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askiptochina
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| I've heard China is one of the best places to save money in Asia |
Saving money is relative to how much you spend. A country is not going to decide that for you. |
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Dilton
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| Would Chinese Taipei be an option? |
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Trebek
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
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Location: China
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:14 am Post subject: Friendly China |
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I live in a small new city that was recently built for Universities. Most people here are store owners, students, or construction/factory workers. The students come from all around China. Very few foreigners, no expat scene at all.
The people are very helpful, friendly, humorous, I just can't say enough good things about them. Yes, I have had a few dirty looks and have heard people obviously talking bad about me, but I barely notice this; since 95 percent of the people want to meet me or at least get my attention. Many want to pose with me for pictures. I love these people and consider China to be the friendliest country I've been to.
I've also visited big touristy cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou. There I felt more like I was back in the states. The people were used to foreigners and seemed a bit neutral on average.
I would say that Chinese are kind and friendly people by nature, and unless you're in some tourist ghetto, you will enjoy your stay here.
As far as money goes? If you're rent is free and you eat at cheap noodle stalls or cook your food from scratch, you can possibly save up to $300 per month no a University salary; more if you want to work outside the Uni. I just like to lay back and chill. No expat bars, western restaurants, little travel. Just explore on my bike, read, write, and drink Baijou and Sprite when I wish to party. Saving money isn't my goal it's just a result of my chosen life style. |
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The Great Wall of Whiner
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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Location: Blabbing
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| Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:47 am Post subject: |
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| Dilton wrote: |
| Would Chinese Taipei be an option? |
Could you show me on the map where that is? New country? |
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Shroob
Joined: 02 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Friendly China |
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| Trebek wrote: |
I live in a small new city that was recently built for Universities. Most people here are store owners, students, or construction/factory workers. The students come from all around China. Very few foreigners, no expat scene at all.
The people are very helpful, friendly, humorous, I just can't say enough good things about them. Yes, I have had a few dirty looks and have heard people obviously talking bad about me, but I barely notice this; since 95 percent of the people want to meet me or at least get my attention. Many want to pose with me for pictures. I love these people and consider China to be the friendliest country I've been to.
I've also visited big touristy cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou. There I felt more like I was back in the states. The people were used to foreigners and seemed a bit neutral on average.
I would say that Chinese are kind and friendly people by nature, and unless you're in some tourist ghetto, you will enjoy your stay here.
As far as money goes? If you're rent is free and you eat at cheap noodle stalls or cook your food from scratch, you can possibly save up to $300 per month no a University salary; more if you want to work outside the Uni. I just like to lay back and chill. No expat bars, western restaurants, little travel. Just explore on my bike, read, write, and drink Baijou and Sprite when I wish to party. Saving money isn't my goal it's just a result of my chosen life style. |
Exactly why I want to go to China.
My wages aren't great, but the free time and relaxed lifestyle make up for it. I could be making more money in my native country in a minimum-wage position, but my lifestyle would be horrible compared to China. |
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nomad-ish
Joined: 21 Oct 2010
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Location: Moving up the food chain!
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| Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:59 am Post subject: Re: Where is the best location in China ($ and culture)? |
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Hey there TESOLers-
I'm a US citizen looking to move to China in the next year. I have a B.A. (non-ed) and a CELTA (which I recieved in Mexico) I have 6 months teaching exp in the US (pre-CELTA) and 6 months exp in Mexico (post-CELTA) I also speak fluent Spanish, but I'm not certified to teach it.
I've heard China is one of the best places to save money in Asia - but China is gigantic! The largest complaint I've heard about China is general unfriendliness towards foriegners. Coming most recently from relatively relaxed and friendly Latin America, this worries me. However, the money in LA isn't great, and I'm now on a mission to save up some dough and pay back my school loans.
So I'm wondering, how much should I be able to save working/living in China? (I am not a person who needs a lot of luxeries - don't need Satillite TV, my own place, lots of western food, and I don't go out partying much)
Where are some of the most pleasant places to live in China?
Where can you make the most money relative to cost-of-living?
Would I have a shot at uni jobs, or only language schools?
Any input would be appreicated!
Rachel |
if you're looking to make the most money, from what i've seen here, uni isn't the way to go (unless you're actually a professor from back home and going to a top tier uni here). i would aim for a private school; public schools don't pay as much and language schools tend to work you into the ground.
on a side note, if you're looking to save money teaching in asia, don't just look into china, i'd also check out korea too. |
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askiptochina
Joined: 26 Feb 2010
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Location: Beijing
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| Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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| i'd also check out korea too. |
There has been a recent itch in Korea for employers not to pay teachers. It's now where public schools are not only not paying teachers things like airfare home and severance, but they are also not hiring new foreign teachers. They aren't getting the funding anymore. This is allowing schools to treat teachers poorly. I don't know how bad, but just take a look at the all the bad news on the Korean forum http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/
Hopefully, teachers aren't out offering English lessons in the park like Nova teachers in Japan had to do just to get money to return home  |
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rayman
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ruindasia1
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Location: shenzhen, china
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i live in shenzhen which is supposed to be an expensive city, work at a college and i saved around half of my salary 6,000usd my first year in shenzhen and a little just a little bitt less the second year too, and that was not even trying to save money...i ate out and traveled...so it can be done, as long as ur not out partying like a rockstar and taking those taxis..then that adds up!
all in all i find china a great place to save money..especially if u have no debt..ie student loans , credit cards...or chinese gf....  |
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xjgirl
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if u want to enjoy an acceptable quality of life i.e safe healthy food, taxis to get around instead of public transport, the odd weekend away in a civilised city,
then i really think u got to be making above 8000rmb for under 20 hours as week
the days of 5000rmb cutting it are over |
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xjgirl
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:30 am Post subject: |
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| best place in china for work? maybe guangzhou,shenzhen or hong kong |
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PandaPandemonium
Joined: 01 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:42 am Post subject: |
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| xjgirl wrote: |
| best place in china for work? maybe guangzhou,shenzhen or hong kong |
hello, why these cities? why not beijing and shanghai? |
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xjgirl
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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| oh because its a quicker flight to better countries, thats why! |
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PandaPandemonium
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| Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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| xjgirl wrote: |
| oh because its a quicker flight to better countries, thats why! |
lol! I just wanted to say you were right when it struck me...what about private language schools in big cities? don't day offer some chance for advancement? |
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kendaljade
Joined: 25 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:48 pm Post subject: Job Offer |
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| I have been offered a job in Shanghai for 8000RMB a month and that includes my apartment. I am curious if this will allow me to live comfortably while being able to spend about $150 a month in student loan debts? From what I can tell, it won't be hard - but I would like the advice of people who have had experience living in China. |
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