Moving to a new place is about 50% excitement and 50% anxiousness under the best of circumstances. When you don’t know anyone that anxiety can really take off and make it hard to enjoy a new place. This was the case for me when I moved to Shanghai - I arrived not knowing anyone other than [...]
You might think you can cruise through your year in China simply by speaking English and pointing. And you’re right. You can get by this way. But I promise your life will be significantly more difficult if you don’t speak a lick of Mandarin Chinese. My [...]
Starting a new job is exciting! Especially in a new country. New place, new people, new salary. But moving abroad requires you to spend a little money. How much can you plan to spend and make as an English teacher in China? Let’s address some of [...]
