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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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Here, I bring you some tips on how to avoid getting duped when applying for teaching jobs in China from abroad. ... Read More>>
What can you do to ensure your China work experience will impress employers back home? Let’s take a look…... 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
“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>>
Many expats who come to China to teach English catch the bug and consider taking up the profession in their home countries. But how useful is teaching experience in China when it comes to landing jobs back home? ... Read More>>
Much ink has been spilt on the things expats find weird when they arrive in China. But how about the things Chinese people find funny about foreigners? ... Read More>>
While some Chinese may be overeager to make your acquaintance, you’ll find befriending coworkers, classmates, neighbors, or whoever, may take a bit more work. Here are a few ways expats can find and keep Chinese friends. ... Read More>>
While foreigners do have a little leeway in their behaviour, there are certain things that’ll land you with, at best an eye roll, at worst, a spell in jail. Here are five things foreigners in China shouldn’t do. ... 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>>
Whether you’re new to China or struggling to motivate a team you’ve been supervising for a while, read this guide for the ins and outs of how to be a good manager in China. ... Read More>>
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