Typhoon in Taiwan

[Teacher]

Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday, flooding low-lying regions, causing landslides that blocked traffic, and delaying international flights. however we have been feeling it for three days of rain and wind. Sinlaku made landfall in coastal Ilan county in northeastern Taiwan at 1:30 a.m. which is the same time zone as Philippines.
Stuck in the apartment all weekend with high wind and rain. felling home sick for the philippines the rain reminds me of those wonderful lazy days relaxing back home. Taiwan is so very western in it's living style nice place to visit if you are longing for a taste of easy living. only one problem very little english spoken and it not cheap by philippines standards. But thats why I have a job lol....food is high and import food oh my god! rent is cheap the island is beautiful. People are friendly to the best of my knowledge but still no place like Philippines.

[atlargex]

But it's a great place to make money as a English teacher.

I just flew from Kaohsiung Airport & there were no delays, all the flights took off on schedule. I was a little reluctant when I left for the airport (from Tainan) because I thought there's going to be a lot delays or cancellations...but that was not the case. Very glad I didn't flying from Taoyuan airport I know a lot of flights were screwed up.

Happy Moon Festival Teacher!

[Teacher]

atlargex you are a teacher too or an Engineer? only seem to be that here for foreigners. I'm in Miao-li so nothing but wind and rain as always the mountains protect us from Typhoons. Happy Moon Festival to you. what do you think of Taiwan? 2 hours from Philippines very different huh?

[atlargex]

I'm neither a Teacher nor an engineer. I'm Taiwanese & I currently work and live in China in charge of sourcing & managing a team of employees and suppliers for an optical company....I love my job as 80% of the time I work remotely through phone and computers from my home in Zhuhai (all my suppliers are in other cities). I love both Taiwan and Philippines, and yes they are indeed very different culturally and ethnically from another----both places' got countless things that I love about as well as a few things that truely irritates me, but without a doubt I wouldn't mind retiring in either place.....though I may have to give Philippines a slight edge. But for now, Zhuhai is the place of my preference, it's got everything that I look for in a small city: low cost of living, great sub tropical weather, excellent food, great shopping, just a hop and a skip away from Macau & Hong Kong...even Taiwan (70 minute flight), and last but certainly not least...we have aloooooooooooot of beautiful women around (I'm single & in my early 40's by the way ).

[Teacher]

I really hope I have a chance to meet you someday when you are back here in Taiwan. I'm thinking of changing cities next year and maybe going to work for public school System. right now working at NUU in Miao li and a bushybon so it is okay. yeah the girls I know what you mean. But I'm married to a young Beautiful woman. So the girl issues are not something I think about to much.

[atlargex]

I would highly recommend Tainan as your next stop---it's probably my favorite city in Taiwan......large enough where everything you need is available but not overly developed. I lived there for 8 years before moving to China.....I loved it there. It's true, southern Taiwanese are more hospitable & down to earth, great weather (less humidity), friendly country folks, and very few natural disasters like drought, earth quake damages, & floods. Ok, enough ranting....my apologies to Rhoody....I know this is DI, not TI forum...

[Teacher]

Awww great what next? LOL

[Teacher]

Now, almost going to move right over my city. A Super typhoon (cata 5 storm) right on top me. Sounds like so much fun. anyone have an extra rubber boat? LOL water wings?

[atlargex]

Yeah, Miaoli got slammed during from the last one....hopefully you guys will come out of this one better. Stay home & stay safe Teacher.

[Teacher]

感谢非常我的朋友。 我将做在星期一，我可能认为休息日的我的最好。 好事。

我认为那使用汉语在论坛将使他们疯狂。