biggj123

Oct 16, 2020 16:56

Articles : biggj123 commented on news An Expat’s Guide to Gaining TEFL Certification in China

Groupon 160 TEFL 20-40 dollars US. You can finish it in an afternoon if you skip all the reading and so straight to the test. It can be authenticated by the chinese embassy and used for a work visa. Full Comment>>

biggj123

Jul 17, 2020 10:10

Articles : biggj123 commented on news Why After Six Years in China, I Still Can’t Live Without Western Food

I would only go to Metro or similar places if i was really craving something at the moment, the way to get western food of all kinds like dairy, meats, pastas basically anything at all is on taobao and have it delivered. The prices are cheaper too compared to a local store. Another thing when buying on taobao is try ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Dec 21, 2019 09:56

Articles : biggj123 commented on news Transgender Woman Sues China Employer After Post-Surgery Firing

So is it a biological woman or man? I get confused with how they word it. They say "woman" but is that before or after? It all just PC garbage anyway. Full Comment>>

biggj123

Nov 30, 2019 09:53

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 6 Ways to Feel More Stable as an Expat Living in China

I hear ya, especially for people with family here. Let's say you have a wife or child here and you don't have a university degree or you are a non-native English speaker and the only thing you can do is teach English...your options are pretty limited. Your only real option to support yourself and your family legally ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Nov 27, 2019 14:11

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 6 Ways to Feel More Stable as an Expat Living in China

None of these have anything to do with stability other than saving money. You are always at the mercy of your next visa run. That alone right there is a reason most people will never feel stable. Just last week a guy from the middle east who has been in china legally for 6 years going to school and than working for ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Nov 27, 2019 13:57

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 6 Ways to Feel More Stable as an Expat Living in China

Get an Xbox and get gamepass and EA access and play 100's of games :) Yeah death stranding is a good game. I think people just dont understand what kind of game it is because lots of people dont like it. Full Comment>>

biggj123

Nov 17, 2019 07:59

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 7 (Almost) Unattainable Holy Grails for Expats Living in China

It's like those clickbait links on the bottom of sketchy websites that just want you to click on but have no substance at all. Like " 10 things bankers don't want you to know!!" or "5 superfoods that cure cancer!!" 7 things Angelina Jolie doesn't want you to know about her sex life!!" It's all just garbage, just ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Nov 04, 2019 17:03

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 6 Traditional Hobbies That Will Benefit Your Life in China

Hey, just because I point out what's right in front of me does not mean I'm against it or have any problem with it. It just how it is. And what's wrong with KTV, dancing, BBQ, getting massages, driving without worrying about road safety and having the occasional drink and smoke? If that's wrong, I don't want to be ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Nov 03, 2019 12:09

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 6 Traditional Hobbies That Will Benefit Your Life in China

Why is it ok for chinese to do these things but its something I should go back to my country for doing? Are you disrespecting Chinese culture and their people?I'm a guest here, when in china, do as the Chinese do, Apparently you have never been out with business men or any Chinese males for that matter...because if ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Nov 01, 2019 17:25

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 6 Traditional Hobbies That Will Benefit Your Life in China

I prefer "real traditional" Chinese hobbies like going to KTV, playing mahjong, drinking, smoking cigarettes, sitting around a night BBQ until after midnight eating mystery meat and getting drunk, dancing with the old ladies in the town square, rolling my shirt up exposing my stomach(Beijing bikini) and walking down ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 29, 2019 09:00

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 4 Ways to Navigate Cultural Differences When Living in China

Sure, I'm fine...are you saying my analysis of how Chinese perceive foreigners is wrong? If my ears and eyes are lying to me, by all means, enlighten me on the reality of things. Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 27, 2019 10:56

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 4 Ways to Navigate Cultural Differences When Living in China

I never had to pay before I ate other than at fast-food restaurants. All the normal restaurants I've been to and I've been to many.. the bill always comes after or you go to the counter and pay when you are finished. I don't think there is a cultural difference between that and the west when it comes to paying. ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 26, 2019 16:33

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 4 Ways to Navigate Cultural Differences When Living in China

Try to avoid as much human contact as you can. Keep your circle of friends small and ignore everyone else or just smile and say "ting bu dong" even though you can understand the ignorance shit coming out of their mouths and just walk on. All chinese do is judge books by their cover so no point in trying to reason ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 10, 2019 18:29

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 8 Things Your Friends at Home Probably Don’t Understand About China

I think the whole "10 Things That blah blah About China" is getting old. Anyone who is been in China longer than a few months knows all these things. You guys should but some unique news article from china or some strange news, something like that once in a while. Kind of like how chinasmack use to. I think that ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 10, 2019 14:25

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 5 Ways Changing Cities can Improve Your Job Prospects in China

Yeah, I agree, I think if you're successful in one area and already build a network of people and opportunities it better to stay there work off that. Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 10, 2019 14:20

Articles : biggj123 commented on news The 6 Stages (Most) Expats in China Go Through

It reminds me of London when I was there 10 years ago. Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 10, 2019 14:18

Articles : biggj123 commented on news The 6 Stages (Most) Expats in China Go Through

I don't mean to sound like a dick...if you hate something so much why come to a website devoted to that very thing? This is just me...but the things I hate I don't think about or even let it bother me in any way, I delete that thing from my life. I hate black licorice ... I would not go to a website devoted to that ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Oct 05, 2019 22:15

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 5 Reasons Why Side Hustles Can be a Boon for Expats Working in China

who? And why was sponge bobs comment deleted? Or did he do it himself? Full Comment>>

biggj123

Sep 30, 2019 04:14

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 5 Reasons Why Side Hustles Can be a Boon for Expats Working in China

OK, let's say that's their fee.(Which 99% of schools don't charge or any freelance private tutor)... Are you getting that money? No. Even if you worked at that school you would not get that money for yourself. The average is around 300-600 in shanghai...give or take. I'm sure you can make a bit more if your really ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Sep 29, 2019 18:46

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 5 Reasons Why Side Hustles Can be a Boon for Expats Working in China

No one is giving you 1500rmb per hour to prepare for a test. Most Western lawyers don't even charge that much per hour. Full Comment>>

biggj123

Sep 26, 2019 20:19

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 5 Types of Foreigner You’ll Meet in the Chinese Workplace

Come again? Full Comment>>

biggj123

Sep 24, 2019 23:01

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 5 Types of Foreigner You’ll Meet in the Chinese Workplace

And to add to that, they usually get treated far worse than white western people. Especially if they teach English. They get lower pay most of the time and face racism wherever they go...yet I find them more likable and enjoy china far more than a lot of westerners. I just can't handle the constant complaining about ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Sep 22, 2019 09:48

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 5 Types of Foreigner You’ll Meet in the Chinese Workplace

From my experience, the non-white people from non-western countries are the best adjusted in china. They don't seem to complain about much and are usually fun to hang around . The worst ones are the white liberal "educated" ones. These woke millennial types. The ones who follow the political correctness cult and ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Aug 29, 2019 20:49

Articles : biggj123 commented on news How to Ask for a Raise When Working in China

Most jobs everyone gets paid a bit different. I never worked at a job where everyone was paid the same. When you first get hired you usually negotiate your salary unless you're doing some shit job like McDonald's. So if your good at negotiating you get paid more and if you take what they offer you, well that's on ... Full Comment>>

biggj123

Aug 23, 2019 16:38

Articles : biggj123 commented on news 7 Things You’ll Realize About Yourself Only After Leaving China

There is an old saying " No matter where you go, there you are" If you were a lazy asshole before you went to China, you'll most likely be a lazy asshole after you leave too. And that goes for responsible, hardworking people too...you will be the same when you leave, just a few more stories to tell. Not everyone I ... Full Comment>>