Hi Ladies and Gentlemen
I have recently joined this fine forum,
I am from Australia (Western Australia to be specific).
My connection with China lays in experience in my companies procurement dealings with mainland Chinese firms.
These negotiations led me to visit China a number of times,
I meet some wonderful nationals that I now count as friends.
I fell in love with the culture (Including the frustrating Yes Minister part
) and the many people I met from all walks of life.
I have some very very basic Mandarin speaking skills,
I can however swear and curse like a native.
Thank you THANK YOU MR PIN YIN !!!!!
I thought after 20 odd years of being in business (am in my early forties)it was time for my version of a sea change or tree change.
So I decided in a scotch infused brainstorm,
I would like to go to China for at least 12 months !!!!!
Well normaly as we all know that ideas stemming
from alcohol tend to be fleeting but this one stayed.
So here I am,
wanting to share my,and gather others experiences before I take this great leap of faith.
What do you think guys and girls do I have a chance or is it folly?