Comments on: Careers for Americans in China are comparatively awesome

By: casper dowlen

casper dowlen — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:03:43 +0000

How about wine related jobs? I have focused being a sommelier for some years. China is the seventh largest producer of wine in the world and is now importing to the States. What can you tell me about this specific field?

By: Technichic

Technichic — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:09:31 +0000

Ever been to Jimmy Carter Blvd. in China. Oops, I mean near Atlanta, Georgia:)

By: Damjan Denoble

Damjan Denoble — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:42:52 +0000

John,

One route you can try is independent tutoring. There are a lot of professionals in China that want specialized lessons, and they are usually able to pay you more than Chinese school agencies.

Another option is to look at professional training and teaching agencies. They are hard to get into – multiple interviews, teachbacks, etc. – but once you’re in the work is steady.

By: John P.

John P. — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:28:42 +0000

I find it very difficult to find “any” teaching (TEFL) jobs in China because of my age, 65! If you know any language schools that hire older teachers please advise. Thank You

By: Damjan Denoble

Damjan Denoble — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:22:40 +0000

Operative word is “career”

By: JMoreno

JMoreno — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:09:27 +0000

Preachy aren’t we. Ever heard of Chinatown? Spanish Harlem? Calle Ocho? I live in Texas and know people here from Latin America that’ve been here YEARS and never bothered to learn the language. How many languages are ballots in San Fran written in? Only citizens can vote…dig?

By: Jade

Jade — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:00:24 +0000

It is quite pathetic that when Americans visit other countries they automatically expect that everything is going to be the same as it is in the united States. Many are never able or willing to embrace or appreciate another country’s economy or culture. unfortunately, our closed mindedness and superficial egos fool us to think that the American culture is superior . Such dogmatic behavior, it is a wonder that many natives continue to welcome us in their countries

By: Ming

Ming — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:33:10 +0000

idiot… you ruined the first half with the second half.

By: J Li

J Li — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:33:15 +0000

My suggestion to anyone wanting to come to China, be prepared to respect local culture and customs, and learn the local language: Chinese! Otherwise, don’t even bother to come to China. We don’t need the small-minded, snobbish westerners! If they don’t accept local cuture, they deserve to be kicked out!!! But, of course, the blonde girls are always welcome, no matter what. So, blonde ladies, don’t worry if you can’t speak Chinese. Many of us, Chinese guys, can speak enough English to make you happy in bed. If those Chinese guys you have seen don’t speak enough english, come talk to me, as I have lived in an English-speaking country for over 7 years. We can’t have some great, sexy chit-chat during the foreplay before we move to the next level. It gives you blondies more pleasure. Haha:)