GreggM, English expat in China

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Immigrating as a recent graduate by FreeSkiFreak

Hello all! I'm from UK but studying HR in New Zealand (In my last year now). After graduation I was hoping to move to China but I am unsure about employment process and what I should do. How easy is it for foreigners to get jobs in their major ...

I was lucky and. Found the one I’m dealing with from a job site. They only deal with teaching jobs though Read More

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Recruitment agencies by khaoula Bellam

Hey there! I'm moving to China in August to teach English. I got hired by a recruitment agency, but they told me that my first month's salary will be theirs. Is it normal? If anyone have any information to provide me, please don't ...

Hi, I’m not sure that’s normal. I’ll be heading to shanghai in September and it’s all been arranged through a recruiter. They haven’t asked me for a penny and have been really helpful. If you want to contact me I can ... Read More

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Immigrating as a recent graduate by FreeSkiFreak

Hello all! I'm from UK but studying HR in New Zealand (In my last year now). After graduation I was hoping to move to China but I am unsure about employment process and what I should do. How easy is it for foreigners to get jobs in their major ...

I think your best bet would be talking to a recruiter mate. They’ll be able to answer all your questions. That’s who sorted it all out for me. Read More

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Looking to meet new people / join expat groups by GuestPoster17

Hi there, I am moving to Shanghai in September for work for a year (never been before!) and looking to head to some expat intros, join a tennis club, join a gym and meet new people............ If anyone can recommend anything that would be ...

Are there still WeChat groups for people living/moving to Shanghai? I’ll be there in September for a year and would like to meet people to explore the city with. Message me for my wechat info if you’re interested. Read More

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Looking to meet new people / join expat groups by GuestPoster17

Hi there, I am moving to Shanghai in September for work for a year (never been before!) and looking to head to some expat intros, join a tennis club, join a gym and meet new people............ If anyone can recommend anything that would be ...

Hey are you still looking for some friends in Shanghai? Read More

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Grab a beer in Pudong by adventureseeking

Hi there, I'm living in Pudong and don't like heading out to Puxi every evening of the week. Are there other girls living on the same (wrong) side of the river who would like to grab an after-work-beer or something every now and then? ...

Hey, I’ll be working in pudong new area from September and I am trying to get to know some people in the area so if you’d like to, please message me. Read More

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Looking for new friends to hang out with by shirrsoh

Hi! I come from Singapore and have just moved to Shanghai recently. Would really love to meet new friends to hang out with and to explore Shanghai. :)

Hey, I will be moving to shanghai in September. I’ll be working, and hopefully living, in the Pudong new area. Would be nice to know a few people when I get there, and like the rest of you have people to hang out with and explore the city. ... Read More

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Learning Mandarin by GreggM

Hey. I’m going to be moving to shanghai soon and while I’m there I would like to integrate as much as I can. A big part of this is the language...does anyone know of any good schools or courses to take? At the minute I’m using duo ...

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Learning Mandarin

Hey. I’m going to be moving to shanghai soon and while I’m there I would like to integrate as much as I can. A big part of this is the language...does anyone know of any good schools or courses to take? At the minute I’m using duo ... Read More

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New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Hi. About to move to shanghai to start a new job and would like to get to know what’s what. Any tips or advice will be greatly received. Looking to make some new friends too...and if you know some Chinese you could teach me then all the ... Read More

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