All About China > Your trip to China
Livable China, an 'enjoyable' life
john1964:
I too have the urge to move to China and be an English teacher, I have been to China about 8 times in all and spent around 1 month on each trip, Not sure which city yet but We will decide this when time grows closer, Only 2 things holding me back at this moment, my 2 teenage children.
I have had enough of Australia, been here for around 38 years, emigrated when I was a child of 11, All my family are here but I have had this dream in the back of my mind for around 3 years, I have told my wife of this dream but I dont think she likes the idea of returning home permanently.
A teaching diploma is not difficult to obtain here in Australia, There is a big demand for teachers in China and in the bigger cities they offer western style accommodation with a monthly salary of 8500 rmb, working 20 hours per week.
I find the children in China are so much more respectful in China and are willing to learn, this is my dream, maybe it will not work out for me but I have to give this a go. John.
JohnB:
China, How it is - Renting an Apartment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBtTMHO2X7A
some interesting information about living in China...finding an apartment.
maybe not 100% correct for the China curious, but it does forewarn the
unwary about a few pitfalls that will be encountered if one does not follow
the prescribed path in renting an apartment.
I think Willy may want to add his experiences since he has his China pedigree...
what, 5 years?
Oh, & I must not forget Gerry & ChinaBound. Or anyone else that has had
the occasion to live in China for a lengthy stay.
rooted around a few of Serpentza's YouTube videos and he comes across as
very acknowledgable, very sober.
IrishGuy65:
--- Quote from: JohnB on March 30, 2014, 01:21:02 pm ---China, How it is - Renting an Apartment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBtTMHO2X7A
some interesting information about living in China...finding an apartment.
maybe not 100% correct for the China curious, but it does forewarn the
unwary about a few pitfalls that will be encountered if one does not follow
the prescribed path in renting an apartment.
I think Willy may want to add his experiences since he has his China pedigree...
what, 5 years?
Oh, & I must not forget Gerry & ChinaBound. Or anyone else that has had
the occasion to live in China for a lengthy stay.
rooted around a few of Serpentza's YouTube videos and he comes across as
very acknowledgable, very sober.
--- End quote ---
I have subscribed to his channel on YouTube. Some interesting information, although some of it is really geared specifically towards Shenzhen, and some of the things he talks about will be much different in other parts of China.
Philip:
I've only just found this thread. Willy is not the only one living in China. My wife and I have been living in Chongqing since August 2012, I teach at an international school here. Our 16-month old son was born here. Life is great, and we can save much more living here than we could living in the UK. Any questions about living and working here, I would be happy to answer them.
Willy The Londoner:
--- Quote from: Philip on March 31, 2014, 02:13:55 am ---I've only just found this thread. Willy is not the only one living in China. My wife and I have been living in Chongqing since August 2012, I teach at an international school here. Our 16-month old son was born here. Life is great, and we can save much more living here than we could living in the UK. Any questions about living and working here, I would be happy to answer them.
--- End quote ---
Yes there is a lot of on the spot info from the likes of Philip', especially when it comes to working as he has officially worked here and in Hong Kong.
Working? Well I only work for myself online to supplement my more than adequate UK pensions.
As for saving money it certainly goes a lot farther here even with the increase in the Chinese cost of living.
Questions about living here, well I am in a world of my own on that score.
Willy
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