Life and death in Apple’s forbidden city
I went to Shenzhen and worked for Egoman, a Chinese company that made the first batch of Raspberry Pis, before that manufacturing got moved to Wales.<p>The dormitories look typical. I arranged to stay in one through a different friend; mine wasn&#x27;t arranged by the company.<p>Now I&#x27;m in Taiwan, and life is better here. Factories are newer and cleaner, and working hours are more sane. Chinese factories often set long shifts because there&#x27;s nothing to do in the local area except work. Kaohsiung has much more local culture than Shenzhen, so the workers are more interested in time off, and happier for it.<p>I&#x27;ve been here for 3 years to get the necessary work experience for future visas. I&#x27;m now considering other options, particularly New Zealand or Australia, where my girlfriend and I both want to go.<p>Please ask me if you have any other questions, I&#x27;m willing to share my experiences.