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China is now strictly enforcing higher salary rules for Category A and Category B foreign work permits, effectively raising the financial bar for overseas professionals seeking to work or renew their status in the country. Read more>>
When I got the opportunity to shadow a Chinese high school student for the day, I jumped at the chance to capture the view from the other side of the desk. Here’s what I learned. ... Read More>>
There are some differences in approach and behaviour in the Chinese workplace that reminded me that China is indeed a very unique country. Here are six things to be aware of when working with Chinese colleagues. ... Read More>>
Let’s face it, English teachers in China don’t have a great reputation. Often described as LBH (Losers Back Home) by fellow expats, they seem to face discrimination from all sides. ... Read More>>
Foreigners working in China cannot typically afford to be blasé about quitting their jobs. Here are some things things to consider before you quit your job in China. ... Read More>>
I tend to “say it as it is.” Unfortunately, this is not a trait that is in high demand in Chinese education institutions. Here I bring you a little lesson on the importance of respecting “face” as a foreign teacher in China. ... Read More>>
To help you navigate the murky waters, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common China visa myths in a bid to separate fact from fiction. ... Read More>>
Since starting an ESL teacher in China almost eight years ago, I’ve lost count of the number of foreign colleagues I’ve worked with. Most were decent people. But some just didn’t seem to adjust to life in China. ... Read More>>
Foreign jobseekers hoping to use China’s new K-visa should be aware of both the opportunities it offers and the tensions surrounding it. ... Read More>>
Maybe you’ve written them before in your home country, but are things different in China? Let’s take a look at how to write great cover letters for China job applications. ... Read More>>
Although foreigners come to work in China for a plethora of different reasons, economics is probably the main one. But not all expat salaries in China are made equal. Let’s take a closer look. ... Read More>>
China’s education system gets a lot of flak from afar. But what’s it actually like up close and in reality? A foreign English teacher shares her experiences and views of teaching in China. ... Read More>>
Foreign faces became a valuable commodity for Chinese businesses after the country’s reform and opening policy began to gather pace in the 1980s. But do face jobs still exist in China? ... Read More>>
Eliciting responses in English from some students in China can feel like pulling teeth. But you don’t have to resign yourself to talking to a brick wall. Let’s look at how to increase student engagement as a foreign English teacher in China. ... Read More>>
China has announced a suite of major exit-entry reforms aimed at making travel, transit and immigration more efficient. Here’s a breakdown of China’s new entry rules and what they could mean for you. ... Read More>>
While recruiters can remove a lot of the hassle for first time ESL teachers, many people have horror stories to tell. Here are some prudent steps to take if you use a recruiter to find a teaching job in China.... Read More>>
Here are some top tips and games for foreign English teachers taming large classes of young learners in China. ... Read More>>
Flip through the pages of any expat magazine and you’ll no doubt see up to a dozen international schools advertising in your area. But are international schools in China really any better than Chinese public schools? ... Read More>>
If you have the proper qualifications and a bit of teaching experience back home, you may want to consider teaching at an international school in China. Read on to find out more. ... Read More>>
Here I explain what nowism is, how it manifests in the Chinese workplace and what, if anything, can be done to spare you from this sickness. ... Read More>>
“Grass is Always Greener Syndrome” is characterized by homesickness, a refusal to live in the moment and low-grade anxiety about getting "stuck" in China.. Here’s my guide to shedding the burden of negativity as an expat in China. ... Read More>>
What can you do to ensure your China work experience will impress employers back home? Let’s take a look…... Read More>>
Although the Peace Corps ended its relationship with China in 2020, my time serving with them remains one of the most impactful of my life. Serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in China was indeed the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
All is not lost if you come from a country outside of the English speaking world. Here, I bring you five surprising jobs in China for non-native English speakers. ... Read More>>
Just like many aspects of life here, interviewing can be an all together different experience. Here are four strange things that might happen in a job interview in China.... Read More>>
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