Live & Work In Hong Kong, 3rd Edition

Notes; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction: Why Come to Hong Kong?; Part One: Living in Hong Kong; 1 Living as a Hong Konger; Challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong; Expatriate lifestyles; Pick a lifestyle; Unemployed or 'trailing' spouses or partners; 2 Managing Costs; Main costs; Other costs; 3 Arriving at the Airport; Visitor information and help; Money; Shops and restaurants; Luggage; Accommodation; Medical; Washroom and nursing facilities; Other facilities; Transport connections; Airport Express trains; Airport buses; Taxis; Limousines; Ferries; Useful phone number; 4 Getting Around; Trains; Light rail and bus services; Ferries; Trams; Taxis; Elevated walkways; Driving; 5 Looking for Accommodation; Finding a home; Popular neighbourhoods; Searching for a property; Renting a property; Other options; Short-term hotel accommodation; Utilities; Pets; Life in your new home; Removals companies; 6 Eating and Drinking; Local delicacies; Afternoon teas, tea buffets and tea sets; Street snacks; Sandwiches; Drinks stalls; Coffee shops; Tea shops; Fast food; Restaurants; Dining locales; Take-away/home delivery; Halal/Kosher restaurants; Vegetarian and vegan restaurants; 7 Shopping; QTS shops; Malls; Shops; 8 Having and Raising Children in Hong Kong; Pregnancy and childbirth; Babysitters/nannies/full-time help; Adopting a child; Registering your baby's birth and obtaining a passport; Schools; Leisure activities and extra-curricular classes for children; Places to take kids; 9 Looking after your Health; Environmental safety; Food labelling; Infectious diseases; Drugs; Health insurance; Hospitals and GP services; Specialists; Stress; Counselling services; Alternative and complementary health; Physical fitness; Spa and beauty; Facial surgery and invasive treatments; 10 Saving and Spending; Part of the plan; Banks; Money changers; Financial planning; Investments and saving; Financial news and education resources; 11 Staying Safe; Crime; Religions; The political system; 12 Getting Married and Bereavement; Marriage; Bereavement; Part Two: Working in Hong Kong; 13 Working and Networking; Business environment; Expatriate employment sectors; Requirements; Visas; Job search; Employment contracts; Tax; Setting up a company; Banks; Setting up an office; Government support for businesses; IT infrastructure; Chambers of commerce; Other business clubs and networking organizations; 14 Being a Professional Woman in Hong Kong; Stories; Support organizations; 15 Teaching English; Trends in English teaching in Hong Kong; Do I need to be qualified to work as an English teacher in Hong Kong?; Salary and work visas; Employment sectors; 16 Developing yourself Professionally; Executive and life coaching; Undergraduate and postgraduate studies; Continuing education; Training; Language courses; General short courses for self-development; 17 Volunteering; Animal welfare; Conservation; Counselling and support; International humanitarian; Local issues; Part Three: having fun in Hong Kong; 18 G etting Involved in the Local Arts Scene; Arts festivals; Classical music concerts; Pop concerts; Jazz; Dance; Theatre; Major performance venues; Film; Chinese cultural activities; European cultural activities; Visual arts; Browsing art galleries; Books; 19 Playing Sports; Sporting events; Sports clubs and associations; Private sports and social clubs; Golf; 20 F inding Interest Groups; Asian interest; Friends of the arts; Amateur theatre groups; Choirs; Film buffs; Writers; Others; Women's clubs; Country associations; University alumni associations; 21 Taking Classes; General interest; Antiques; Cooking; Cosmetics-making; Dance; Flower arranging; Jewellery and glass; Languages; Painting and fine arts; Pottery; Music; Photography; Singing; Sports; Wine appreciation and tasting; 22 Visiting Places of Interest; Peace and tranquillity; Urban bustle; Historical sightseeing; Museums; 23 Exploring the Great Outdoors; Hiking; Camping; Cycling; Outdoor adventures; Junks; Bird- and animal-watching; 24 Travelling; Popular Asian destinations; Chinese travel; Visas; Travel agents; 25 Enjoying the Night Life; Expat districts for socializing; Tea dances; Latin American dancing; Karaoke; Massage parlours; The gay scene; 26 Dating; Hong Kong: graveyard of expat marriages?; Dating websites, organizations and personals; Appendix 1 Tertiary Institutions; Appendix 2 Airlines; Appendix 3 Consulates; Appendix 4 Useful Telephone Numbers; Appendix 5 Calendar of Annual Festivals and Events in Hong Kong; Index.