Mar 27, 2024
If you’re especially interested in the nuances of the written word, a career in translation could be a good shout. Here are some useful tips for launching a career as a Mandarin translator in China. Read more>>
Apr 25, 2022 Comments(8)
For many, finding the right teaching job in China takes more than a shot in the dark. ... Read More>>
Apr 11, 2022 Comments(6)
Working in a Chinese office can be quite the culture shock, but teaching in Chinese schools is arguably more so. Here are a few important points to know about the Chinese education system. ... Read More>>
Mar 24, 2022 Comments(10)
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>>
Mar 11, 2022 Comments(4)
The teaching industry is far more diverse and nuanced than people realize, with many different ways to start and end your journey. Here we take a look at just some of the typical career paths for teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 23, 2022 Comments(4)
If you’ve worked in China, you’ve probably heard the term “white monkey job.” I took it a step further and took on a “dancing white monkey” job. Here’s how I got on as a foreign performer in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 14, 2022 Comments(5)
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>>
Jan 28, 2022 Comments(3)
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>>
Jan 14, 2022 Comments(3)
What should you expect from your Chinese hires and what will they expect from you? Read on for our tips on hiring local employees in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 31, 2021 Comments(2)
Whether you were hired for your credentials or just to bring an “international feel” to your company, take a look at these tips before taking the plunge into the paradox of the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
Dec 16, 2021 Comments(2)
The teaching industry is far more diverse and nuanced than people realize, with many different ways to start and end your journey. Here we take a look at just some of the typical career paths for teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Nov 16, 2021 Comments(23)
Going through an interview is certainly not every persons cup of tea. But unfortunately, it is something that we all have to do at some point in order to land that dream job. Here are a few things to keep in mind when going through the interview process in ...... Read More>>
Oct 08, 2021 Comments(5)
Contrary to popular belief, not all expats in China are English teachers. In this glance beyond the blackboard, I bring you a few other jobs for expats in China along with some pointers on what they pay and how to find them. ... Read More>>
Sep 10, 2021 Comments(7)
Expat workers in China often suffer with pay day anxiety. Here’s why. ... Read More>>
Aug 27, 2021 Comments(11)
As making an informed decision can be difficult, I bring you the three most important things to consider before taking a teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2021 Comments(11)
Like most foreign teachers in China, I work alongside many just-as-qualified, hard working and brilliant Chinese teachers who work longer hours for less pay than me. ... Read More>>
Jul 21, 2021 Comments(4)
They say it takes 21 days to break a bad habit, but, if you’re guilty of any of the following, we suggest you cut them out right away. Here are seven traps foreigners working in China easily fall into. ... Read More>>
Jul 01, 2021 Comments(12)
When you’re treated so differently to the locals, it’s sometimes hard to know how you should conduct yourself in certain work situations. Here are six things foreigners working in Chinese companies should avoid doing. ... Read More>>
Jun 16, 2021 Comments(4)
It’s not always easy to know what you’re getting yourself into when you’re fresh off the boat. With that in mind, here are some things to sure up before taking a teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 08, 2021 Comments(2)
When you’re on the other ends of the earth and have never been to China, it’s difficult to understand how things work here. Here are some ways to make sure you avoid the common blunder as a new foreign teacher in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 01, 2021 Comments(14)
Many of us experience extreme culture shock when we first move to China. But over time, we somehow learn to adapt. Before we know it, we realize we’ve picked up the local customs and habits. ... Read More>>
May 25, 2021 Comments(17)
We’ve all heard about the habits we should avoid picking up as an expat living in China, but what about those things we should learn? ... Read More>>
May 20, 2021 Comments(9)
Not all sports are made equal when it comes to making local friends in China. Here I bring you five of the best for this specific purpose. ... Read More>>
May 18, 2021 Comments(10)
Even thought he died more than 2,000 years ago, Confucius still often comes up in conversations about Chinese behaviour and the Chinese psyche. ... Read More>>
May 13, 2021 Comments(21)
I asked a diverse group of expats to share what they most disliked about living in China. Here are the results: ... Read More>>
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