May 08, 2024
Chinese workplace culture can confuse foreigners about what exactly their boss is thinking and saying. In this article, break down some of the most confusing local practices and bring you some tips on how expats can charm their Chinese bosses. Read more>>
Sep 05, 2019 Comments(11)
You’ll have so many questions when coming to China for work that even with the best of intentions, it’s unlikely from your company’s HR department will be able answer them all. ... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2019 Comments(8)
Having a baby with a partner from a different culture can be an amazingly rich experience, but it also comes with challenges that need to be prepared for and faced together. ... Read More>>
Aug 29, 2019 Comments(2)
When you meet a problem student while teaching in China, it’s tempting to label them as lazy. But understanding what your students have going on outside of the classroom can go a long way towards helping you teach them. ... Read More>>
Aug 27, 2019 Comments(6)
Figuring when and how to ask for a raise when working in China can be intimidating and confusing. How much do you ask for? When’s the best time to ask? Are there other things you should request besides money? ... Read More>>
Aug 22, 2019 Comments(7)
Often, it’s only after we leave and take stock of our time here that we realize the impact China has had on our lives. Here are seven things you’ll realize about yourself only after leaving China. ... Read More>>
Aug 20, 2019 Comments(5)
Too much work and not enough play can take its toll. In this article I outline six tips for achieving a good work-life balance in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 15, 2019 Comments(16)
Foreign teachers in China are facing a steep increase in arrests and deportation, according to investigations by the Reuters news agency. ... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2019 Comments(7)
Whether it’s with your Chinese girlfriend/boyfriend, your Chinese boss, or the Chinese delivery guy, knowing how to handle a confrontation in China is immensely useful. Here are some do’s and don'ts of dealing with confrontation for expats living in China. ...... Read More>>
Aug 08, 2019 Comments(5)
For all the career opportunities, there are also a number of career obstacles that all expats working in China should watch out for. ... Read More>>
Aug 06, 2019 Comments(5)
From Shenzhen to Beijing, Shanghai to Xi’an, expats working in tech, finance, marketing, and other lucrative industries can pursue what some might call the “Chinese dream”. Below are five of the best paid industries for expats in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 01, 2019 Comments(2)
There are several Chinese restaurant franchises that provide a gateway into new cuisines and guarantee quality wherever you find them. Below is a list of some of my favorite Chinese restaurant chains in the Middle Kingdom. ... Read More>>
Jul 30, 2019 Comments(3)
If you’re here for any length of time, you're likely going to be sent on a business trip in China, voluntarily or otherwise. What can you expect to encounter and what are the rules of engagement? ... Read More>>
Jul 25, 2019 Comments(5)
Weddings in the Western world are home to some unusual traditions, from the bouquet being thrown to the bride wearing something blue. All the way over the other side of the world, Chinese weddings also have their fair share of quirks. ... Read More>>
Jul 18, 2019 Comments(13)
China is to open its doors to more skilled foreign workers and accept a greater number of permanent residents as it issues more long-term visas and green cards. ... Read More>>
Jul 16, 2019 Comments(6)
The government has begun cracking down on online tutors in China. The country’s Ministry of Education is leading a drive to regulate the sector along with several other government departments. ... Read More>>
Jul 11, 2019 Comments(15)
More than a dozen foreign teachers in China have been detained after a police narcotics raid at an education center. ... Read More>>
Jul 04, 2019 Comments(4)
Which characteristics do all good teachers have? Patience, creativity, and diligence are a few that come to mind, but much less obvious are the personality traits teachers could do without. ... Read More>>
Jul 02, 2019 Comments(4)
Living as a foreigner in China can be a confusing double-edged sword of awesome benefits and horrifying disadvantages. ... Read More>>
Jun 27, 2019 Comments(1)
If you enjoy living in the Middle Kingdom but aren’t a fan of the 996 lifestyle, here are several jobs you can do from home in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 25, 2019 Comments(3)
To help you find your foodie crutch, here are five of the best food and drink suppliers in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 20, 2019 Comments(3)
Below is an overview of some of the most common and innocuous mistakes foreigners make when working in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 19, 2019 Comments(2)
If you sometimes catch yourself saying “China this” or “China that,” have you ever stopped to question how much of this vast country you really know? ... Read More>>
Jun 13, 2019 Comments(4)
Feeling content with your career in China? Great! But surely you wouldn’t mind something a little better? What can you do to increase your chances of being headhunted in China? ... Read More>>
Jun 11, 2019 Comments(1)
Learning to navigate the ins and outs of the Chinese workplace can be tough. For your convenience, and hopefully to make your introduction to the Chinese workplace easier, here’s my A-Z* of working China. ... Read More>>
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