Jan 14, 2022
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
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(1)
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(21)
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(10)
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(10)
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(10)
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(11)
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(8)
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>>
May 11, 2021 Comments(104)
I spoke to a bunch of China expats to find out what they like most about their lives here. ... Read More>>
May 10, 2021 Comments(2)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has given China’s Sinopharm vaccine approval for emergency use, which could make it easier for China expats who have received the vaccine to travel abroad. ... Read More>>
May 06, 2021 Comments(11)
Whether in a social or work setting, expats in China often find themselves awkwardly thrown together with a group of locals and at a loss as to how to build camaraderie. ... Read More>>
May 03, 2021 Comments(10)
Urumqi, the capital of China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is a far cry from the bright lights of the country’s first-tier cities. Here I bring you a day in the life of an ESL teacher in Urumqi, China. ... Read More>>
Apr 29, 2021 Comments(5)
China is considering a travel exchange with the US after the Biden administration reduced restrictions for students and professionals wishing to come to the country. ... Read More>>
Apr 28, 2021 Comments(2)
The Chinese government has issued recommendations to those planning to travel around the country during the May Day holidays, including quarantining on return. ... Read More>>
Apr 27, 2021 Comments(3)
In what is no doubt good news for foreign teachers in China and parents alike, the Ministry of Education has announced that primary and junior high school students should no longer be overloaded with homework. ... Read More>>
Apr 22, 2021 Comments(11)
Just because most of us can’t travel abroad right now, doesn’t mean you can’t get a taste of the exotic right here in China. ... Read More>>
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