TIL I'm not the only one who hates Lujiazui – apparently there are LOTS of us!
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But I still love this place; it's where my dreams began, hahaha! It's one thing to visit, but working here is a whole different experience. As a child, I'd just take photos, a mere visitor. Back then, I really admired the 'elites' in their sharp suits – let's call them that for now. So, when I finally became one of them after a lot of hard work, I have to admit, it was thrilling. This place has a certain magic; it draws you in, and you end up dedicating your best years to it. I used to see the 'Big Three' (iconic Lujiazui skyscrapers) as towering and impersonal. But once you're inside, on a clear day, the view is absolutely stunning. The sunlight reflecting off the buildings casts shadows on the river right below, and the interplay of different colored blocks of light seems to warm up the architecture, bringing small joys to ordinary days. Of course, payday is the best part! Honestly, the compensation here is quite good, allowing you to gradually enrich yourself both materially and spiritually. Perhaps I haven't been working long enough for the initial passion to fade, but doing what you love truly brings joy.
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Such powerful words! You probably need that kind of energy to make your mark in Lujiazui.
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'Anyone who's worked at IFC knows that food deliveries often end up at the Lujiazui metro station.' So true.
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This really backs up the authenticity of my work experience.
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It's amazing how many companies in London aren't located in such a dense cluster of skyscrapers.
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Exactly!
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South Shaanxi Road is also really nice. In autumn, a short walk takes you to streets lined with beautiful plane trees, and it's an easy walk to the Shanghai Grand Theatre for a show.
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The Grand Theatre is a big plus.
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Problem solved if you don't go into the office (lol).
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Hahahaha, well, that's not wrong either.
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Having worked in the Jing'an Temple area, I'll never forget the little shops on West Beijing Road and Wanhangdu Road.
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Yes, yes, I go there on weekends.
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True. I'm not a big fan of the super wide, straight avenues in Lujiazui either. Puxi is still better.
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You always have to use an overpass just to cross the street.
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The three giants.
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Very fitting description!
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Lujiazui is truly a food desert.
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Seriously!
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It's really suffocating. Lunch breaks are so crowded, there's absolutely no personal space.
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I feel you!