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salary for a Lecturer in a good university in China by tchelpanovakat
Hello,I am Russian and currently working in the US. Got PhD in the US in Humanities. I recently had a job offer from Nanjing University, the salary they offered me was 180000 RMB per annum. I would also have to pay for renting an apartment from this ...
@tchelpanovakat I am a college professor in the US. For full time lecturers, the salary range us from $5500 to $10,000 per month (35,000 to 65,000 rmb PER MONTH ). This rate is for full time tenure track faculty. I am an adjunt and make $3,500 ... Read More
What struck you about China? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in China, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in China and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
I was most struck by how safe it is! Coming from the US where you constantly worry about guns and violence, it was very nice to find China to be so safe. Also, I moved to China 6 years ago, and China was very welcoming to Americans. It changed ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in China can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
As stated in other discussions, all employment in China is by contract, read the contract carefully (the English translations are horrible). You usually have to give a long notice of intent to terminate, but, remember, just as the courts won't ... Read More
Moving to China with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of ones move to China may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the important ...
Everything depends on your disability. Remember, China is a mix of old and new. The newer metro stations all have accommodations for disabled people, the older ones not so much. It gas only been in the last decade or so that China has focused on ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into China for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in China? Why are ...
Why would anyone choose China as a retirement destination? Even the small cities are very crowded, it is not that cheap to live here (although you can live here for a lot less than the US), plus there are many other areas in Asia that provide a ... Read More
Cheapest cities in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to China. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in China where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give a ...
Hi; The cost of living is directly proportional to the desirability. If a city is cheap, you will give up many feature such as nightlife, expat shopping, convenience, etc. There are some cities like Foshan or Tianjin or Dongguan that are smaller ... Read More
Best banking option for me? by vinogradov8
I'm moving to GZ in around 20 days and I'm trying to find the best way to bank in China. I know there's new tax laws for foreigners (who knows how much they will be enforced) but BOC just held my 2k wire transfer and asked for evidence ...
Once again, China does not control money into the country. You can spend all the dollars, Euros, Rupees and whatever other currency you want. You are limited though on the amount of CNY you can convert or take out of the country. The daily limit ... Read More
Best banking option for me? by vinogradov8
I'm moving to GZ in around 20 days and I'm trying to find the best way to bank in China. I know there's new tax laws for foreigners (who knows how much they will be enforced) but BOC just held my 2k wire transfer and asked for evidence ...
The first question I have is do you work in China? If you do, there is a $50,000 limit on transfers out of China. There is no limit though on money you can deposit. And, in order to transfer money out of China you must show your work contract and ... Read More
Holiday food in China by Priscilla
Hello, End of year holidays around the world are such an exciting time of the year, with holiday food playing a big part of the traditions and celebrations. What are some traditions surrounding holiday meals in China? Tell us about a few of ...
I spent one Christmas in China, after that one experience I told myself never again!!! Thanksgiving is OK because it is just a holiday to share a nice meal and give thanks for the blessings we've had over the previous year. You can get ... Read More
Great Firewall of China and VPNs by Mrayonenth
Hello. I am an Australian thinking about going to China, because I'm really interested in its culture. I'd like to live there for a bit too. However, my job is dependent on having an unfiltered and unrestricted Internet connection. And as I ...
VPN routers work like any router, just the router connects to the internet through a VPN so that all devices connected through that router are VPN protected... Read More
Great Firewall of China and VPNs by Mrayonenth
Hello. I am an Australian thinking about going to China, because I'm really interested in its culture. I'd like to live there for a bit too. However, my job is dependent on having an unfiltered and unrestricted Internet connection. And as I ...
There are many out there, I pay for both NordVPN and ExpressVPN, Express costs more, but it is faster. The problem with ExpressVPN is that it is the most popular so it draws the most attention and thus interruption. It is a cat and mouse game ... Read More
Raising kids in China by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in China different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in China? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
I don't think Chinese kids are smarter or less smart than American kids. They just have better study habits impressed on them by the whole society. And pressured by the impending Gaoke exam. One test to decide their fate in tis society. The ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to China? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in China, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
The good about China - the people, I have met some of the most wonderful people on the planet here in China.. The bad about China - the people, I have also met some of the worst jerks I have ever met here in China. Bottom line, a house is an empty ... Read More
Raising kids in China by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in China different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in China? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
I was a bit tentative about sending my son to school in China, but so far, it has been a great experience for both of us. Granted, we took the expensive bilingual route, mostly because he speaks only English, but as it turns out he is learning ... Read More
Traffic in China by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in China, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I have a car and drive in Guangzhou. My comment is simply that CHINA NEEDS TO HIRE PATROLLING POLICE FORCE TO ENFORCE THE TRAFFIC LAWS. There are a lot of people, me included, that follow the laws, but there is a percentage of people that just ... Read More