I totally respect that view, in many ways. One has to put the extra effort, and multi-task in the right ways to acheive those momentous goals and "get ahead?" or "move to the next phase" in life. Have you read my replies to syoung108 in the following comments page? That'll probably give you a ... Full Comment>>

...And yes, I have applied to other companies such as some travel agencies and Hotels (both in my home state and other states), but no success, even after follow-up phone calls and follow-up interview inquiries (hospitality industry in Hawaii was really lagging at the time, and somewhat still is). I even applied to ... Full Comment>>

Here's another way to put it: Would I rather be working a 100% comission no base salary sales job for an insurance company back home (Omaha, American Insurance, State Farm, etc.)? Or would I rather take the risk being here in China. Well, those were the majority of job offers I received after upon returning to the ... Full Comment>>

Again, that depends on many factors: what undergraduate degree or major you get into? What kind of work (part-time/full-time) or internship experiences do you have or conisdering doing? What's your financial state of affairs allowing you to make a try in China/sacrificing exploring other opportunities in your home ... Full Comment>>

Addtionally, the company I currently work with offers Education Development with a well-reknowned International Business School, given that I work with the company for two or more years. That provides me the opportunity to move into less-teacher involved positions, and more chances to get more involved in ... Full Comment>>

True...but I've also heard stories of young to mid-young expats who worked in ESL in China for a few years and eventually transitioned into a different career path (more relevant to their backgrounds or majors). I don't know how much of a success this would be depending on what factors are at play (guanxi, ... Full Comment>>

Exactly!!! What on earth are all these job ad postings that "require" more 5,6 or 8 years work experience, yet are suppose to have been fresh graduates or someone with "ideally" that many years of "related" work experience?!?! And how does one (young foreign graduate) find any ... Full Comment>>

...And don't forget those that want to get their foot in the "door" of other industries or fields not related to ESL (i.e. those teachers with degrees or backgrounds in Marketing, Management, HR, etc.) ;-) Full Comment>>