sorrel

Dec 04, 2024 16:36

Articles : sorrel commented on news My Worst Expat Colleagues as an ESL Teacher in China

Reposing an article ECC ? It was not all that well thought out first time around. Such a pity. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Aug 11, 2024 20:27

Articles : sorrel commented on news 5 Tips For Navigating Student-Teacher Dynamics in China

spam Full Comment>>

sorrel

Aug 06, 2024 06:21

Articles : sorrel commented on news 5 Tips For Navigating Student-Teacher Dynamics in China

spam Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 12, 2024 19:06

Articles : sorrel commented on news The Importance of Respecting “Face” as a Foreign Teacher in China

if you are a foreigner in china, you will always be the focus for gossip. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 24, 2024 18:18

Articles : sorrel commented on news 5 Things Foreigners in China Shouldn’t Do

1) so it is ok for the Chinese to scream abuse at you (it has happened to me) when I kept my calm in the face of open hostility. 3) This is incorrect. You are unlikely to see a foreigner (unless young and male) wearing inappropriate clothing in public. However you are quite likely to see young Chinese women dressed ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 24, 2024 20:13

Articles : sorrel commented on news 5 Industries that Want Expat Workers in China

look in the jobs section and apply to any you want. no one will do this for you. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Dec 10, 2023 19:37

Articles : sorrel commented on news My Worst Expat Colleagues as an ESL Teacher in China

ah yes, and i remember when ECC posted soft porn pics as acceptable content. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Nov 11, 2023 01:52

Articles : sorrel commented on news How to Write Great Cover Letters for China Job Applications

Did you apply for any jobs? And I suggest you check your grammar - it should be "I'm good AT English" - this is basic. Thirdly, NEVER put any personal contact information such as an email address or phone number on a public forum. Employers are not going to contact you. You are asking to be trolled (or worse) Full Comment>>

sorrel

Nov 09, 2023 01:34

Articles : sorrel commented on news My Worst Expat Colleagues as an ESL Teacher in China

Dear ECC, I would not publish articles like this disparaging the people who it is trying to attract, and this is something that ECC seems to do on a regular basis. There is no balance showing the different 'worst Chinese colleagues' and believe me they are much more dangerous and vindictive that the lazy foreign ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Sep 20, 2023 17:09

Articles : sorrel commented on news How to Write Great Cover Letters for China Job Applications

this is no different from writing a cover letter in any other country. China is not special in this regard. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 01, 2023 03:32

Articles : sorrel commented on news 4 Strange Things that Might Happen in a Job Interview in China

I agree with your points, unlike the other shy poster. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 04, 2022 01:20

Articles : sorrel commented on news 7 Signs You’re Onto a Winner with an Employer in China

LOL - seems you have an admirer !! All these (pathetic) 'insults' leveled at you are just laughable. it is sad that kenneth_taytc does not appear to have the education to engage in a logical and polite conversation. But chances are they are all based on jealousy of people who have travelled the world, and not ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Nov 12, 2021 21:08

Articles : sorrel commented on news The 3 Most Important Things to Consider Before Taking a Teaching Job in China

more 'flexible' schools are just random ones. It will be hit and miss trying to contact them. just keep applying for jobs and try to cut through the BS you will encounter (and you will encounter a LOT if you are new to China). My advice is look to work elsewhere - South Korea, Japan etc. These countries are more ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Nov 10, 2021 22:29

Articles : sorrel commented on news The 3 Most Important Things to Consider Before Taking a Teaching Job in China

being a 'non-native' English speaker does not stop Chinese schools from trying to employ them. Smaller schools in remote locations are more 'flexible' as to who they employ. Basically, if the Chinese school does not have a licence to employ a foreign worker (and offer the potential employee the correct visa) it does ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Oct 18, 2021 00:03

Articles : sorrel commented on news We’re Not All English Teachers! Other Jobs for Expats in China

speaking from personal experience? Just asking..... but then again, ALL foreign workers in China are prostitutes to some extent, being asked to whore their integrity (and sometimes moral standards). Full Comment>>

sorrel

Sep 26, 2021 15:45

Articles : sorrel commented on news Pay Day Anxiety: A Monthly Certainly for Expat Workers in China?

yes, it is acceptable to mistreat employees and hold them to ransom by not paying salary owed WHEN owed. How better to control workers than withhold their salary? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Aug 29, 2021 18:52

Articles : sorrel commented on news The 3 Most Important Things to Consider Before Taking a Teaching Job in China

the most important thing to consider is if the school can LEGALLY employ you. Everything else is noise compared to this. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 27, 2021 06:11

Articles : sorrel commented on news 6 Things Foreigners Working in Chinese Companies Should Avoid

if you are a 'guest' then that still does not mean that you should tolerate being treated like crap. Some Chinese seem to use this excuse to justify treating people badly, and then they get 'angry' when people point out that you don't treat 'guests' like that. Nor would locals tolerate receiving the treatment that ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 24, 2021 21:48

Articles : sorrel commented on news 7 Traps Foreigners Working in China Easily Fall Into

and the BS continues....... 1) it is unlikely that the foreign worker will think the local boss is their friend. in my experience the locals 'pressure' the foreigner to 'be their friend' for 'status' and the foreigner would not want to rude. 2) OMG ! again, in my experience the locals tend to be risk averse whereas ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 04, 2021 14:12

Articles : sorrel commented on news 6 Things Foreigners Working in Chinese Companies Should Avoid

it is a pity that they are not based in reality. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 02, 2021 04:21

Articles : sorrel commented on news 6 Things Foreigners Working in Chinese Companies Should Avoid

patronising much? 1) I found that local colleagues would speak English to me when i said i wanted to become more proficient in Chinese, or the switched to a local dialect and continue their conversation. 2) a Colleague using the toilet for something than its intended purpose, especially when cubicles are at a ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 09, 2021 01:08

Articles : sorrel commented on news Blunders to Avoid as a New Foreign Teacher in China

Don't be suckered into answering questions like 'do you like China'. People are looking to be offended by your answer if you don't give the one they like. Then you are the 'bad laowei' Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 07, 2021 14:14

Articles : sorrel commented on news Habits You Should Strive to Adopt as an Expat Living in China

@nkane (I can see your alias even though you have selected the 'guest' setting. Very quick about resorting to the insults and name calling. This site has devolved years ago from being a useful place to useless thanks to poor Admin and the recycling of poorly written articles such as this one. ECC used to be a ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 30, 2021 15:56

Articles : sorrel commented on news Habits You Should Strive to Adopt as an Expat Living in China

"respected" ? - I'm sorry that makes me laugh. Truth is more important than respect. I suggest you use your alias when posting - I can see it so why so shy? Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 30, 2021 15:41

Articles : sorrel commented on news Habits You Should Strive to Adopt as an Expat Living in China

you are VERY specific about your comments regarding Canadians - or do you mean ALL foreigners? Thrift is not a trait exclusive to Chinese. Many Chinese i knew were broke all the time because they were more concerned with 'face' and having the right phone/clothes etc. Whereas the majority of foreigners i knew in ... Full Comment>>