suzannekfreeman on news To Go or Not To Go: Lifespan of Foreigners in China(62 comments)
I did 12+ years. We didn't want to leave but, found a job elsewhere. The things that finally convinced me that leaving China was necessary were: not being able to feel completely accepted into the community, always feeling a little like an exotic animal (especially my kids); realizing that the changes in the country ... Full Comment>>
suzannekfreeman on news How to Recognize a “Face Job” When Applying for Jobs in China(47 comments)
My favorite face job was quite overtly advertised. My family, including children, were asked to hang out in a model villa in new development. These were $10 million dollar houses. Anyhow, for 3 hours work we were all, including children, paid 500RMB. Pretty weird and cool. My first teaching job was totally a face ... Full Comment>>
suzannekfreeman on news China’s Railway Network: Past, Present and Future(6 comments)
I don't think faster is better. I'm from the days or open fans, green trains, smelly toilets and the wonderful and weird offering from the carts at each stop. I've taken the gleaming, speedy trains but they have all the character of a piece of white printer paper. I guess I'm nostalgic. So what, I miss the stops and ... Full Comment>>