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Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Anna Coffey

Anna Coffey — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:30:07 +0000

Oh Will! I’ve loved reading your blog as I’ve moved back and forth from China. I’m sad to see it end. Thank you so much for your delightful commentary on the vagaries of life in China!

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Kai

Kai — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 17:06:49 +0000

Great post, Will. You already know I’ve always enjoyed your blog posts and your humor. Hope you’ll still be in Silicon Valley whenever I make the big move back to the Bay Area! Cheers!

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4 Recent Trends In China Expat Blogging | MandMX.com — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:38:22 +0000

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Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Elliott Ng

Elliott Ng — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:36:40 +0000

“Who gets to live in China? Nobody, that’s who.” A great line from the post and one that reminds me of how fortunate I am to have lucked into my own “crazy stunt” to show up mid-career in China–with 3 kids and wife in tow–hoping to make a difference here. Hope your next leg of your journey is as exciting as your last, and that we get to share more of this next leg together as well!

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Beijing Wintering Lessons » Nutritioneer

Beijing Wintering Lessons » Nutritioneer — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:20:20 +0000

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Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Xavier R

Xavier R — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:00:06 +0000

Best of luck for what comes next.
I’ll be landing in Beijing around the time you’re leaving, we might even bump into each other at the airport
I plan on staying there for at least 5 years, already landed a job there, I consider myself among the lucky one in this regard.

I sure hope my time (that I hope will be much longer than 5 years, but it’s the girlfriend who’ll decide on that ) will be at least 25% as great as what you’ve just told us, and I would be pretty happy with less

This was a much better post than the two previous “expats leaving china” you were mentioning, and it bodes well for my future, so thank you again

Wish you continued success in the future (not being native english, I’m getting my inspiration from previous comments ), and please please please continue on writing like that. I’m sure Palo Alto is no less source of wonder than China was

Best,

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Bittersweet Beijing (苦甜北京） | Chinglish Diaries

Bittersweet Beijing (苦甜北京） | Chinglish Diaries — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:40:20 +0000

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Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Frank Fomby

Frank Fomby — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:08:13 +0000

Will – Great post. I’ve been back a little over 4 years now, and trust me in that you will find no shortage of material when you get back When I left I had spent (at that time) 30% of my life in Asia. Obviously the number will only get smaller, but the experience remains larger than life.
I wish continued success in the future!

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Samuel Yu

Samuel Yu — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:12:10 +0000

Many people are keeping moving, that’s true.
You are lucky you can back home easily.

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by 墙外楼 | 中国，我走了 - 中国数字时代

墙外楼 | 中国，我走了 - 中国数字时代 — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:31:00 +0000

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中国，我走了 | 墙外楼 — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:35:27 +0000

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Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Links for Your International Career Launch – December Edition | Leslie Forman, Global Citizen

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:28:03 +0000

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Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Kaitlin Solimine

Kaitlin Solimine — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:25:49 +0000

Thanks for this post, Will — I wish I found your site earlier.
As someone who has lived in China off and on since 1996 and has witnessed nearly three decades of changes there, I certainly agree with many of your points, especially that “There’s nothing sinister happening. It’s just a generational change.” I wrote about this very topic in a recent essay entitled ‘The China Expat in Exile’ in The World of Chinese Magazine (http://www.theworldofchinese.com/2012/09/the-china-expat-in-exile-a-response-to-the-mark-kitto-debate/). To me, it seems arbitrary to talk about expats ‘leaving China’ as if the only way we are connected to China is by living there permanently. Many of us do not have that *luxury* (due to family or work), but China is always a part of our lives; in fact, I find that living between borders had allowed me even greater access and understanding of both sides of the Pacific, something I may be too jaded to see if I lived permanently in the PRC.
Thank you for adding to the dialogue and I look forward to reading more here soon. And welcome to California — I’m sure you’ll like it here.
Best,
Kaitlin Solimine
Los Angeles, CA

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by n

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:49:05 +0000

i moved to china in 1998 when i was 21 and will leave in early 2013 after 15 yrs. thx for the encouraging words and evoking poignant memories. good luck.

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by steven

steven — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:11:30 +0000

you’ll regret it. there’s so much more to do in china !

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Michael D. Wallace

Michael D. Wallace — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:36:14 +0000

Wow, just finished reading you are leaving China and heading where I live and work. I only spent three years living in China and still consider it my second home. In fact I brought part of China with me on my return, my wife. Welcome back to the Silicon Valley grind.

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Eric

Eric — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:31:29 +0000

Happy trails, Will. And I am sure you are right: the U.S. will be every bit as weird as China, and then some. Hope to hear about it on the blog.

Cheers!

Eric

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Bob Page

Bob Page — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:21:37 +0000

Will, thank you for this blog and for writing about your experience in China.

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Edna

Edna — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:31:18 +0000

You were one of the first China expats I followed on twitter way back before twitter was cool, and it’s great to see you finish your China years on a sweet note, with little fanfare or drama. Life moves on, people move on. Shame we never met during my three years in Asia, though. Best of luck in California!

Comment on I’m leaving China and it doesn’t mean a thing by Richard Lai

Richard Lai — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:06:34 +0000

This isn’t a goodbye (you know how much I travel these days), but I’m just super grateful to have met you while you were still in town. This blog post is a prime example of what one can learn from you, and that’s what makes you awesome, wise buddy.

Now I’m going to vomit in penance for saying something nice.