[Nonpareil]

I am bumping this thread. I haven't added as much data as I'd have liked to, but prepare for that to change...my current school is insolvent, so I need to get a new job. I was told that I could get a job in Xi'an, Qingdao or Beijing, and am leaning towards the Northern Capital. We'll see where it goes, but I'd just like to be in a city that has a lot to offer (unlike my current city - I see more talent in ten minutes at the West Lake in Hangzhou than I do in three days here).

Anyone who's been to Beijing know what the talent is like? I do tend to prefer that 'Northern' Chinese look (taller, lighter skin, bigger eyes) to the 'Southern (smaller, darker) look.

[The Fantasist]

It's only my opinion but Beijing has the ugliest women of any capitol city I have been in. It all depends on what you like of course but it seems all the talent headed to Shanghai. I thought Qingdao was a cool city,interesting European architecture,open and friendly women,go check it out. If you like that taller look why not head up to Heilongjiang and give Harbin a look,nice girls and a few Russian chicks up there too studying and what not.

[The Fantasist]

No I take that back Pakistan's and India's capitols had uglier women then Beijing,but still I was very disappointed with the Northern Capitol. I know it's not your look as you said but Kunming is a great city,great climate,not too sticky and you can fly down to Laos and Thailand from there cheaply and quickly for some weekend debauchery should you want to.

[Nonpareil]

(06-14-2012 06:33 AM)Vorkuta Wrote:  

No I take that back Pakistan's and India's capitols had uglier women then Beijing,but still I was very disappointed with the Northern Capitol. I know it's not your look as you said but Kunming is a great city,great climate,not too sticky and you can fly down to Laos and Thailand from there cheaply and quickly for some weekend debauchery should you want to.

Well it's that Beijing would offer a job instantly, and that has appeal (don't know if there is a subsidiary school in Kunming...I'm pissed; I had my trip to Guilin in September planned and everything). I have heard great things about the girls of Chengdu and want to go there but it's mad pricey, but at the same time; even if the talent is lacking, Beijing has a lot to offer as a city, and that goes far with me (as a tall white guy with blue eyes, I have little trouble attracting the top-shelf talent in China, I've learned).

[Fathom]

Harbin will be very cold but the winter will be more comfortable, since they have heating. The ice festival would be worth a visit too. Never got a chance to do that. But why go to such an inhospitable place.

I too have heard great things about Chengdu from many people, and if I had the chance to go back, it'd be there.

[The Fantasist]

I never made it there so cannot comment on Chengdu but I banged enough Sichuanese chicks to know that they are the prettiest in China. They are like little porcelain dolls so I think Chengdu would be well worth a look.

[redneckpunk]

Beijing has girls from all over China so it will have the most and best talent of the 3 mentioned. Qingdao is cheaper and some birds there seem to have more ass.

If you think Chengdu is expensive how do you not think Beijing is?

In a couple of weeks summer schools will start all over the country and it will be a cakewalk to find another position anywhere in China.

[Vicious]

From reading the OP it seems that you have to put in considerable time in China to get results. Flying in for a week or two seems like a waste from reading between the lines. Correct?

[Nonpareil]

(06-16-2012 08:06 PM)Vicious Wrote:  

From reading the OP it seems that you have to put in considerable time in China to get results. Flying in for a week or two seems like a waste from reading between the lines. Correct?

Ni da mingzi shi Vicious, yes, I would agree with this assertion; part of the appeal is that I am in a very semi-permanent situation BUT at the same time, 3 notches (CHnotches, and a superflag) in 9 weeks, respectable, given that it's a somewhat traditional culture. Basically what I'm saying that is if you look different, you get a shit-ton of attention. Exploit it.

However, if you learn some (and by some, I mean get conversational) Mandarin, I would recommend it, but aside from that, unless you have a contact, and a contract, I would avoid coming here for less than a month.

I am going to Hangzhou for a new job (probably). Je shi ma Hangzhou;





Piaoliang nuhai de laizu Hangzhou...much talent there, I am stoked.

[Nonpareil]

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[redneckpunk]

traditional Chinese girls will bang before marriage, don't believe the innocent show they put on. They will cheat on their bf's or husbands just as much if not more than non-traditional girls.

Granted some will be terrified of foreigners, but who cares they are lame anyway.

Spent a few days in Hangzhou and was not impressed with the women, but I didn't hit the bars or clubs.

Other than that it is a pretty cool city.

Get gaming on the internet and you will score some broads in Hangzhou.

FYI...KFC is much more popular in China than McDonalds. There are almost 5 times more KFC's than MCD's.

[keepreal]

dude, what are good schools to get teacher jobs in China? I tried Web, new Oriental, EF, Meten, but no response. I don't have a TESOL, but I have a linguistics degree and getting an online TESOL 150hr certificate. I don't have experience though. What jobs could I get for short term as a person who can speak native English and pretty good Mandarin?

[keepreal]

I am in Shenzhen btw.

[keepreal]

I mean short term i mean like 6m to 1y

[keepreal]

I can write and read Mandarin too.

[WanderingSoul]

keepreal, you can edit your post next time and add additional info, as opposed to posting 4 times in a row.

And they have a club named Lady Gaga? Are you fuckin for real hah?

[Nonpareil]

(06-28-2012 07:05 AM)RioNomad Wrote:  

keepreal, you can edit your post next time and add additional info, as opposed to posting 4 times in a row.

Yes, this is true; Edit (only within an hour...and yes, I wish Roosh would make it a bit longer of a window) is your friend.

As for Keepreal, I don't really know, there are thousands of English schools in China; a recruiter got me my jobs and looks out for me. Your TESOL instructor probably knows several recruiters. You can set it up yourself by looking on the ESL job boards, but prepare to negotiate some things (ensure you get free accommodation, I can't stress this enough). I also had no experience before I came here, either.

BUT!

Make sure that the school you go to is registered with the government!

That way, your deal is iron-clad; they won't fuck you when they can (I am owed quite a bit of cash, that I will never get because my former school was not registered - chalk it up to lessons learned, my new joint is registered). How to tell if the school is registered? If they can get you a working (Z) VISA (unregistered schools will stick you with 3-6 month student-travel VISAs).

Native (as in accent-free) English and decent Mandarin could get you a teaching job easy, just pick your specialization (again, I chose to work with kids, but I could have taught adults, business English, engineers or what what what...)

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And they have a club named Lady Gaga? Are you fuckin for real hah?

Yeah evidently. Lady Gaga is huge over here, and for the price, I'd rather spend the extra to fish in a bigger, more well-stocked pond, like Hangzhou or Shanghai.

The Chinese youth culture is, for lack of a better word, kind of faggy. This explains things like clubs named Lady Gaga.

[redneckpunk]

@Keepreal

June is one of the slowest months of the year. In a week or 2 summer school will be banging and finding a job will be a breeze.

Get dressed up go to the school with a resume and a photo of yourself. Walk in the door tell them you are looking for work, you will get an interview on the spot or leave your info (resume, photo, cell number)and they will call you within a few days.

Tell them you will teach kids, you love kids, you will teach adults you don't care. China is great, you love the culture. Smile a lot, look responsible but fun (remember most places want you to teach kids). Smile some more.

You'll be hired in a week...as long as you are white and don't look too scruffy.

If not ur doing something seriously wrong and PM me.

Edit: Find out where english teachers hang in your city...probably the bar with happy hour and cheapest drinks. Wherever it is find it, ask where they work if they like it, you will get loads of info. Many of them will get a bonus if they find a teacher.

Network, get loaded, bang a hot Chinese girl.

[Menace]

Nonpareil, what would you do if you're only in China for a few days. Just stick to on-line and hang out at McDonalds? I have Chinese flag already but I want a Chinese flag in China.

[Fathom]

(06-28-2012 06:42 AM)keepreal Wrote:  

dude, what are good schools to get teacher jobs in China?

Teach at a university instead of a language mill. You will have more free time. The pay is lower but they provide an apartment. If you must go for a mill, I recommend English First and NDI, for what that's worth.

(06-28-2012 07:05 AM)RioNomad Wrote:  

And they have a club named Lady Gaga? Are you fuckin for real hah?

If you only knew the half of it...

[redneckpunk]

(06-28-2012 04:55 PM)Fathom Wrote:  

(06-28-2012 06:42 AM)keepreal Wrote:  

dude, what are good schools to get teacher jobs in China?

Teach at a university instead of a language mill. You will have more free time. The pay is lower but they provide an apartment. If you must go for a mill, I recommend English First and NDI, for what that's worth.

(06-28-2012 07:05 AM)RioNomad Wrote:  

And they have a club named Lady Gaga? Are you fuckin for real hah?

If you only knew the half of it...

true abot the money and time but Uni classes start in late Aug or Sep I believe. Plus teaching a class of 40+ students that refuse to talk sucks, but I suppose some people like it.

Lot's of Uni's or public schools will try to put you in a private dormroom...no thanks.

But another plus is weekends are guaranteed to be free.

Weigh the pros and cons and good luck.

[Fathom]

(06-28-2012 05:21 PM)redneckpunk Wrote:  

true abot the money and time but Uni classes start in late Aug or Sep I believe. Plus teaching a class of 40+ students that refuse to talk sucks, but I suppose some people like it.

Yes, they're called masochists.

Classes do start late August, early September, and now is the best time to look for jobs. Usually it's recommended you begin in May but during that time schools are in no hurry to fill in next semester's teaching positions, so they might not respond, especially if you are abroad. However, around June, July the administrators be done hiring next year's teachers because they're going on vacation in August.

Yeah, forty plus students without a single original thought, zero creativity, no opinions and not a single profound thought in their life staring at you with dead eyes can and does suck the life out of you. But the same can happen in a language mill. Though I have not worked there, plenty of my friends have. Some liked it, others left uni jobs for it and regretted it. But I didn't want to bring all this up 'cause I don't think it's productive for a total China newbie. Just go if you want to have a good time and enjoy yourself. It won't kill you.

[Nonpareil]

(06-28-2012 02:20 PM)Menace Wrote:  

Nonpareil, what would you do if you're only in China for a few days. Just stick to on-line and hang out at McDonalds? I have Chinese flag already but I want a Chinese flag in China.

I would set up QQ and an online profile right now, go to a big city, ensure I had fat stacks of cash and go to the clubs.

[freshcream]

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Yes, this is true; Edit (only within an hour...and yes, I wish Roosh would make it a bit longer of a window) is your friend.

As for Keepreal, I don't really know, there are thousands of English schools in China; a recruiter got me my jobs and looks out for me. Your TESOL instructor probably knows several recruiters. You can set it up yourself by looking on the ESL job boards, but prepare to negotiate some things (ensure you get free accommodation, I can't stress this enough). I also had no experience before I came here, either.
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What if you're not a native speaker, but you have a teaching degree in english?

[Tony Snow25]

I'm currently in Taipei, Taiwan teaching English and its been going well. I have question for Nonpareil or any others that have experience teaching English in China? How much do most teachers with some experience save? Recently I have gotten more hours and I should start being able to save around US$1,000 a month and that is with going out a couple nights a week.