The Oyster Pail

'The Oyster Pail' is an expatriate's take on Shanghai life. Expect candid dialogue and sincere reflection, set to the backdrop of this unique city.

Opinion

Look at me (looking at you) (looking at me): Time to let go of toxic comparison

Cycling down Nanchang Road, I saw her: 5ft'something of intense gorgeousness rarely found in the real world. She was beautiful. She was powerful. She was perfect.

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Opinion

Fear in the community: A terrifying tale of The Oyster Pail girl

We're back from a seasonal break, and while privileged to be here, I'm also in a tricky position. Failure frightens me. What about you?

2021-09-24 14:36 0

Opinion

Those that can: the carefree life of teachers

Teachers aren't superhuman; they're just another form of life. Nevertheless, the good ones do everything in their power to make a sincere difference in the lives of their students.

2021-07-30 18:48 0

Opinion

Beyond the pail: Here's what I haven't told you

How Chinese is Chinese when it comes in a Western box?

2021-05-28 19:20 0

Opinion

Nobody speak: the fear of cancel culture

Is cancelation an effective way to hold people to account, or is it punishment without hope of redemption?

2021-05-21 19:01 0

Opinion

Career snobbery 2.0: the problem with the passion mantra

When we believe that those who live their dream do so on merit alone, we accept that those who don't couldn't be bothered.

2021-05-14 18:08 0

Opinion

25 working days until the next holiday! Get away from it all? Nah

Getting away from it all needn't involve airport security and dodgy tan lines. With a change of view, we can discover rewarding experiences closer to home.

2021-05-07 19:12 0

Opinion

Happy birthday: We're all getting older, so let's end ageism

The one thing everyone reading this is going to get? Old. And yet, most of us are scared stiff. Why?

2021-04-23 19:12 0

Opinion

Bright lights, big benefits: Six ways Shanghai is good for us

Those that have quit the rat race in favor of a quiet time are loud about the ways rolling hills and babbling brooks cure all ailments. Well, I know bullcrap when I smell it.

2021-04-16 19:32 0

Opinion

From spaces to places: How Shanghai's local entrepreneurs make our city a home

Communities are built on the backs of neighborhood entrepreneurs. Spending our money close to home has far-reaching benefits that shopping online or in chain stores can't offer.

2021-04-09 19:16 0

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The Oyster Pail

Look at me (looking at you) (looking at me): Time to let go of toxic comparison

Fear in the community: A terrifying tale of The Oyster Pail girl

Those that can: the carefree life of teachers

Beyond the pail: Here's what I haven't told you

Nobody speak: the fear of cancel culture

Career snobbery 2.0: the problem with the passion mantra

25 working days until the next holiday! Get away from it all? Nah

Happy birthday: We're all getting older, so let's end ageism

Bright lights, big benefits: Six ways Shanghai is good for us

From spaces to places: How Shanghai's local entrepreneurs make our city a home

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The Oyster Pail

Look at me (looking at you) (looking at me): Time to let go of toxic comparison

Fear in the community: A terrifying tale of The Oyster Pail girl

Those that can: the carefree life of teachers

Beyond the pail: Here's what I haven't told you

Nobody speak: the fear of cancel culture

Career snobbery 2.0: the problem with the passion mantra

25 working days until the next holiday! Get away from it all? Nah

Happy birthday: We're all getting older, so let's end ageism

Bright lights, big benefits: Six ways Shanghai is good for us

From spaces to places: How Shanghai's local entrepreneurs make our city a home

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