Jun 19, 2024
Whether you’re a foreigner starting out in your first job or you’re thinking of starting your own business here, read on for the nitty-gritty of hiring and firing in China. Read more>>
Nov 09, 2022 Comments(12)
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>>
Oct 12, 2022 Comments(2)
From casual meetings with friends-of-friends to giving some extra time to a student who’s struggling, you’re unlikely to escape without being asked to host private English lessons in China at some point. ... Read More>>
Sep 28, 2022
Here are some top tips and games for foreign English teachers taming large classes of young learners in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 01, 2022 Comments(6)
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>>
Aug 17, 2022 Comments(2)
This article aims to give first time expat teachers in China some practical advice about how to prepare, what to let slide, and what not to tolerate from your new school.... Read More>>
Jul 20, 2022 Comments(2)
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>>
Jul 06, 2022 Comments(4)
Why is it that so many ESL teachers in China almost apologize as they tell others their profession? “I’m just an English teacher.” How is it that the most popular job for expats in China is a taboo subject for some? ... Read More>>
Jun 21, 2022 Comments(2)
Non-teaching jobs in China are not only difficult to obtain, but also often come with some well hidden drawbacks. Here I take a look at a few alternatives to teaching in China. ... Read More>>
May 23, 2022 Comments(13)
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>>
May 09, 2022 Comments(5)
If you’re already in-country and looking to job-hop, here are five ways for expats to find a new job 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>>
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>>
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>>
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