ieva.b on news Vacuum-Packed Curiosity: Taste Testing Chinese Snacks You’re Too Afraid to(21 comments)
most of those snacks are quite good Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Tips for Living Well on a Budget in China(13 comments)
no matter how hard I looked, I couldn't find "teaching illegally". I think this article is for people, who already have jobs and work permits. If you're working illegally, then it's your problem, but if you already have a work permit, then part-time is not illegal. Also, yes, DVDs are still a thing. Shunyi ... Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Understanding the Construction of the ‘Asian-Guy’ Stereotype(4 comments)
well said Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news 5 Fascinating Chinese Customs and Traditions That Will Blow Your Mind(4 comments)
does walking marriage still exist? I mean in China 2 people have to get married to get a permission to have a child (hukou system) doesn't that apply to Mosuo people as well? Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Tips for Living Well on a Budget in China(13 comments)
Great tips Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news The 3 Best Chinese Cultural Sites in Beijing You’ve Never Visited(8 comments)
I think Cuandixia village is also a nice place to visit Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news 10 Inauthentic “Chinese” Dishes and What Chinese Think of Them(8 comments)
wonton soup... I always try to avoid it :D Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news 5 Things to Expect When Job Hunting in China(44 comments)
Waiting is really too long Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news WTF: Wax Figurines Nothing Like Their Real Life Versions(3 comments)
haha I'd still go to see them :D Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Between a Rock and a Hard Place: China’s Strained Relationship with North and South Korea(2 comments)
I think it's not just defense systems we are talking about. The move was more like a test to see Chinese reaction to military relationship between S.Korea and USA. I mean the current S.Korea's president is going down anyway, so if something went terribly wrong, then she would have been the one to blame, even if she ... Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Breaking Your Contract in China: Consequences for Pulling a “Midnight Run” (7 comments)
you should not forget that laws in China are not "laws", but rather vague rules. so that 30 day notice might be treated as a document or it might also be treated as an origami paper. Worst case scenario, company might cancel your visa within a week after receiving your 30 day notice (sadly, that once ... Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Common Jobs for Foreigners in China(18 comments)
odd jobs are the best :D sadly, they usually don't provide visa Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Don’t Sweat it: Tips on Job Interviews in China(24 comments)
useful! Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news How to Find a Job in China as a “Non-native” Expat(58 comments)
Sometimes companies ask their non-native teachers to say that they are from USA or UK. That's quite messed up... Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Effective Today: These Legal Changes Could Affect You(7 comments)
It would be nice if that would actually work :) Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news 10+ Countries Where You Can Use Your Chinese Driver’s License(11 comments)
I does anyone know how long it takes to get Chinese driver's license Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news When Writing a Cover Letter for China: Where to Begin?(18 comments)
I was wondering what do you guys do when there is no way to find out the name of the person you are contacting? Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news 9 Potentially Exasperating / Embarrassing Moments to Avoid in China(47 comments)
some taxi drivers may say "ting bu dong" not because they don't understand foreign pronunciation, but because the place you want to go is too far from city center and it would cost too much money (gas) for them to come back Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Language Learning Tips for Chinese Newbies(13 comments)
being surrounded by other expats or English speaking locals doesn't help. I know a few people, who tried learning Chinese, but gave up, just because it was kindda useless to them Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Unexpected Deliveries: 6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Get Delivered in Beijing(4 comments)
In Beijing you can get anything delivered to your doorstep. From train tickets (because standing in lines is not exactly our hobby) to your new bf/gf (hey, maybe they come with vine ;) ) Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news Budgeting in Beijing: Living on 10,000 Yuan per Month(42 comments)
I was wondering what salary is considered relatively good for an expat in Beijing? Full Comment>>
ieva.b on news 7 Tips for Surviving the Chinese Workplace(48 comments)
Haven't I read this article a month ago? Full Comment>>