sorrel

Aug 20, 2025 20:42

Articles : sorrel commented on news Shedding the Burden of Negativity as an Expat in China

with the best will in the world, even the most optimistic foreign worker can not be blind to contrasts with their home country. When I am at home it is common to hear foreign workers constantly moan, mostly in their native languages which i can understand abut what they don;t like or miss about their home countries. ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Aug 20, 2025 19:47

Articles : sorrel commented on news Is Teaching English in China Still a Good Gig？

Salaries for foreign teachers have stagnated over the last 10 years while the cost of living has increased significantly. Even if you live frugally, it would be a challenge to actually earn a decent salary as a foreign teacher. Then there is the contempt that many Chinese hold foreign teachers in: including staff, ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Aug 07, 2025 08:12

Articles : sorrel commented on news Common Jobs for Foreigners in China and What They Pay

Ironically I suggest that the OP proof-read the article as there are some glaring errors. Just saying. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 01, 2025 01:51

Articles : sorrel commented on news Common Chinese Phrases You’ll Hear When Teaching English in China

I notice that the article post-date and comment post dates have been removed and are no longer present. Is this so you can recycle old articles? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jan 25, 2025 16:04

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

successive poor Admins and tolerance of trolls, not to mention obvious Admin accounts just trying to generate traffic killed this site. I would have left a lot of the removed content as it showed how unhinged (and entertaining) some of the aliases were. I would like to know what happened to some of the posters, ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jan 22, 2025 13:30

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

actual administration of this site is next to zero - hence reposted articles such as this one and the presence of spam. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jan 08, 2025 00:36

Articles : sorrel commented on news Top Tips for Acing a Job Interview in China

not getting a reply is normal for China if they are not interested. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Dec 21, 2024 00:53

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

I see that ECC has removed comments from this article. Originally posted in October - and ill judged even then - and now reposted in December. Dear ECC, please do not insult your target audience and think that people won't notice. Full Comment>>

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>>