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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>>
China and Chinese culture have been confounding foreigners for centuries. Here, I take a look at four cultural and social phenomenon that expats in China find hard to accept. ... Read More>>
If you’re moving to China with kids, getting them a high level of education is probably your first priority. Here, I take you through the main options for schooling in China, complete with their pros and cons. ... Read More>>
How will time in the Middle Kingdom impact your employability back home? Here we discuss if working in China is a help or hinderance to your long-term career. ... 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
“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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
What can you do to ensure your China work experience will impress employers back home? Let’s take a look…... Read More>>
A quick perusal of job websites for expats in China will show there’s no lack of work for “native” teachers/writers/consultants and the like.But what about the non-native job seekers in China? ... Read More>>
I soon as I had my feet on the ground in Shenzhen, I realized I was set to be nothing less than a spectacle; an object of either admiration or disgust. Here’s my account of what it’s like being Black 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Marrying into a Chinese family can be intimidating. Family obligations are stronger here than they are in much of the West, while independent-mindedness is not. ... 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>>
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>>
Most foreigners come to China for a short stint and don’t want to spend a fortune finding and furnishing a new home. If you’re in this boat, here are some tips on how you can move to China on the cheap. ... Read More>>
Here, I bring you some tips on how to avoid getting duped when applying for teaching jobs in China from abroad. ... Read More>>
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