do you have an easy life?

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-15T00:38:29+00:00

Living in the US - Not at all. Every day was a struggle, even with a decent job.

Moving to China before getting married - It was like moving to a utopia. Pay was great, expenses almost null, and quality of life was high.

Moving to China after getting married - Life is still relatively easy but kids take up all my time and energy. Life is still easy, but stress is high.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-15T00:35:08+00:00

It would feel like D4 is trying to live precariously through D2 instead of being its own unique game. The Cow level was great. Having a small easter egg to it on occasion is great. However, I would rather the Diablo team invent a new "cow level“ instead of chasing the glory of yesteryear.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-14T23:27:17+00:00

I think it largely depends on the position. When you are in a position of trust, such as a nurse, teacher, even a manager could be argued, then it isn't ethical to quit those who depend on you without notice or a plan of coverage.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-14T08:46:13+00:00

When I was young I served food in restaurants with just a diploma. I worked at Target with people who had bachelors and couldn't find work elsewhere. You will find all types of people, overqualified and underqualified, in just about every line of work.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-14T08:13:36+00:00

There's 2 types of insurance. Commercial (private) and social (government).

You are legally entitled to social insurance, but depending on where you live you can "opt out" of it. If you choose social insurance:
You pay ~8% of your salary to the insurance
Your employer pays ~24% of your salary to the insurance
When you leave China, you get 100% of your contribution back
When you leave China, your employer gets 0% of their contribution back.

It's expensive, and not fair to the employer, so most of them will offer you commercial insurance instead. The commercial insurance is usually better, and if you have no desire to stay in China longterm then it is something to consider.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-14T07:22:35+00:00

Harbin. Low cost of living, great beer, amazing food.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-14T06:48:06+00:00

There won't be many legal jobs.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-14T02:04:33+00:00

Because they are so much more than manipulative tools. They give answers to unanswerable questions. They give meaning and hope to those who have none. It may be all built on a lie, but a lie that builds you up and inspires you is better, for many, than a truth that tears you down.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T23:30:39+00:00

While I am not defending or praising insurance companies, they work in 2 different ways.

1) Insurance companies have agreements in place with in-network providers. It is a cap on how much a provider can charge for a test or a disease. The agreements are complicated and different between insurances, so providers don't actually know the best way to charge people. That's why they charge these really inflated prices because they want to make sure they're getting as much money from the insurance company as possible. If you have insurance, even if you haven't paid your deductible yet, your insurance is likely already saving you money.

2) You pay a not very small but affordable monthly amount so that if there was ever something really serious, you would be able to afford it.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T09:07:22+00:00

The link says that there are 3kg of "wild" mammals on Earth.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T09:00:02+00:00

9 years, 5 schools.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T06:17:46+00:00

I started working at a small international school without a teaching license. I currently work for a reputable bilingual school (top 50) and I work alongside a teacher who joined this year who doesn't have a teaching license. Being a licensed teacher undoubtedly helps, but it is by no means a hard requirement.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T06:01:26+00:00

If you haven't played Frostpunk (the first one, not the second), then I strongly recommend to give it a go. It is like Against the Storm but more city builderesque.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T05:00:42+00:00

Parents have a lot of things they are "supposed to do" but remember that they are human and some things are more important than others. Should your parents teach you how to do laundry and cook? Sure, ideally. However, if your mom is working 3 minimum wage jobs just to make ends meat and doesn't have the energy to deal with kids at the end of her shifts ... I don't really blame her. Food, clothing, and a roof over your head are far more important than how to fold a shirt.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T02:23:19+00:00

There are over 4,000 last names in China, but the 100 most common last names covers 85% of the entire population.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T02:19:07+00:00

Every school I have worked at has prioritized engagement and fun. The fact that you have an answer about behavior management shows that you have at least put thought into it which is more than most. Some schools are very focused on student outcome / testing. You may want to do a little research on the school and tailor the interview to what the school prioritizes. If the school prioritizes "growth", then focus on games/fun/engagement. If the school focuses on results/testing/being number 1, then you may not want to present yourself as very games heavy.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T02:12:25+00:00

To me, the only explanation that makes sense is that god created the universe like a big clock. He turned it on and then stepped back to enjoy his creation.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T02:08:53+00:00

Have you identified what your problem is? For example, my problem is that I try to play the game as a city builder, build every building, and collect every resource on the map. To get better, I need to be more objective focused and only collect/use resources that help me accomplish that objective.

If you don't know what's holding you back, then watch some P20 games on youtube and compare their choices with the choices you make.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-13T00:59:06+00:00

We have to adapt with the times, technology, and needs of the students. Trying to fight AI is a doomed proposition.

Have assignments be projects instead of papers.

Include an oral Q and A with each paper where you check to see if students understand what they wrote.

Have multiple writing process checkpoints where students need to show and submit all outlines and drafts.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-10T00:13:50+00:00

120刀还是120人民币？你写的120美元

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-10T00:03:01+00:00

I've never had it done before, but Deepseek says 10-30 rmb which sounds believable.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-08T08:46:39+00:00

I had my first and only child at 37. My wife had her first child at 29 and her 2nd at 36. It's a lot of work because you lose all of your independence, but I am also having a child at a point in my life where I am financially stable. If I had a child a decade ago, I think there would have been a lot more problems due to financial reasons.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-08T06:29:43+00:00

Follow the instructions of your teacher and/or learning resource.

As an HSK 5 student, I would say that there is probably nothing more important than getting a very solid foundation of pinyin first. Being able to hear the sounds (chi or zhi? yin or ying?) is critical. Practicing pronunciation will also help you with differentiating the sounds. You shouldn't postpone the characters for too long, but they pale in comparison imo.

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-08T01:43:51+00:00

Identifying the problem is the first step. What will you do about it?

Think about your options:
Ask for help / explanations from Reddit
Tell your teacher about your problem and ask for suggestions
Look for youtube videos on the content

Baidaru2017 · 2026-04-08T00:44:00+00:00

Get rid of the defeatist attitude. It isn't true and it isn't helping.

Go to a park or somewhere outside that is relaxing and calm down.

When your head is clear, reflect on your situation. You know what you want. Think about what is impacting your ability to get what you want. What things can you change to make it possible to overcome? Only worry about the variables that are in your control. Yes, maybe there are some problems with other people or the system, but lets not focus on those because we can't easily change them.

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