跳出舒適圈 創立港漂圈
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zones

身處舒適圈，面對熟悉的人和事，感到安心自在，但卻會令人逐漸散漫、怠惰，缺乏突破的動力。跳出舒適圈，就是要主動做出改變，發掘無限可能。創新香港–國際人才嘉年華執行主席趙磊（Raymond）生於中國東北邊疆的黑龍江省，卻於2008年毅然離開，飛到香港這個陌生的南方小城，攻讀碩士課程，顯示他大無畏的決心，更影響他往後的人生道路。

Being stuck in one's comfort zone, surrounded by familiar people and things, certainly brings a sense of security and ease. However, it can also lead to a loss of forward momentum and hinder the drive to achieve breakthroughs. That's why If we want to actively affect changes and pursue limitless possibilities, we need to step out of those comfort zones. Born in Heilongjiang Province, a border area in northeast China, Raymond Zhao made the trek city he had never visited before, to pursue his master's degree. This was indicative of his fearless determination to become a success and it immeasurably altered his future career path.

趙磊在內地主修工程學科，在香港科技大學研究院也是攻讀機電工程；課程雖然緊湊，學習要求亦有別於內地大學，不好應付，但他也抽時間出任科大機電工程研究生會會長。他說：「這兩年在科大的學習體驗令我大開眼界，亦樂得與來自世界各地的教授和學生交流。」

Raymond majored in engineering in mainland China and continued his studies in mechanical and electrical engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Despite the intense coursework and different learning requirements, he still made time to serve as union president for the graduate students of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. He remarked - "My experience at HKUST over these two years broadened my horizons, as I took great satisfaction engaging with professors and students from all around the world."

Raymond坦言最初來港時，亦曾承受很大壓力，不過他勇於挑戰自己。 「我覺得好不容易才可以到港求學，所以絕不輕言放棄。」

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語言，往往是「港漂」一大障礙。他還記得自己不了解一些地道用詞，例如「手指（USB）」、「尿袋（充電器）」，弄得不少笑話。 「內地學生大多不懂廣東話；但只要不害羞，不用圍爐取暖，也可以結交更多香港朋友。」趙磊現時的廣東話也說得不錯，足以應付日常溝通。

Language is often a barrier for many so-called Hong Kong 'drifters'. He recalls his misunderstanding of some local terms that led to many embarrassing situations. "Most mainland students do not understand Cantonese, however, as long as you are not shy and sfried iroy and sed ." Raymond's Cantonese has improved significantly over time, allowing him to manage in daily conversations.

趙磊畢業後常穿梭中港兩地，先後服務金融及地產業。他現時不但是創新香港–國際人才嘉年華執行主席，更創辦港漂圈，透過線上平台及線下活動，例如求職展覽，以至創業講座、演講等，為一眾港漂提供衣食住行以至求學工作的信息。在他身上，印證了「適者生存」這個道理。

After graduation, Raymond frequently travelled between Hong Kong and mainland China, working in both the finance and real estate industries. He is now not only the executive chairman of the Innovating Hong Kong - Global Talent Carnival, but also the founder of the Hong Kong Drifter community. Through online platforms and offline activities, such as job fairs, entrepreneurship seminars and other relevant lectures, he provides information on housing and food, as well as study and work opportunities for fellow members. His journey indeed exemplifies the principle of "survival of the fittest."