2nd from DMV from hell (China consulate)

Is working with the post office of Taiwan. I’ve had to go to this place about 3 times to open a bank account. After a lot of swear words I finally get an account.

In order to recieve my scholarship disbursement from my school, I need an account, so it’s crucial okay?

Well, I get a phone call today to come in immeditatly to the post office bank area.

Turns out since I’m only 19 years old and not a legal adult (20 in Taiwan) then they must cancel my account immediately. I was FUMING! No one told me they changed the stupid law.

I want to shout a million cuss words right now at these bit**** but I’m gonna hold it in. I just emailed my sister using a million cuss words about how much I hate Taiwanese public services.

Now I have to wait another 3 - 4 weeks (if I can get an account open with a letter from my parents).

Currently, I have no money. So, I’m not sure how I will survive these next few weeks. Going to kill someone, that’s for sure.

Seriously, opening the account was just bad, trying to get my ATM card was worst (The lady at the window didn't believe me because my signatures didn't match, she made me write it 5 times). And now I had to re close it.

It's frustrating when you can't speak Chinese fluently, but since I am not Caucasian and I am Asian, they assume I am Chinese so they are snooty to me because I cannot speak Chinese.

Did you know, Taiwan says they are not racist, but I read in the Taipei book (what they don't really tell you) is that actually they are a very racist country. Especially to those who are considered less worthy that come to work in Taiwan (Cambodian, Filipino, Etc). Yes, they favor westerners who are white, because they think all westerners are white.

I am just having a difficult time adjusting to the way people are treated if they are foreigners but not white.