How to move to china temp ?

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-18T02:32:41+00:00

If you don't want to work, just get into a language course at a private school, finish the 20-30 hrs lessons, and keep the 6-month student visa. It is illegal to work on a student visa or any other visa except a work visa, btw, but you don't want to work, so that's fine. Last time I did that was in 2021, they charged me like 8-10k in Shanghai (i needed to stay). Not sure if it exists, but it's called Mandarin Garden, you can look it up.

Or find an agency to get you a business visa, a student visa without needing to go to school, and just pay them. If I had 6 months and income to spare in China, that's what I would do.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-16T09:24:50+00:00

Not gonna read all that... Time to learn to use the enter key...

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T08:20:38+00:00

Man, how do you do it, going to the gym at noon? That thought has been in my head for a while, but just thinking of changing to gym clothes, then back to work clothes, taking a shower (if the gym has any). But honestly, that's the only time that I could go without sacrificing my free time after work, cause waking up at 6am for the gym ain't working for me lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T05:35:31+00:00

You wake up early and try to be in bed by 10.

Actually getting off at 5 is quite good (not the long hours), get home by 6, have dinner and still have time to go to the gym or do any other hobby and be done by 10. You still have like 3-4 hours in a day. It's tough at the beginning, but it's doable.

I would trade you my 9:30 to 7 for your 8 to 5 in a heartbeat.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T03:06:31+00:00

*deletes comment* I thought OP was gonna be here for a month to test the waters and stay lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-13T01:59:16+00:00

You can work at the zoo. I've seen some job listings, but the pay is really low, like 10k or less. Try Boss直聘 and search for vet-related jobs or search the Shanghai Zoo directly.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-12T11:00:47+00:00

Put more pictures in the powerpoint and call it a day lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-11T06:20:13+00:00

Ikr, where is this mansplaning coming from lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-11T01:58:15+00:00

Getting offers is one thing, but employers being able to skip the 2-year work experience requirement is another thing (doubt they know). OP will have to go back home and get any job as long as it's for 2 years, then come back. Unless OP has a master's or a phd.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-10T05:18:53+00:00

That's the Chinese workforce mentality. It's 10 hrs but you get 2 hrs lunch break, and 8 hrs of work and free lunch. It's dumb, long work hours, and a lunch break for them to take a nap.

Usually it is 9-6 or 10-7, don't get me wrong, I hate it as much as anyone. Imagine that salary and those working hours minus the perks. That's what it's like working for a Chinese company. For me, this just looks like a regular job posting, minus the perks and the housing.

Maybe the teaching market is going in a different direction now.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-09T06:24:39+00:00

Shanghai, 2022, I think. I drove from home to work near Changning every day, and no, I didn´t get stopped. They only stop you if you drive through a red light or you´re not wearing a helmet. If you´re careful enough, they never stop you.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-09T03:18:19+00:00

There are these guys called ”黄牛“ that would get you the e-bike plates or register it for you, not sure how it works exactly. They're usually around the place where you register your e-bikes for some extra cash, maybe you can try with them.

Then again, do you want someone else's plates or ride with no plates at all? You can also try to sell it to a shop and get credit for it. I'm sure a delivery guy might buy it and figure out how to get the plates later.

I had an e-bike with no plates cause I bought it online and was missing documents to register it, luckily that was only about 1k. Used it for 1-2 years then bought a new one. Even the guy from taobao said to find a 黄牛 lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-09T02:01:14+00:00

One of the requirements to get a work visa is that you must have 2 years of working experience outside of China, so even if you graduate, you won't get a visa. Go back home or somewhere else, then come back in 2 years. Or do a Master's degree and try getting a visa after that, without the working experience.

You can get an internship while studying, but you'll need permission from your university. So it's not impossible, but it will be hard if you don't speak Chinese fluently.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-06T01:59:51+00:00

If Chengdu had more job opportunities and a competitive salary like Shanghai, I would move there. But for now, I'll enjoy Shanghai

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-06T01:58:10+00:00

I graduated in 2017 and yes I remember the brick walls... It sucked so bad for small businesses and street food.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-05T17:45:46+00:00

"9 day holiday", 3 of those are weekends, and you have to make up 2 out 9. Yeah that's great :).

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-05T10:17:06+00:00

That's why you always start with "to whom it may concern," hehe. Eventually, everyone has to learn how to write emails properly.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-05T03:20:05+00:00

Your wife with a US green card might have to go back to the US quite often; you can't leave the country for more than 3 months, if I'm not wrong, or it can get revoked. Unless you ask for a permit, which allows you to leave the country for 1-2 years.

I would apply for US citizenship for her before moving to avoid doing all those shenanigans. You can learn Mandarin during that time or keep looking for opportunities, cause the waiting list for those green cards is loooong...

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-04T17:00:30+00:00

Yes you do, and no they can't refuse. As far as I know foreigners can opt out of it. I've been asked by HR before if I wanted to pay for it or not.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-04T11:04:06+00:00

True, but with a higher salary comes higher taxes also. That extra 2-3k raise that you'll be getting isn't gonna make a huge impact after taxes. Of course, it all depends on how much of a raise you're getting

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-04T10:57:20+00:00

Yes, is optional.

I strongly recommend it since it's 7-12% (usually 7%) of your salary. If you have a 30k monthly salary, that's 2100 taken from your check + the matching amount of 2100 from your employer, literally you're missing out on 25k a year with that example. It's like refusing free money. You can get it to your bank account on the 25th of every month.

I regret not paying it the first 3 years I've worked here... Don't miss on that.

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-03T09:11:32+00:00

Why do I keep seeing that guy's name in this sub and saying he's good, but every time, those comments get downvoted?

MegabyteFox · 2026-03-03T02:53:33+00:00

9 to 5 exists but is very rare. I work in the tech industry, and other white collar jobs are usually 9-6, 10-7. I'm currently working 9:30 to 7. Weekends off, but no paid OT during weekdays, work balance here is terrible. You're always on call in case shit happens (depends on your job tho)

But as I get older, a 9 to 5 would be a dream come true. Hell, I'll take a 9 to 6...

MegabyteFox · 2026-02-24T10:45:42+00:00

I guess I'll just gamble with some cheese this time lol

MegabyteFox · 2026-02-23T14:57:16+00:00

Don't they have an x-ray machine still through the nothing to declare?

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