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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #30 on: December 11, 2009, 12:07:24 pm »
I have been told and read many times that private tutoring is the way to go.  I know the problem of getting students.  The first one would be the hardest but then word of mouth spreads like crazy over there.  I hear the average is 100 rmb per hour.  The possibilities are endless.

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #31 on: December 11, 2009, 12:25:30 pm »
Ted,

I'll be there if I can figure a way. (Doubtful)  Right now I am shooting for Feb 1 with a possible March 1.  Either way I will more than likely stay until May 1 when both of my girls graduate.

I also talked with Peggy about meeting up with you and your wife.  She is not traveling right now so I will remind her again.

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #32 on: December 12, 2009, 01:45:43 am »
Brian,

That's an interesting way around a Z visa. this is from the embassy website:-
Business Visa (F Visa) is issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months. I suppose you could be giving a lecture or maybe it could be a cultural exchange!
Yes Jim no shortage of private students here! A popular way is to teach 3 or 4 students at a time and then they split the cost between them. You charge a higher hourly rate but because they split the cost it works out cheaper for them! Everybody wins,only problem is the number of people you have coming to your door!:icon_cheesygrin:
Ted, don't know how legit this is or how much they charge!
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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #33 on: December 12, 2009, 07:18:58 am »
Paul,

There are ways around most things in China.
Sure you have to use your head, like in most things you get involved in, in life. No-one said the students always have to come to you, there's no reason why you can't on occasion go to them. There are many so called businesses conducted from home in China, it's an everyday occurance in most housing blocks. It's not as if your going to have a steady stream of students coming and going all day long. Probably it will be an evening thing anyway, after normal working hours, the neighbours would all be then glued to there TVs, rather than looking out at the comings and goings of neighbours visitors...lol!!

No-ones suggesting to be blase, It's upto the individules what arrangements your going to make to undertake their private tuition plans... All i know is, that there was and are, plenty making good money teaching private English lessons, and few if any have a full Z visa....
Many being just like Ted and others, being married to a Chinese National and making a bit (a good bit) on the side....  

David.....

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #34 on: December 12, 2009, 05:52:38 pm »
It seems we have a number of brothers wanting to meet up in February. i am one of them.  i mentioned it to my wife and she really liked the idea.  She thought that it would be good for the wives to get to know each other and exchange ideas, etc.  So if we can set a date, like a weekend for example to get together in Guangzhou, I would be willing to make the trip down from Beijing.  Besides she said it is warmer there than Beijing.  we can make our island plans around it also.  I know the 14th is New Years so that is out.  What about the third week end in February?  I am just throwing that out so those that are coming just before the 14th would have a chance to come also.  Lets try to set it up.  (Willy, I was kidding about your bedroom and home).  If TTWjr or Willy could find a good inexpensive hotel for us to stay at, we could all stay there.  I think it would be fun.
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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #35 on: December 12, 2009, 06:42:36 pm »
JimB
thats a good idea there is a hotel that my wife books rooms for people
who come and visit her company for her boss. its not a bad place and when
we had our house painted we stayed there 1 night because of the paint smell
and we got the room for 268 rmb  now that was when the trade fair was in town
and all the rooms were from 1100rmb to 1800 rmb depending on which hotel. very clean
nice rooms in the haizhu district  downtown is a 25 minute bus ride with no traffic

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #36 on: December 13, 2009, 10:12:24 am »
Could you put the info out in this thread? We will see how many can make it, then get a group rate.
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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #37 on: December 13, 2009, 06:49:19 pm »
I've updated the first post with a summary of the who will be in China and where over the new year festival period.
I'll update if and when we get some more replies.

It would be great if the GZ guys could meet up, there is going to be enough of us there to have a pretty big get together which could be good fun.
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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #38 on: December 13, 2009, 07:41:18 pm »
I will definately be there.  It should be a great weekend.  

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #39 on: December 18, 2009, 10:31:32 am »
I booked my flight yesterday and Sonia my translator has allready booked me a room over night. I will arrive in Shenyang friday evening February 12th. Leave Wednesday evening the 24th. Linda and i have no major plans other than spending time together. She mentioned going to Shanghai once on the phone, she said it is very beautiful there. Everything will depend on how her father is by then. I would love to go south and meet the guys there but will also depend on her father's condition.

I was a little suprised at the cost of my flight, much more expensive this time. I have a big layover in LA on the way back too. I think i have read on here that this is not everybody's favorite airport right?

Oh yeh i checked the long term weather forcast for north china and it said a major heat wave for February next year. It also said it would be a great year for guys from Ft. Lauderdale to visit. Just thought i would relay that info here.

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #40 on: December 18, 2009, 12:13:58 pm »
Yeah I know. Would love to. I'm thinking of divorcing my family? Instead of helping they block me. A heat wave would be nice since I don't want to be there in the cold. Not use to it anymore. If it drops below 60 degrees I'm wrapped up like it's 0 here. I'm hoping for June at best. Everyone is dragging their feet.

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #41 on: December 18, 2009, 10:19:55 pm »
Quote from: 'ttwjr32' pid='25397' dateline='1260661356'

JimB
thats a good idea there is a hotel that my wife books rooms for people
who come and visit her company for her boss. its not a bad place and when
we had our house painted we stayed there 1 night because of the paint smell
and we got the room for 268 rmb  now that was when the trade fair was in town
and all the rooms were from 1100rmb to 1800 rmb depending on which hotel. very clean
nice rooms in the haizhu district  downtown is a 25 minute bus ride with no traffic


I am booked into this hotel 'Yu Feng hotel' for a few days from Monday.  I am paying 250 rmb a night (i believe - but will wait and see the actual price when I get there).  I will let you all know what I think of it and try to get them to work on a group rate.  Although around 14th Feb may be pricey as that is New Year - so later in the month may be better unless we want to celebrate our first Chinese New Year as a group.

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #42 on: December 18, 2009, 10:35:23 pm »
yes thats a good idea willy

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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #43 on: December 19, 2009, 03:49:43 am »
If anyone is looking to book accommodation in GZ then you might want to check out http://www.5thhotel.com/En/phototours.aspx

Sunny has booked me a "Luxury suite with bedroom and living room" , which has a fully fitted kitchen with washing machine, cooker, microwave etc. The apartment has internet too.

She negotiated a rate of 140 RMB per night for us which isn't bad! She visited it today and said its very nice with many expats living there.
Its located beside "South China Normal University" (2 minute walk apparently) metro stop so very very convenient for getting around the city.
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RE: February Brotherhood invasion! - who is going where
« Reply #44 on: December 20, 2009, 03:51:37 pm »
Thanks for the news, Ronan :)
I'll talk about it to Lyian, so that she can look about it :)
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