expatlife26

Dec 12, 2013 09:49

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Thanks Jan, glad you liked it! Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 12, 2013 09:45

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

But I’m not really interested in Chinese girls! That means I have no soul? I don’t have a problem with anyone who does, my point was that if someone doesn’t like Chinese girls, but settles for dating one instead of working to improve their confidence in dealing with the opposite persuasion neither of you is going ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 10, 2013 11:30

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Hey i'm happy to hear that like Paul Berger you found success in your field before making an informed choice to make a change in your life. That's absolutely fantastic that you are happier now, and especially that you feel you are making a difference in education. That's really cool. I can see where someone more ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 10, 2013 10:15

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Wow that's awesome man, great to hear it. I met a guy down in Shenzhen once who did something very similar, like a niche product business with similar turnover. I agree, I need challenge in life to be happy. In fact i think in your mid-20s challenge and skill development are more important than money. But money is ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 10, 2013 10:02

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Nah you got me all wrong. I was raised in a blue state by two big ol' leftys. I didn't think I got into politics at all in there, what are you referring to? Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 10, 2013 10:00

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Hey I didn't say I was CEO by 25. I got an entry-level position in my field through applied networking efforts. Am I proud of where am I? Yeah, absolutely. Yes, some people make more than I do teaching or doing whatever else. But, I think i'm right where I should be and I'm pretty happy about it. If you are too, ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 10, 2013 09:52

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Btw..."probably hundreds of laowai asking him to hook them up with jobs he chose you" I can see you picturing this slick 80s business guy holding court in the nightclub with a couple models while hundreds of poor ESL teachers wait on him, knowing that ONE will be selected for the good job he controls! Haha, I wish! ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 10, 2013 09:42

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

I was thinking about your comment, and I think that my response is that if there is limited good practical advice on how to move up while living in China, is because it's no longer very easy to do so. My article concludes by saying that it might be time to cut bait, because frankly I think the low hanging fruit are ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 10, 2013 09:34

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Paul, i'm not the best writer so I may not have articulated this well, but I really did try to get across that if someone CHOOSES a life, fully understanding the consequences and finds happiness therein, that I am happy for them. You are also in a very different situation than the people I wrote this for. You have ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 09, 2013 17:20

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Good luck, what type of business? Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 09, 2013 17:06

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

Thanks for reading. The practical advice I can give is pretty much based around networking and just in general not making excuses for yourself. I actually didn't have a friend to help, I made a friend while networking who could help me, which was kinda the point. You hang out with people with high ambition and they ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 09, 2013 10:06

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

I feel sorry for this guy, but read this blog for a example of how NOT to conduct your affairs: http://space.echinacities.com/235677/blog/detail/1564 This poor guy was the victim of a scam from a woman. That's her sin. HIS sin was letting it ruin his life to that degree. As an exercise, try identifying all the ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 06, 2013 12:18

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Erichu 's blog China's Spoilt Generation

Didn't mean to imply that was what you specifically were doing, poor choice of words on my part. Sorry. Just wondering if you were being affected by the laws created to prevent that situation. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 04, 2013 16:58

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Erichu 's blog China's Spoilt Generation

My parents both big star trek fans growing up...i brought it up because it kind of has that philosophy of a world past wealth accumulation where sciences are held in higher regard you are talking about. We can appreciate that value of such a world, but it's not the world we live in. I had to choose between going ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 04, 2013 16:23

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Erichu 's blog China's Spoilt Generation

No, not an attack at all and thanks for promoting a good discussion! Very good questions and I'll do my best to be as frank as possible to really answer them. I think that coming from a professional family helped me more by showing me how upper-middle class people act than anything else. My dad works in FMCG and my ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 04, 2013 12:02

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on coineineagh 's blog Teaching Rant

That's a really good attitude, Robk. Use that bad experience to motivate you to better things. Tell me about the business you've started. That's awesome, best of luck my friend. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 03, 2013 16:34

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on coineineagh 's blog Teaching Rant

While we don't always see eye-to-eye. I do agree with a lot of your points here and in your other posts. I came here with a pretty open mind and I've also been disappointed that locals don't really have much to say for themselves. I work with some very smart, good people and I enjoy their company in the office, but ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Dec 02, 2013 10:06

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Erichu 's blog China's Spoilt Generation

Coineiheagh, a meritocracy is where the most talented (those with the most merit, hence meritocracy) are able to get ahead. I agree with you that the US isn't perfect, but it's still a place where promotions are more likely to be based on talent than family. Skill, effort and smarts are ABSOLUTELY valued and ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Nov 25, 2013 13:06

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Sinobear 's blog An Open Letter to Real Estate Agents

Those are good points for trying to find an apartment anywhere, but it's not about outsmarting them. It's about frustration about having to play this stupid game as if our time is unlimited. Show us what we want and we'll take it. My point is that we shouldn't feel *wrong* about looking down on people like that, as ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Nov 25, 2013 13:00

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Erichu 's blog China's Spoilt Generation

I know the US isn't perfect, but honest-to-god it's the closest place in the world to a meritocracy there is. China has social mobility but it's been more of a lottery-winner type deal where people have gotten access to investment capital through land buyouts over the past 25 years or so. Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Nov 25, 2013 12:58

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Sinobear 's blog An Open Letter to Real Estate Agents

Those are good points for trying to find an apartment anywhere, but it's not about outsmarting them. It's about frustration about having to play this silly game as if our time is unlimited. Show us what we want and we'll take it. My point is that we shouldn't feel *wrong* about looking down on people like that, as ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Nov 25, 2013 11:58

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Sinobear 's blog An Open Letter to Real Estate Agents

no we do appreciate people's time if it's invested in providing a quality service. Sinobear says he came in the day before and provided a list of exactly what he wanted which was pretty much ignored by some stupid little punk. They waste their own time by showing you places you have made it clear you don't want. If ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Nov 21, 2013 17:21

Blogs : expatlife26 commented on Sinobear 's blog An Open Letter to Real Estate Agents

I agree 100%, real estate agents in China are usually pretty trashy people. It's mostly commission only so they'll hire swarms of idiots and it doesn't require a college degree or a local hukou so it pretty much guarantees that it's younger guys (can't have a family on commission only) who didn't go to college but ... Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Nov 21, 2013 09:54

Around China : expatlife26 commented on news Guangdong Police Taped Up Prisoners Mouths to Prevent Collusion

I agree, creative solution to the problem of them being able to work things out in another dialect. Hang em high! Full Comment>>

expatlife26

Nov 18, 2013 10:21

Articles : expatlife26 commented on news Teaching English in China: Is it Still Worthwhile?

but why are people here comparing their lives to a "low paying job in the west"? I keep seeing that theme from foreigners living here. A lot of things are better than a low-paying job. Why not set your sights a little higher than "pays more than a low paying job in the West"? You know there are lower-middle, medium ... Full Comment>>