nashboroguy on news The 3 Most Important Things to Consider Before Taking a Teaching Job in China (11 comments)
Mr. Bacon's experience is one of hundreds of thousands of experiences. His personal experience is by no means the norm, as there is no norm for teachers. It is all about personal preferences, which is clearly reported in his assessment of his experiences. You do have to make some decisions based on your personal ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news The Guilt of Being an Overpaid Foreign Teacher in China(11 comments)
I am not confident in my response, but I understand that the bonuses that public school Chinese teachers receive is quite substantial. I have the mindset that I do not make the rules and policies. It seems that most "normally" employed workers in China are paid about the same amount, regardless of career. ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 6 Things Foreigners Working in Chinese Companies Should Avoid(12 comments)
Sorry, I feel a need to add another comment to address the individual remarks in this article. Perhaps Cian Dineen, author of this article, believes the burdens in her workplace with foreigners required a dressing down of foreigners, but thankfully echinacities allows for comments to respond back. Human Translators: ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 6 Things Foreigners Working in Chinese Companies Should Avoid(12 comments)
While I agree that there is a level of conformity and understanding required of foreigners in the workplace, it also needs to be understood that most foreigners come from lands that have "rights" and laws protecting employees that have been engrained in our minds. We are no more Chinese than Chinese are ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Things to Sure Up Before Taking a Teaching Job in China(4 comments)
The article was average good with the information. I first have to mention the salaries of a new ELS teacher in China (if they can even get into the country yet). If they are working at a primary, middle school, high school, or training school, beginning salary should be no less than 12,000 per month. In extreme ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on aussie1989 's blog Teaching ( Pros and cons ) (10 comments)
When I first saw the title of the article, I thought that it would be extremely pro or very con. I was pleased to see a balance, with fair and mostly accurate information. Nice job balancing the sides. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 7 Companies Hiring Onsite and Online English Teachers in China(9 comments)
As these are franchise run businesses, I am sure that there are some honorable management teams. But, there is no denying that Wall Street, Disney, EF, and a few other franchise training schools have been in the news in past years for "questionable" actions. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 7 Companies Hiring Onsite and Online English Teachers in China(9 comments)
EF and Wall Street have bad reputations in how they treat their teachers, among other questionable behaviors. I have not heard of the other training centers. Note that these are training centers. Public and private schools are currently hiring for the new semester in February. If you enjoy more free time, holidays, ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news A Beginner’s Guide to Renting an Apartment in China(9 comments)
Brand new constructions will show poor workmanship after a while. Expect to see cracks in walls, outer halls and elevators not being cleaned, and light bulbs that never get changed. I have also heard that once the landlord has the lease in hand, do not expect any more effort from the landlord. You might even be ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 7 Things to Know Before Your First English Teaching Job in China(18 comments)
Thank you for your comment. I will just take it with a grain of salt. I am not sure what issue you have with my comment, other than you are probably one of the many jaded foreigners living in China, and are unhappy in life. Thankfully, at least 6 people disagreed with you. I was not playing the "numbers ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 7 Things to Know Before Your First English Teaching Job in China(18 comments)
As a teacher in China for eight years, I have a few suggestions for the beginner teacher. 1. Be aware of the symptoms of Culture Shock. There are various stages and extremes. One of which is anger and frustration. 2. You best bet for a first school would be either a public school, or a well-known private ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 6 Risks Not Worth Taking as a Foreigner in China(11 comments)
Dating or marrying Chinese people. Although the younger generation is becoming more open and free with western practices, the older generation is still bound by tradition and culture. You are not only marrying you love, you are marrying the family. That comes with responsibilities. Your in-laws have much to say ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Foreigners Breaking Corona Rules Could be ‘Deported and Banned for 10 Years’(21 comments)
Oh, Boo Hoo. Cry me a river. Actually, some foreigners bring problems upon themselves with their "holier than thou" attitudes. If you have a negative view of your hosts, leave the house. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Foreigners Breaking Corona Rules Could be ‘Deported and Banned for 10 Years’(21 comments)
Sorry that you and your friend have found a few issues. Maybe it is your location in China. I have not heard of anything like this from my foreign friends here, or within the expat wechat group. Education companies and schools are especially worried about not getting enough foreign teachers to return to China. Many ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Foreigners Breaking Corona Rules Could be ‘Deported and Banned for 10 Years’(21 comments)
Some foreigners seem to forget that we are guests of China. We are not entitled to any special favors. Since we are guests, we are expected to follow house rules. I am not always happy with new policies that are placed on foreigners, but I remember that I am a guest. When I can no longer accept the house rules, I ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Teaching English in China: The Frustrations of a Foreign Teacher(43 comments)
WOW!!!! I must work at one of the best schools in China compared to all of these comments and the article. Sure, we have our issues at the school, but nothing like what is portrayed here. Then again, perhaps it is the western mentality that many foreign teachers bring with them and fail to try to adapt to their new ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Agreement Signed to Allow Filipinos to Teach English in China(11 comments)
I wonder if the "English Teachers" will be subjected to rigorous documentation verification that most westerners have to go through now days. Because of the tightening of visa requirements for westerners, fewer and fewer teachers are becoming available to work in China. It took one of our teachers three ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news America’s Decline, China’s Chance(5 comments)
42,000 people polled from 38 countries is not a great sample for a poll. I think your better indicators are from the economic sector and business sector. Who were these people? What were there education levels? How informed were they of international news and information? There is no doubt that China is making huge ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on cwzialor 's blog 12 Types of Foreigners You’ll Definitely Meet in China(10 comments)
I view the majority of expats in China as "broken". This is said not as a bad thing, but rather as people who felt that they needed more from life than what their home country was offering. Perhaps they could not find the right job to fit their life. Maybe they could not deal with authority over their ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news China English Teaching Horror Stories (54 comments)
After living in China for five years, I have heard similar horror stories from other teachers. Thankfully, nothing has happened to me. Let me offer this observation about those who have told me their horror stories. The majority of them either brought it upon themselves for not educating themselves enough and doing ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying Vehicles in China(22 comments)
Some cities no longer allow e-bikes, even though you will see them in the city. I really do not understand this law in some cities considering the pollution cars produce compared to e-bikes. As for motorcycles, I have heard (not verified) that a person needs to have an automobile driver's license for two years prior ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 4 Common English Learning Issues in China(5 comments)
The real problem for ESL teachers is that we usually only get these kids for an hour at most for each class. All the while, they are being taught all the other English skills by Chinese teachers who insist on teaching English in Chinese and passing on their Chinglish to the students. Unless the school's ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news 8 New Teacher Tips from a TEFL Veteran(5 comments)
It comes down to culture. It is hard to break down those life-learned, centuries-old barriers. I am assuming that this article is written for training center teachers. When you have a public school class with 40-80 kids, many of these ideas fail. The number one tip I would provide here is Practice, Practice, ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Tips for Living Well on a Budget in China(13 comments)
I think this article is a waste of time. The real reason why this person is having financial problems is that they got married and had a child. A single person can do very well for themselves while saving plenty of money. I agree with most of the comments on here. Especially about working illegally. I do not know ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news How to Move to China On The Cheap(4 comments)
I agree with the larger person bringing their shoes, shirts and pants from home. I would also recommend that you bring all the other clothing as the "quality" of things like socks and underwear are far less than western products. All that said, you do not want to be worn down by your wardrobe as you make ... Full Comment>>