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[lilbecky]

hello people,

I'm a newbie looking for some advice please. i'm applying to organisations to teach english in China, and hopefully will be going by next Feb. I've been advised to have a think about where I would like to be posted. However, as a total newbie I have no idea where to start as obviously China is so large. All the websites I have found are more for tourists who are spending a short time in China and are oriented to Beijing and Shanghai. I am drawn to a city, however have been advised on a earlier posting to broaden my search from these two places.

I do feel like I can't see the woods for the trees, as there are so many places! i know to some of you this may seem a little silly but I would love some advice on how/where to research and how to narrow your choice, and what things to think about in your choice. (I'm indecisive, it's taken me almost a year to narrow my choice of country down to China!!!)
For example, is reading a book like the lonely planet China a good idea.

anyone got any places to recommend or any advice for me?!


thanks

[tw]

You will probably get more replies from FT's in China in the China Job-Related forum as many FT's in China don't check this forum. Also, you may want to tell us what your criteria and conditions are, e.g. is it important for you to have Western-type meals at least once a week? Do you need to socialize with other foreigners in a Western-style bar? Can you handle cold winters and/or hot and/or humid summers? Do you want to do a lot of sightseeing? Are you looking for VERY high-paying positions?

If you are adventurous and you think you can adapt to anything and everything fairly quickly, then just take any offer that seems alright to you. As for research, do a search on the city on the Internet and see what it tells you (do AVOID sites that provide tourism information ONLY). You should also search for threads on Dave's related to ideal/best places to teach in China, etc.