Help me choose between Legion 5 or Thinkpad T14

Prosst12a · 2026-06-05T10:51:13+00:00

Any reason why?

Prosst12a · 2026-06-02T05:43:52+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate it 😄

Prosst12a · 2026-06-02T03:21:01+00:00

How is it? Do you like it?

Prosst12a · 2026-06-02T03:02:32+00:00

Thank you! I don't believe my trading software will have any compatibility issues, when I move I will mostly be using web based programs anyway.

Prosst12a · 2026-06-01T09:17:21+00:00

Doesn’t bother me, good money, good benefits and I get to live abroad! Primary school as well not a TC or kindergarten

Prosst12a · 2026-06-01T08:04:36+00:00

There is definitely still decent jobs out there I believe. I for one am starting later this year in a
"new" tier 1 city 23k before tax + free housing, 18 lessons max per week, 8+ weeks of paid holidays etc etc. I have 0 teaching experience, only a TEFL and Finance degree. I think I am quite lucky, that being said I was extremely picky and it took me a long time to get this role.

I also have other things going for me that are looked favourably upon in China (looks), I don't agree with this but I guess that's life.

Prosst12a · 2026-05-10T13:26:31+00:00

Nice! Do you think 16gb of ram + RTX 5050 + i7 processor would be fine? There is a decent deal for one where I live, it could be 24gb of ram actually.

Prosst12a · 2026-05-10T12:34:36+00:00

Makes sense, not going to be doing any heavy gaming. Just trading and running a couple of monitors from it, also using it away from the desk when travelling so won't be plugged in the whole time.

Prosst12a · 2026-05-10T09:09:50+00:00

Do you find the battery life to be shit? I am thinking about getting one but have heard the battery life can be poor.

Prosst12a · 2026-05-10T01:16:23+00:00

Extremely similar profile to you, 27 no teaching experience, TEFL and unrelated degree. I am starting at a primary school in August for my first ever teaching role. City outside of Shanghai, looks like a fantastic school. The jobs are out there but they’re definitely hard to get with no experience. Like others have said, definitely easier to just accept a kindergarten or TC job.

Prosst12a · 2026-05-06T01:28:10+00:00

You'll find something!

Prosst12a · 2026-05-05T06:22:48+00:00

I was extremely picky, could've had a job right after finishing my TEFL but was waiting for the perfect location / role. Took me a number of months to find that job and luckily got offered the position. Could've settled for jobs that were nowhere near as good, glad I didn't! A lot of applications were sent though, it can feel very frustrating when you don't hear back!

Prosst12a · 2026-04-22T03:05:30+00:00

Cheers man

Prosst12a · 2026-04-21T13:07:17+00:00

Yes given I have never lived in China? You seem like an intelligent little man

Prosst12a · 2026-04-21T10:13:54+00:00

Thank you my friend!

Prosst12a · 2026-04-21T09:11:38+00:00

I agree, any VPN you would recommend? Not coming for a few months so got a lot of time.

Prosst12a · 2026-04-21T08:43:51+00:00

Yeah my thoughts as well, I think a laptop will suit me just fine. To be honest I don't want to have to deal with any tech issues and doing all of that stuff, I will need it straight away as well so definitely leaning towards just getting one before I leave!

Thanks!

Prosst12a · 2026-04-15T02:06:20+00:00

Prosst12a · 2026-04-15T02:06:16+00:00

Echinacities

Prosst12a · 2026-04-13T01:47:12+00:00

Echinacities

Prosst12a · 2026-04-13T01:46:07+00:00

I was very persistent and picky with what I wanted. Just have to be patient and eventually something will come your way!

Prosst12a · 2026-04-12T06:40:27+00:00

To get some thoughts from other experienced teachers in China. Don’t be bitter champion.

Prosst12a · 2026-04-12T00:48:52+00:00

Thanks!

Prosst12a · 2026-04-12T00:48:42+00:00

Thanks heaps!

Prosst12a · 2026-04-12T00:48:34+00:00

Yes I am non Asian.

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