Psst! (from my throwaway account)
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Oh, I'm serious, I've been disliking Shenzhen more and more lately, and I can't remember since when.
- While walking on the sidewalks, one must make way for those electric bikes (what we call small motorcycles or scooters that go pretty fast), which is so annoying!
Safety tip for sidewalks: Electric bikes and bicycles are sometimes quite "free" on Shenzhen sidewalks; mind your surroundings while walking and don’t just stare at your phone all the time!
- When waiting for the elevator (lift) for the metro, people often just push their way forward without queuing up. Isn't it infuriating?
- Getting on and off buses or metros, I often encounter situations where people on the inside haven’t even stepped down before those on the outside rush in. Where’s the "get-off before you get-on" etiquette?
Small tip for public transport: Sometimes people at metro stations or while getting on and off the train can be very “enthusiastic,” and they might not strictly adhere to "get-off before you get-on" or queuing. Try to keep a calm state of mind or avoid peak hours if possible.
- Moreover, I live in a “urban village” style (the kinds of buildings packed tightly together like an old rural community in the middle of the city), with kids yelling and shouting all around, driving me mad.
- Greedy real estate agents and landlords are truly bewildering.
- I've splashed out quite a bit, but my quality of living hasn't been satisfying, with rather poor cost-effectiveness!
Reference for accommodation selection: If you want to find a place to live in Shenzhen, especially for a long-term stay, urban villages may offer cheaper rent, but their environment tends to be noisy, and soundproofing generally isn’t great. For short term trips consider hotels or well-reviewed homestays; these are easier to handle. When looking for housing, check multiple listings and inquire about actual conditions from agents—before signing any contract, read the terms carefully.
Oh, I’ve increasingly wanted to leave this place of Shenzhen.
Lacking someone to vent about these troubles to, my only recourse is to quietly rant online (under a different non-essential account) late into the night. - While walking on the sidewalks, one must make way for those electric bikes (what we call small motorcycles or scooters that go pretty fast), which is so annoying!
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A few days after I posted my rant, a flood of comments praising Shenzhen suddenly appeared, and they looked suspiciously AI-generated. Are they really buying these kinds of comments now?
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+1. Yesterday, I posted a complaint about Shenzhen's job market, and then a string of overly positive comments flooded in. They didn't sound like they were written by actual people at all, it's so creepy.
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On the housing front, you can get a self-contained single room in a residential complex near Taoyuan Metro Station for 1700. If that's unaffordable, other first-tier cities are even tougher. Beijing's rental costs are double Shenzhen's.
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Well, it really depends. Taoyuan might be too far from work for some. And apartments in residential complexes closer to the office are simply unaffordable.
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I've been in my current apartment for 4.5 years. Now, with my younger brother coming, I need a two-bedroom place. The decision to move has made me incredibly anxious. We planned to move by the end of April, but I still haven't found anything suitable. Most places are awkwardly laid out, and you encounter sub-landlords with strange demands who are always looking for excuses to tack on extra fees.
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This is the first time I've ever heard of a 'furniture depreciation fee' since coming to Shenzhen. House hunting this year has been a nightmare – places are expensive and terrible quality. Almost every contact is an agent, and some even demand an agent fee. It's outrageous.
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I just left Shenzhen. Staying there really got me down (made me 'emo'), and I lost a ton of weight.
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Hahaha, I saw your IP address! I've been thinking about moving to Shanghai too. How's it going there for you?
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Time to switch cities. Ever since I came to Shenzhen, it feels like nothing's going my way. I'm not even going to bother looking for a job here anymore.
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I'm considering leaving Shenzhen now.
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I'm feeling a bit on edge today too. I just wanted to chill at home and sleep in during the holiday, but the middle-aged guys next door were having a loud get-together with their door wide open, chattering away in some out-of-town dialect. It lasted forever and completely ruined my mood.
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People like that are so irritating.
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The moment you start thinking about leaving, it's pretty much decided. The day I finally left Shenzhen, I felt an incredible sense of relief, like a huge weight had been lifted.
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So where did you escape to, girl?
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Electric bikes were introduced to make daily commutes easier for everyone. Shenzhen is already working on managing the situation, and I'm confident we'll see positive changes soon.
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I want to leave Shenzhen too. I'm actually feeling depressed here.
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Judging by your profile, you seem like someone who really enjoys life. If Shenzhen is genuinely making you unhappy, perhaps it's better to leave.
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I truly can't stand the living environment in Shenzhen.