that will last and last. Many stores sell Mission Style furniture that is not made in the traditional way using solid oak. Instead, they use what they call solid wood. That is code for particleboard. Baloney IS meat. The Barn Furniture sells Mission furniture built with the traditional methods in a multitude of price ranges
If you plan on only keeping your furniture for 1 to 5 years and treat your furniture with kid gloves Ikea may be a good choice, however, ask anyone that has had Ikea furniture for a while or attempted to move it. It tends to auto destruct upon moving. Those cam lock type assembly hardware just don't like to be moved. What makes it fairly inexpensive is what makes it poor quality. The whole thing is about freight and warehouse space. This should NOT YOUR PROBLEM. In my humble opinion, virtually all assemble yourself furniture is inferior quality mostly made of particleboard filled with formaldehyde.
With the advent of disposable furniture from famous brands like Ikea and the like, poor quality seems to be accepted as normal. It is not normal, necessary, or environmentally responsible. A properly made bedroom set should last a lifetime. Go to any antique exhibition and you will see sets that are hundreds of years old. Mission furniture, which originated in Great Britain, is still made to last a lifetime. There is wide verity to choose from at www.barnfurnituremart.com
Authentic Mission style furniture also known as Arts and Crafts furniture is a timeless choice. When it is made using the traditional methods that make it, truly authentic it is a bulletproof choice. You will have something that will last and last. Many stores sell Mission Style furniture that is not made in the traditional way using solid oak. Instead, they use what they call solid wood. That is code for particleboard. Baloney IS meat. The Barn Furniture sells Mission furniture built with the traditional methods in a multitude of price ranges
If you plan on only keeping your furniture for 1 to 5 years and treat your furniture with kid gloves Ikea may be a good choice, however, ask anyone that has had Ikea furniture for a while or attempted to move it. It tends to auto destruct upon moving. Those cam lock type assembly hardware just don't like to be moved. What makes it fairly inexpensive is what makes it poor quality. The whole thing is about freight and warehouse space. This should NOT YOUR PROBLEM. In my humble opinion, virtually all assemble yourself furniture is inferior quality mostly made of particleboard filled with formaldehyde.
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