Sean

History nerd. Developer. Traveler. 愛學國語.

[Sean @swilsonian]

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@MMcCreesh I’m not sure if its pro or a con in Taiwan that Ride Taiwan Ride sounds a bit like Round Taiwan Round, an established tours company: https://t.co/q8kdPOJfi8

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@shu_wang_gong Also it's frustrating that the linked post doesn't indicate HOW the person went from uni student to Gold Card, how long that took, what area they applied under, etc.

[Sean @swilsonian]

@shu_wang_gong AFAIK, foreign grads of TW unis can find jobs more easily, but they aren't legally req'd to be paid as much as foreign grads of foreign unis. So you can get a job, but you often get low pay.

FYI I know the subject of this article, FYI he's already moved to NZ.

[𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙨 @fransglobal]

Why is this left to volunteers. Where are the national and local authorities ?

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@JohnChungEnLiu From https://t.co/u9Yr9cNbmS

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@JohnChungEnLiu "Applications for parental leave were minimal; workers were unwilling to take leave w/o salary compensation. The gov added compensation at 60% of salary for 6 months of parental leave. Working women who give birth use the paid 6 months of leave but not the add'l 18 unpaid months"

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@Nihaositgoing Sorry, looks like I spoke too soon:
Appears to me that the Gold Card Office is getting folded into / converted into a more general organization?

Still, I'm unable to find a website for this new Talent org, or to find it on Google Maps yet

[Sean @swilsonian]

@Nihaositgoing And let me guess, staffed by 0 APRC holders or 新台灣人?

[Sean @swilsonian]

@papagaeio I'm from nearby.
I highly recommend the MD Renaissance Festival if you go in the fall.

Basically Medieval Times for the whole day, in a forest, and everyone cosplays as medieval Brits.

Live Bands, plays, juggling, etc.

https://t.co/n5P22gDP5n

[Sean @swilsonian]

@WhenInTaiwan tis truly a shame.
Thanks for reminding everyone about its existence, though!
You're out here doing the Lord's work!

[Sean @swilsonian]

@thenewslensintl Recheck your headline.

[Sean @swilsonian]

@VictoriaCoren @wynaliu @oatmemo @NYTGames @VictoriaCoren This should be a clue to BBC4 to do a BBC America version of Only Connect! I love the UK version, but as a septic I don't get lots of UK-centric clues.

Please do a (dumbed-down) USA-centric version and bring it across the pond!

[Sean @swilsonian]

@trickytaipei I think Tiki Republik in Fulong Beach did a great job of incorporating these pieces into their Tiki/beach vibe.
Also ideal for parents eating w/ young kids, doesn't matter if these old chairs get wet or sandy, just wipe them down!

Few more shots here: https://t.co/uw5gXhgcM4

[Sean @swilsonian]

Great video w/ high production values, showcasing Taipei. Really hooks you into some of the story of the city.
Worth sharing with fellow map nerds and travelers!

[Andrew McGarrity @AndrewMcGarrity]

Bright Trip out with another fantastic map explainer. In partnership with @TourTaiwanTTB
Taipei's Map-EXPLAINED! Enjoy!
https://t.co/ex9ishufzw

[Sean @swilsonian]

@brianhioe Think of it like shibari sur-le-mer, you'll feel better

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@Nihaositgoing @antoinesjc @RaphaelVerove On the flipside of that, I worked so much more overtime at a Taiwanese startup, with a much smaller salary, than when I worked at a larger, more-established company.
YMMV.

[Sean @swilsonian]

@Nihaositgoing @antoinesjc @RaphaelVerove Yes, look for startups on CakeResume or Yourator.
Companies like PicCollage and ViewSonic are good for foreigners too.

I'd love to see a yearly list of best, most accessible companies for international workers in Taiwan.
Different categories, diff. language abilities, etc.

[Sean @swilsonian]

@x3nome NYC crabcakes are 2nd to none!