Thursday, March 1, 2012

A DBA Salary in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China

A DBA Salary in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China?
Hi all, I would like to know how about salary ranges in Changzou, Jiansu, China. I a foreigner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and recently I am offered to be a DBA in Changzhou. I have been asked about the expected salary and since I have no idea about living expenses and job market in China, I am seeking for advices. I really appreciate any information on living expenses, job market, and life in Changzhou. Another concern for me is how secure will be my job in china. About Me: I am a DBA (Oracle, Postgres) with 3 years of working experience and Bachelor's degree. About the position: DBA to enhance companies data life-cycle, organize and analyse data, reporting, business intelligence. Thanks in advance
China - 2 Answers
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According to one investigation initialized by ITPUB in 2009, the biggest Database tech community. The monetary unit is Chinese currency RMB here. Firstly, the salary of DBA is generally higher than software developer. 72.1% of them is higher than 4000. Among them, 31.3%'s salary are more between 4000 and 5999; 17.7% can have 6000 to 7999; 11.6% can get 8000 to 9999; 11.5% can earn more than 10000. Changzhou is not a big city. But it should be convenient for living. The house price there is much cheaper than the major big cities in China. So the money you make is enough for your living. Maybe you can even afford the loan of buying an apartment. As you know, DBA is one of the stablest job in IT area. But language fluency is required for DBA, you are safe if you can communicate with your technical colleague and your boss.
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AROUND 6,000 CND

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

What is wrong with Monday

What is wrong with Monday ?
Please, tell me why I don't like Mondays. It's only 7:30 AM, and I am already melancholy. I just figured out some chick who I thought was just a nice girl who liked to to chat online, has been working me hard for a couple of weeks, trying to set up one of those financial scams. You know the one, "I've got money in some mysterious bank accout, somewhere, I need your help to get it. Can you help me, please?" I am so naive, I gotta stop that. She finally got around to it. Worked me, set me up for weeks! B**h! Probably wasn't even a girl, it was some hairy guy in Kuala Lumpur, who posted a pretty picture. Darn! I should have seen that one coming, instead, I just stepped right in front of the bus, got out of the way just in time, though. Like ,I said, I am so naive. If people do not stop messing with my mind, playing with my emotions, I am just going to stop associating with anybody! I swear to God, I am tired of it. And, I'm not being paranoid. Well, maybe a little, it just pisses me off. I am not sure I'd call it punk, but it was a song. Boomtown Rats, I believe. I do get out in public, meet people, face to face. One of those just tore me up recently too. I am just way too easy, that's the problem. Gotta get tough! Not cynical. I love humanity. Just have to be careful.
Psychology - 6 Answers
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i'm with you, mondays are not my kinda days
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Tell me why I don't like Mondays. Wasn't that a punk rock song? lol Yes, your situation does suck...but you're not the only person this has happened to. When one is lonely, they can be extremely vulnerable. I had something similar happen four years ago. A guy from England whom I met at a US/UK romance website was pretty much pretending to be my friend, that he wanted something "more." and even though I was 43, and college educated, I was STILL dumb enough to believe it. With each email and IM, he let me build up a bunch of hopes, dreams, fantasies...and I told him things I had never shared with anyone else. He even went so far as to talk about the possibility of marriage (and when you're a woman over 40 that's not something to be trifled with). I broke up with a guy I had been dating three years because this other guy sounded so promising...and then one day suddenly without any warning he knocked me down viciously in one fall swoop. I had never had such a cruel, attacking and abusive parting email before or since. I was left feeling like I had gotten broadsided by a car or something! Even worse? After that, he disappeared off my MSN messenger, I couldn't reach him by phone or email. It was as if he had never existed! I found out later on that the guy was MARRIED and that he had attempted to scam several other women at that same website...all of us with the same fantasy that they were going to meet that smart, kind Englishman ala Hugh Grant and settle in a manor house somewhere in the countryside and live happily ever after with no worries. He "dumped" us all in the same way...basically when he was getting close to getting found out! Anyway, it was just terrible. I remember I was just devastated by this. I cried for weeks, lost weight, couldn't eat, couldn't sleep... and over what? A few romantic words and some empty promises on a screen and one phone call to a guy who had the WORST British accent I had ever heard! Why? Because it felt like a violation...almost a psychological rape of sorts. Maybe you're feeling that way about now? It would only be natural... Anyway, now I look back and think WTF were you thinking, girl? Yeah, because I let my guard down, I let this phantom lover "break my heart" but I'm so thankful that a lot worse didn't happen (like him stealing my money or identity). Yeah, Mr. "Wonderful" from Wiltshire pretty much wrote me a big fat reality check, that's for sure....the tear I shed at that time forced me to open my eyes and look at things differently...and I eventually realized that I was looking for happiness/love in all the wrong places...and not appreciating what I had right in my own backyard...and realizing that made all the difference in the world. but still this is not really about Mondays...or any other day of the week. It's about regaining trust in your fellow human beings, about how yow you plan to deal with your emotions ,and what attitude you'll choose to take...it's all about your attitude, trust me on that. You don't have to choose to let that one situation define your entire experience with humanity or let it leave you embittered. Consider it a hard lesson learned, then move on. (However, if I were you, I'd consider reporting this with your bank or the Federal Trade Commission FTC if they got any $$ from you) Why not look at it this way? Since the baggage has been removed, you now know know what doesn't work. You have a new opportunity here. If you really want to meet people, then shut off that computer and get out into your community and TALK to other people in real time. Take a class, do volunteer work, walk a dog...something other than just relying on stuff online. If you do meet others online, set some guidelines (like being in the same or a neighboring state wher you can take it into real time a lot faster)...in other words, think globally but DATE locally, that's the answer. That's what I did. Luckily, the guy had been dating took me back, and now we've been together 7 years and I've never been happier. No it's not a "movie" romance, but I've learned there's nothing more romantic than reality :) Hang in there, it will get better. Honest.
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That would hurt. I think honesty and love are the foundations of happiness - and parts of society are not like that anymore. You have 2 choices as I see it - get bitter, or, believe in decency and hold out for it in your own life.
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For one thing if there was no Monday we wouldnt have to put up with that doleful solomon grundy threnody would we. also tryin to escape the police when everyon has there Monday morning washin on the line and you keep gettin caughtup in it an they catchyou an drag you down the pokey an you end up in court next Monday mornin Thats whats wrong with it what times breakfast
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i totally agrre w/ you! MONDAYS SUCK!
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Who does likes Mondays? lol, Their the first day of the week which means you have to start your boring daily routine over again... as for the internet scam, if someone you don't know asks you for $ over the internet and they don't know you, just know it's some kind of scam. Hope it doesn't happen to you again..

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

India and KL spending money advice

India and KL spending money advice.?
I will visit Kuala Lumpur for a day on my way to India where I will stay for 7 days, then back to KL for 4 days before heading home. How much money would you advise me to bring? Below is a rough itinerary Day 1 KL LCCT ~ KL -Breakfast -Petronas Towers -Sightseeing -Lunch -return to LCCT Day 2 Delhi -Explore the city Day3 Varanasi -Explore Day4 Varanasi -Ayurveda Day5 Agra -Taj Mahal -Agra Castle -Fatehpur Sikri Day6/7 Jaipur -Amber Fort -Bapu Bazaar -Rajastan night tour -Wind Palace Day8 Delhi -explore the sights Day9 KL -Visit Batu Caves Day10 -Melaka Day11 -Putrajaya Day12 -Petronas Towers -Departure I know I should be working this out my self, but would appreciate any insight from experienced travellers. Thank you in advance. I neglected to mention that I have already paid for all accomodation and travel.
Other - Asia Pacific - 2 Answers
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4000 us Dollars other than international travel expenses.
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If you can buy a round trip bus ticket from the airport to Down town KL, do. its almost 45 minutes away and the taxi fare is expensive. but they do have very nice buses that make the trip every hour or so and you can get a deal as part of your air ticket. even after you have purchased it. KL can be quite expensive but there is much you can do for small amounts of money. The butterfly and bird cages at the park are amazing. Temples and towers with great views etc. If you can get a rogue taxi he will make you a package deal. I found and Indian guy in the backpacker district and he made my trip. I ended up eating lunch with his family at a small restaurant they owned and it was fantastic. India is a different matter. it is generally much cheaper and has so many sights and things to do that I just can't list them. Again its a good idea to get a local driver for the day to show you around and be your protector. He will make sure you don't get taken while shopping and generally keep you safe. A rule of thumb. No matter how fancy the restaurant. If you cannot see their kitchen do not eat there. Some of the hotels kitchens are disgusting. When you decide to eat street food. Pick out a shop that has lots of people eating at it. the food will be fresher and safer. and you get to watch your food prepared so you know how clean the process is. With your travel and hotel costs covered... $2000 should be a very safe number and you don't have to spend it all of course. and remember that there are banks and ATM's in India and KL so you don't have to carry large amounts of money around. If you email me I will send along a list of things to remember for your trip, Just safety tips and tricks that I have learned in years of international travel. Aslocran@yahoo.com this is not a commercial thing. Just advice from a fellow traveler. You will have a blast. Do not decide to take the Waters at Varanasi. its a good way to be sick for the rest of your life. And if you get a chance go by the Bodi tree and get a fallen leaf or two off the ground. A great little present that is free for any people that you know that are into Indian religions. The Taj is pretty cool and the surrounding grounds are amazing. If you can go early in the morning you will do better and its usually clearer at that time making for better pictures. and get a bag that has a strap long enough to put around your neck. a little thought can save you lots of trouble. There are a couple of neat little book stores in Varanasi but I can't remember their names. You definitely need a good guide in this town, Have fun.