About 10 years now I've been around in China. And thanks to places such as The Saloon and a few other reliable sources. I always find answers I may have. Thanks guys.
Am considering bailing out of Beijing for good and moving to the south to be with my girl. We spoken about marriage a lot and some questions come up for us during this process.
I would like to stop working for some time and do some exploration of China. And we all know how much trouble visas can give us... spare us the horror stories.
My girl suggests that since we will be married, I could in fact leave my current position, give up my Resident's permit(Z visa), and the job I hate and get a family L visa which i can stay wherever i like. Just as long as I don't work.
My question to you guys out there is
1. Has anyone ever done this before?
2. What kind of problems did you have after 1-3 years down the road?
3. If you were to look for work again in the future, how was the process of getting a new residents permit
I am considering doing this because I just, frankly speaking, dislike Beijing now very much. That has always been a complaint, if you've been around, and now it seems also that my health isn't as good as it once was.
Beijing is a monster of a city and commuting sucks because of distance and the population. The hustle and bustle of Beijing doesn't suit me well any longer. I am considering moving to a 3rd tier city, less polluted and less populated with slower lifestyle.
I am only concerned that when I am ready to start working again. How much trouble would I have getting my Z back ...IF I wanted to do that.