Hi Mandy219, the information you have, about master's degree holder not needing work experience is, as far as I can tell, still correct and up-to-date. However, the requirements are incredibly vague, for example, other expat websites have reported that "foreign master’s graduates from Chinese and ... Full Comment>>

Unsettling. But as ambivalentmace mentioned, this must've been caused by something special or someone with a vengeance. The PSB tends to be pretty laid-back when it comes to ESL, and detaining (mostly) legal teachers for 10 days sounds way over the top. Full Comment>>

Thank you for the feedback, it's appreciated! Unfortunately, I don't know the exact procedure for changing an employer. But the basic process should be fairly simple (comparatively), and it requires that you leave your former employer on somewhat good terms. You'll need their HR-department to issue a "release ... Full Comment>>

That was a beautiful, albeit depressing, piece. Full Comment>>

Something tells me you haven't been to the US in the last decade or so. Asians (specifically, Chinese), earns on average more than your average white American. Full Comment>>

I never understand criticism like this. If you've actually worked in China, and not made a fool out of yourself, then you would know full well that the tips in this article are pretty much spot-on. Your personal opinions are irrelevant, and you as a foreigner most certainly don't set the rules in a Chinese ... Full Comment>>

Hi Cory, there most certainly are local variations to this process. What you experienced in Sichuan is most likely a streamlined process to attract foreigners. Beijing, on the other hand, probably has the opposite mindset; to repel foreigners. Good luck! Full Comment>>

This article is actually a repost from January this year, and back then there were plenty of rumors about this new system. The work permit card is not an ID; all it does it prove that you are allowed to work in China. Your ID will still be your passport and corresponding visa or residence permit. Anything else is ... Full Comment>>

I'm sure you're a perfectly nice person, but it seems to me you've had some pretty bad experiences, though. Full Comment>>

From personal experience, I would say that this article is fairly correct. Would following the Chinese work etiquette make you a bootlicker by the western standard? Probably. But perhaps a more important question is: Would following the western standard in China make you seem like a problematic employee? Full Comment>>

I would love to hear what you would do instead. Full Comment>>

What makes you say that? It's very rude. Full Comment>>

I like your comment. Full Comment>>