Do the exclamations points make this post seem more dramatic? Well now that I have your attention! I am leaving for a year in Jinan on September 30. Very excited and equal parts somewhat overwhelmed by the proposition. I am hoping there may be someone on this wonderful forum who might be able to impart some advice about what to expect upon arrival and in the first few weeks of my time there. My offer is to repay this kindness with an appropriately local night out on the town when I touch down.
A few questions I have:
1. Banking: What can expect specific to establishing an account for monthly paychecks and withdrawing money
2. Transportation: I am sure this will be a trial by fire proposition but any hints would be helpful
3. Phone service: Should I bring my iPhone?
4. Meeting fellow expats: Where should I go? Where can I meet YOU?
Any other tips would awesome and like I said, returned in kind. Thank you in advance!