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[Doiley]

China is a rapidly developing country, with an increasing fast-paced lifestyle. Its major cities compare favorably with Western metropolises. So naturally, at times, keeping up cam create some stress. You should take care. Drink warm water, and avoild cold drinks and food, soda, and so on. In the fall and winter, wear more clothing. I am a Canadian man and in my area we do this because of the extreme cold, which is very uncomfortable. When possible, open windows for more sunlight and fresh air, which can fight germs. Sleep early and eat enough vegetables. You can enjoy your stay in China.

[astrayalien]

I added a layer of foam to my Chinese style bed and it is fine.

In Australia I needed chiropractic treatment once a month; I had a really good western style bed. After 6 months on the Chinese bed and no treatments, my back feels straight and I feel no need for any chiropractic treatment.

[Timer]

What country did you come to China from? Getting used to the different climate can be tiring. I came from Australia and the sudden weather changes and different humidity levels screwed with my body quite a bit.

How about the food you are eating? Most typical Chinese food isn't very nutritious so if you're eating that all the time maybe that's why you are tired?

This is of course in addition to teaching kids which is tiring in itself.

[Dinah606]

I teach primary for the most part, but used to teach kindergarten part time for half an hour twice a week That wasn't much, admittedly, but I found I was putting a lot of effort into those two half hours. I had to be my very most active and my cheerfullest. even compared to teaching grade ne students, who are still quite little, it was tiring. I did like it (it was a thousand times less demoralizing than teaching middle school!) but I can see how it would make anybody tired.

[Silent Shadow]

[Spyro]

Yeah I'm probably tired for a number of reasons. Rock hard Chinese beds (I've gotten used to it but I still get weird kinks in my neck), 22 hrs/week with tiny kids, lack of exercise and pollution + unhealthy food. I lived in Florida all my life so I'm not exactly used to the weather here in Northeastern China either.

I definitely need to find a public university job next year though. 22 contact hours/week seemed light on paper however I completely underestimated the workload. It doesn't help when I have drives from branch to branch, which makes my day feel twice as long. I wish I had done a little bit more research before coming here. Nevertheless, working here has been good experience for a newbie like me, so no real complaints. I just need to make adjustments for next year (and maybe find a city with less pollution).

[zootown]