Where are the CPod staff?
go_manly
May 05, 2010 at 12:55 AM posted in General DiscussionWhat has happened to the CPod staff on these boards? Is there a holiday in China? It seems all communications from CPod stopped suddenly 6 days ago. The only exceptions are 5 posts from Zoey, 2 from Jenny, and 1 from Jason.
bababardwan
May 05, 2010 at 10:05 AM
the giant bouncy hills look like awesome fun. Never seen them before either.Thanks for the link and the pics.Glad you had a fun break. :)
catherinem
May 05, 2010 at 03:32 AM
We're all back now! As was mentioned above, it was the Labor Day holiday. We got an extended break from the Shanghai government thanks to Expo mania!
bodawei
May 05, 2010 at 08:32 AM
I think that they are hoping to promote tourism in the area amongst foreigners. (I guess foreigners may be about 1% - 2% of their tourism.) Tell your friends how good it was! I'm afraid that it is a kind of cargo cult mentality, given that many places hope to boost their economy this way. Not to mention a waste of their citizens money. Foreigners are famously tight when visiting these places - if they visit - they would be better off focusing on domestic tourism I think.
bababardwan
May 05, 2010 at 07:44 AM
why were the local govt funding it? were they hoping to poach some talent or something?
bababardwan
May 05, 2010 at 07:43 AM
was that 2 faculties then,or did they take the same faculty twice?
bodawei
May 05, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Yes, we do get treated to one thing or another, can't complain. The trip I refer to however was not paid by our employer - it was offered by the local government at the destination (Xishuangbana). Four days, all travel accommodation, food; even 100 RMB a day spending money. I didn't go; took a slightly less orchestrated trip.
xiaophil
May 05, 2010 at 07:20 AM
My university took some faculty on an all expense paid trip to Qiandao Lake. Actually, that is normal here (I imagine at your university as well). Each year there are at least three small trips such as this. That's often one of the perks of working in China from what I have seen.
xiaophil
May 05, 2010 at 07:20 AM
My university took some faculty on an all expense paid trip to Qiandao Lake. Actually, that is normal here (I imagine at your university as well). Each year there are at least three small trips such as this. That's often one of the perks of working in China from what I have seen.
bodawei
May 05, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Hi Catherine, yeah I got that. I was making a lame joke based on the ambiguity of your sentence. Some people need an extended break from something that is making them sick. Like housework.
Actually to get back to your point, maybe a number of governments were in a generous mood over the May holidays. Sarah mentioned the Shaoxing trip (anyone go?) and we got an offer from a local government for an all expenses paid trip too.
catherinem
May 05, 2010 at 06:24 AM
Everyone in Shanghai got a special extra long weekend in celebration of the Expo!
bodawei
May 05, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Some would like to know how to get an extended break from the Shanghai government. ;-) Sorry, I am sure that they are all very nice people.
JasonSch
May 05, 2010 at 01:29 AM
I spent the extended holiday in Beijing. Went to a music festival and enjoyed nice weather.
Back now though!
helencao_counselor
May 05, 2010 at 01:24 AM
Hi all,
Yes, we had a five-day May Day holiday here in Shanghai and we are just back to work today.
这个“周末”很长! :)
jen_not_jenny
May 05, 2010 at 01:18 AM
May 1 is Labor Day in China, and as the Expo opened on the same day, Shanghai got an extended 5-day weekend. It's back to work today...
jen_not_jenny
May 05, 2010 at 10:03 AM
meh. I'm comfortable with ambiguity... and badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!
xiao_liang
May 05, 2010 at 09:46 AM
Aha! Now I can put a face to your name :-) Demand a badge, instantly! :)
bababardwan
May 05, 2010 at 06:14 AM
I'm interested in who urbanatomy are and the connection with CPod. Is it just a recent set up to discuss the Shanghai expo? Tell me more.Sounds like it should it be on the Jenny Zhu show.
xiaolanzhu
May 05, 2010 at 05:19 AM
Talking about Sarah...
http://urbanatomy.com/index.php/i-ahearts-shanghai/daily-blog/3255-china-rush-vote
bababardwan
May 05, 2010 at 04:13 AM
yeah,those shoes can move,hehe. Well if you're not going to wear a badge we'll just have to hear you on the Next News and Features,hey ba.
jen_not_jenny
May 05, 2010 at 01:36 AM
I'm badgeless! ;) I'm on the EnglishPod team, doing a bit to fill Sarah's shoes (an impossible task, I'm sure you're aware) while she's off gallivanting 'round the Middle Kingdom...
bababardwan
May 05, 2010 at 01:31 AM
Do you work for CPod jen not jenny? If so,where's your team badge ?
bababardwan
May 05, 2010 at 01:10 AM
I thought Jenny mentioned they were on a 5 day holiday.My guess is they'll be back today or tomorrow.I was curious though what the holiday is and have been meaning to look it up or ask.Anyone know what holiday it is?
John
May 05, 2010 at 04:49 AMBack! Yay!
I didn't actually go anywhere (except Shanghai Sculpture Park), but I had a great much-needed rest and got a lot of stuff done.