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Wed 13-Dec-06, 12:33 AM
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Dec 2006 Occupation: ESL Teacher Location: 
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 | Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? It's a good idea to check if the country you are going to requires a four, six or eight digit pin for ATMs. I used to have a four digit pin and when I went overseas, I found that in some countries ATMs will only accept six or eight and I couldn't use ATMs. I had to go into the bank and withdraw money over the counter and that is not always convenient. Exported Kiwi, it sounds like you need to take control of your own money. A lot of girls go for western guys for the amount of $$ they earn - don't be a sucker. If she's got new shoes and you can't even afford a beer... |
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Thu 21-Dec-06, 11:35 PM
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| ESL Rookie  Join Date: Oct 2006 Nationality: American Occupation: English Teacher Location: 
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  | Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? Hello All, I'm about to take the plunge and head off to China. Would you say 3,500 Yuan would be good to start with in cash and the other in the Savings? Happy Holidays! Thanks.
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Fri 22-Dec-06, 03:58 PM
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| Senior Member   Join Date: May 2006 Nationality: Kiwi who's been exported! Occupation: Beer taster, hehehehehe! Location:
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| Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? Yep dude, ample! It's enough to pay, in cash, for most hotels, shop for a few days, pay taxis etc. keep the rest tucked away in savings! geo - star; I know it looks like she's after my money, and I can assure you, it's not the case. I figure she's put up with my shit for 2 years so she's earned the right to have a say about household finances. I also said that I have an ample stash of USD which grows by the month. I've taken my cards off her and put her on an allowance now, which is still higher than I give myself, but she's happy, and if the wife's happy, I'm happy....more peace that way! 
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Fri 22-Dec-06, 08:46 PM
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| Guru   Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: British Occupation: Teacher Location: 
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| Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? hahaha... yep, keeping a woman happy means we can have a peaceful house to live in and relax. Glad to hear she aint after ur money! You're a clever man exported_kiwi! |
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Sat 23-Dec-06, 01:28 AM
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| ESL Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Nationality: American Occupation: English Teacher Location:
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| Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? Thanks for the help. Kiwi, as long as you are happy with the situation and she does for you. Forget what anybody else believes. If that changes, then you change. Relationships are about give and take. You might give more of one thing, but she might take much more of something else. Be happy and hook me up when I get there! Happy Holidays!
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Sat 23-Dec-06, 05:53 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Nationality: Kiwi who's been exported! Occupation: Beer taster, hehehehehe! Location:
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| Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? Yeah, it's a fairly good relationship and I'm kinda happy with it on the whole....could be a lot worse but I never go into anything with my eyes closed! Just let me know when you're over here, you have my number so we'll hook up and plan some mischief! Safe journeys!
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Wed 27-Dec-06, 11:51 AM
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| ESL Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2005 Nationality: UK Occupation: Assistant Bar Manager Location: 
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| Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? On the subjetc of money, how useful are credit cards as a payment option whilst waiting for job and wages/taiwanese bank account? Obviously shops will accept them, but if I want to pay a deposit/rent on a flat, can I pay by credit card or will I have to pay cash? |
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Wed 27-Dec-06, 12:37 PM
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| Administrator   Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location:
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 | Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? You will need to pay by cash or direct bank transfer. Real estate agents will shy away from credit cards and IF they do accept them, they would charge you the credit card processing fee of around 5%.
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Fri 05-Jan-07, 12:27 PM
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| Wannabe Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Occupation: mechanic Location: 
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| Re: Money Tip - How much to take overseas? Get to know people where your going in case things don't pan out. couchsurfs.com is a good place to find a place to crash if you are cash strapped.....try busking too  |
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