I'm moving to Hong Kong!

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SamuelRSmith on 03 July 2012

Just had a phone call from HSBC, and they've offered me a 12 month contract working for them in Hong Kong.

I'll be working for their investment banking arm, developing technology and systems for them and their clients.

I am literally buzzing, right now.

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Millenium on 03 July 2012

I want to go with! Congrats ;)

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Kasz216 on 03 July 2012

Whoa, congratulations.

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Sino Centre is best way to buy games in HK

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SamuelRSmith on 03 July 2012

Thanks for the messages, guys.

I start August 27th. When you consider my vacation to Florida 25th July - 15th August... I have very little time left in the UK.

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badgenome on 03 July 2012

Congrats, dude!

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blkfish92 on 03 July 2012

You're only 20?!

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SamuelRSmith on 03 July 2012

Bristow9091 said:
Congratulations, that sounds like it could be great!

I assume they'll be setting up your accommodation, right? I mean, I reckon it'd be difficult finding your own place in a foreign country.

Also, do you speak any Chinese? I imagine it'd be pretty awkward trying to live somewhere for 12 months if you don't know the language, lol.

Actually, I had to find my own accommodation, I had already got this sorted out before the job offer (as having to find somewhere in a handful of weeks would be impossible). So, I told Hong Kong's City University of my situation, and they offered me a room if I got the job.

EDIT: And, no, I do not speak Canonese. However, due to being under British rule for a century, and having an extremely high number of migrant workers, the vast majority of people speak English. I will pick up some Cantonese on the go, and spend time learning the basics before I get there.