Redoctober1905 on news How to Cope with Stressed Out Students When Teaching in China(3 comments)
There is no doubt that students are selfish and lazy, unable to develop empathy or imagine another perspective than their own. However, this is definitely due to the nurture aspect of development, which is virtually non-existent. Children in China are subject to a constant barrage of physical abuse, putdowns and ... Full Comment>>
Redoctober1905 on news 7 Things You’ll Realize About Yourself Only After Leaving China(7 comments)
I am afraid that I have to disagree with this article... I have always been patient and my resilience has only gotten stronger since I came to China. I simply refuse to do this work visa nonsense and a lot of employers are also tired of this useless hoop to jump through in order to be legal/legit/in compliance. Yes, ... Full Comment>>
Redoctober1905 on news The Dos and Don’ts of Confrontation for Expats Living in China(8 comments)
Whenever I get into the personal space of Chinese people I don't know, whether it's in an elevator, on the street, or in the subway, I simply bow, preferably low. The lower, the better. I open a lot of doors for Chinese people. I try to smile at people who look like they're having a bad day or wave softly. I always ... Full Comment>>
Redoctober1905 on news Shock After China Kindergarten Teacher Allows Monitor to Whip Classmates(3 comments)
I must say that violence against students is "par-the-course" in China, and these stories hardly scratch the surface. Whipping, beating, knocking, pushing, slapping, and so on, are normal reformative methods in China. Honestly, it's so bad that every time I reported beatings to management, they were denied ... Full Comment>>
Redoctober1905 on news Foreign Teachers in China Detained in Drugs Crackdown(18 comments)
There is a great saying in China describing law enforcement: The mountains are high and the emperor is far. We must not underestimate the emperor no matter how far he is, nor how high we sit on our mountain fortress. If there is a will, then there is a way. Another great saying: do not beat the grass and scare the ... Full Comment>>
Redoctober1905 on news 5 Personality Traits You Should Lose if You Want to Teach in China(5 comments)
I disagree totally with the main points of this article. Shooting off a salvo of criticism of the organization (but of course not the boss) is one of the best ways to hit the ground running. Starting rumors (whether true or not) is a perfect way to muzzle a troublesome/meddlesome local coworker. Trying to directly ... Full Comment>>
Redoctober1905 on news 5 Red Flags to Watch Out for when Looking for Work in China(7 comments)
Noobs... these are total non-issues. When it comes to working with Chinese, whether in Business or Education or Tech fields, it is important to show a healthy dose of both caution and respect. Getting screwed over is a rite of passage... don't even sweat it! You haven't lived in China long enough if you haven't yet ... Full Comment>>