Hi, Im 37 from New Zealand and I want to move to Shanghai in a few months to live there for at least a year. I was there for a short visit recently so I have some idea of what to expect from living there. The problem that I can see for myself is that I do not have the skills or qualifications that are most in demand from local employers. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Regards Tyrone.
Finding work in Shanghai
tyronew
29 June 2014 03:08:58
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kenjee
30 June 2014 09:36:15
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Hello Tyrone and welcome on board 
Could you please tell our members a bit more so that they can possibly guide you better? In which field are you seeking an employment?
Your best bet will be to find a job in a field that you have good expertise.
Regards
Kenjee
tyronew
30 June 2014 11:46:28
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Hi Kenjee,
Thanks for your input. I am a qualified builder, i worked in the UK driving tractors, in France crewing on a super yacht, in Australia in the mines, i have worked in sales and in retail and at the moment i am self employed drawing building plans in NZ. The biggest problem that i have is that i have a back problem that stops me from doing and hard physical work like i used to. I have found it difficut to think of a field in Shanghai that i would be suited to. I don't speak chinese and i know that is not ideal, but i would welcome any input.
Regards Tyrone.
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