jace829 on news Foreign Teacher Training Institutions: The Only Qualification Necessary is a Foreign Face(39 comments)
This doesn't only apply to teaching jobs. I am a Canadian-born Chinese, and I once applied for a proofreading position. The reply I got from the HR person was as follows: "this position is native english editor,if you apply for this job, your mother tongue must be english. you look like chinese from you cv, no ... Full Comment>>
jace829 on news Tips For Becoming a Translator(5 comments)
Thanks for this. I'm currently working as a freelance and office translator and while I agree it isn't the best-paying job in the world, the journey to becoming one has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling in my life so far. Good luck to all those who are interested in becoming translators! Full Comment>>
jace829 on news Finding a Job in China: Recent Struggles of Some Expats (18 comments)
i was turned down numerous times for the same reasons mentionned in the blog...hiring foreigners (including giving them proper visas to work) isn't something a lot of companies in china can do. they need to have an established relationship with the government as they are tightening down on the immigration policies ... Full Comment>>
jace829 on news Peking University Statues Get Masks for Current Airpocalypse(3 comments)
nothing will be done in this country where making a fast buck at the expense of a few human lives is of no moral concern. the mask is a nice touch though. Full Comment>>
jace829 on news Theme Park Planned in Sichuan Complete with Life-Size Replica of Titanic(8 comments)
seems just a tad insensitive to me, but i shouldn't be surprised Full Comment>>
jace829 on news Despite Rising Costs, Some Things are Still Comparatively Cheaper in China(12 comments)
Haircuts can be cheap, but a lot of the salons are product-pushers. I know since I was pressured (and gave in...my fault I know) into spending thousands on a hair treatment program that I have yet to see any real results. Never again. Full Comment>>