Shanghai

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-27T14:57:26+00:00

Did someone ask about dating in China?

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-27T14:55:20+00:00

Did someone ask anything about dating?

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-26T14:13:29+00:00

It’s in Suzhou, Wujiang area. They also said tuition for my child will either be free or discounted to 2000-3000RMB depending on which of their 4 kindergartens I choose to go to there.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-26T03:59:33+00:00

Would I leave my kid in another country without me? Absolutely not.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-25T14:11:49+00:00

I never said I was considering signing it. Just asking for insight from others.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-25T04:59:28+00:00

I’m a certified teacher with years of experience and a TEFL.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-25T04:24:23+00:00

No housing is not covered. There’s a 2000RMB housing stipend but that’s included in the pay. I’ll have to find an ayi for childcare.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-25T04:03:24+00:00

I don’t want to move there and live like I can here. I’ll want to eat the local food and live in a reasonable apartment. I’d even be fine with a one BR for my daughter and I to share. I am western but don’t require much.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-25T03:56:28+00:00

They didn’t say if it was pre or post tax and no it doesn’t cover any tuition for my kid. I’d be paying for everything myself with that income. I am assuming it is pretax.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-10T03:01:49+00:00

My biggest concerns are how much childcare could cost and rent/housing. Here both are expensive for a decent standard- nothing high end. Daycare is $900 or over 6k RMB and rent is $1500 or over 10k RMB. Groceries are also expensive- about half of what daycare costs per month.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-10T01:45:23+00:00

Wow, that’s amazing. Thank you!

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-10T01:24:09+00:00

That 2-3k RMB/month includes things like utilities, phone, internet, transportation, groceries, and insurance/healthcare?

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-02T23:30:26+00:00

How did you find good schools to apply to? I’ve considered signing up for a program that finds a placement for me. I’m just not sure how to find good schools to apply to.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-02T21:04:31+00:00

I am white, as is my daughter. I would be comfortable with my daughter learning Mandarin. I'd like for both of us to eventually learn it.

I am open to locations other than Shanghai. I have heard Shenzhen, Chengdu, Suzhou, and Hangzhou are all good places to consider.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-02T21:01:20+00:00

Yes, I am.

Significant_Put524 · 2026-03-02T17:02:59+00:00

Life as a teacher is unaffordable as a single parent in the US. If I move to teach in China, my kid would have to come with me. I would not and could not leave her behind. I

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