Shanghai - Post Report Question and Answers
Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?
Yes. - Nov 2020
Despite the constant poor air quality and occasional discomforts from cultural differences (not queuing, loud shouting, shoving, littering, etc.). I would still move to this city - Apr 2017
No. - Oct 2016
Maybe. - Dec 2014
Yes, in a heartbeat. Though I am a little China'd out at the moment. - Aug 2014
Yes! - Aug 2011
Absolutely. - Dec 2010
Yes. - Jul 2010
Yes. It is one of the worlds most amazing cities. If they'd clean up the air and food, free the internet, and get rid of 5 million people or so, it might be the #1. Safety, schooling, housing, restaurants, museums, day trip options, nightlife, shopping, work opportunities, and more are all wonderful. - Feb 2009
No. While Shanghai is definitely and easy hardship post, it lacks charm and personality. The people are cold and sometimes downright mean. Some foreigners can handle the pushing and the shoving, the screaming; and the overall lack of regard for human life. This is mostly because they are blinded by greed as Shanghai is experiencing a modern day gold rush--and most expats think they are going to come here and make it big. The total absence of congeniality really wears on me. I can handle charos, but a smile or a please, or a thank you would be nice. There is no word for 'excuse me' in the Chinease language. - Jun 2008
