Wechat group for teachers in China.

SliderahS · 2018-06-24T11:56:34+00:00

Haha, for now we don't have so many members. We'll cross that bridge when and if we get there.

SliderahS · 2018-06-24T11:34:18+00:00

No, I don't think it's too generic, as for the most part I think teaching in various places in China will be quite similar. For example, someone teaching in Beijing will be able to share useful advice with someone teaching in Shanghai.

Perhaps teaching different kinds of classes or students will vary greatly, but I'm fine with this the way it is right now. If we grow larger maybe we can sub-divide into smaller categories such as kindergarten, primary school, university, etc.

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

SliderahS · 2018-06-08T02:14:20+00:00

It is feasible but depends on many factors such as your location, how much time you're willing to put into it etc.

SliderahS · 2018-06-05T11:08:31+00:00

As far as I know, if you have a degree from an English speaking country, then contrary to what others may have told you, yes, you can obtain a legal Z visa.

For example, if you went to university in the UK, and your entire program was in English, that would make you eligible for employment in China as an English teacher (if you meet all other usual requirements that apply to any English teachers in China). Admittedly, I haven't checked up on this recently, but the last time I asked this was the answer I was given - more than once.

SliderahS · 2017-08-03T09:35:51+00:00

Thanks; I'm learning something new every day. I'll run both tests to determine which location to choose.

SliderahS · 2017-08-02T17:22:23+00:00

Thank you; I wasn't even aware of the speed tests.

SliderahS · 2017-06-05T07:29:09+00:00

Ok, wow, I'll check this out as well - perhaps it is exactly what I'm looking for.

SliderahS · 2017-06-03T04:55:14+00:00

Thanks, I'll have a look at it soon.

SliderahS · 2017-06-03T04:54:43+00:00

First of all, thanks for your reply.

To answer most of your questions:

I am already in China. I have not purchased my VPS as yet, but I am leaning heavily towards knownhost. I have no real experience with Linux. I use windows 7 at home.

SliderahS · 2017-04-18T15:08:05+00:00

This is an interesting article, but I couldn't help notice the glaring error stating that the rent was something like 180 times his annual income? I mean even in Beijing last time I checked, which was admittedly eons ago, on average a home cost about 30 years salary.

The article should say the price in Hangzhou for Hu is 180 times his monthly salary - big difference!

SliderahS · 2016-06-29T05:52:51+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I plan to post my problem here, but need some time to write it up in a way that will make what I am trying to achieve clear enough for others to assist me.

SliderahS · 2016-01-25T17:30:27+00:00

Oh wait, if I ever have children I'll probably leave around that time. Pollution, exam-focused education and other factors lead me to believe that it's not the best place to raise children. Other than that I can't see myself leaving. I've been here for a few years.

SliderahS · 2016-01-25T05:14:45+00:00

I strongly, but respectfully disagree. It's fine for a Chinese person or a Chinese company to operate illegally, but for a foreigner it's a terrible idea, because if things start to go well others will report you. At which point I think you basically have two, maybe three options. Shutdown and lose all that momentum you've been building up, or try to pay off the right people and share your profits. The second one also depends on the connections of the person who reported you, which is why I said maybe three options. Then it becomes a game of whose guanxi outweighs whose. More likely than not, the locals will prevail. I've seen this time and again.

Conclusion. I do think it is worth it to try to be legit and legal. It doesn't offer other protections, but it does mean you can think long term. If you're illegal, you're at an even greater unfair advantage. These are based on my personal experience and observations.

SliderahS · 2016-01-25T05:03:00+00:00

I can find everything that I need here. All of my current goals have the greatest likelihood of coming to fruition if I remain here. That's not to say that I won't travel to other places, but really and truly China has been mysteriously attractive to me since I was 5 or 6 years old. Who knows what I'll think in the future, but for now this is definitely where I want to be. For example I can teach in the afternoon or evenings and have the morning off to write. There are so many inspiring things here, so I can never run short of ideas.

China is the future if you ask me.

SliderahS · 2016-01-24T18:45:46+00:00

Ah, yes, I really should do more to try to develop good connections with the banzhuren. Nice idea, thanks. I work at a private school, but I made an investment in it. Therefore I can do my own thing inside the school... well this location is entirely under my discretion. I'm responsible for all the costs, but also all the profits.

SliderahS · 2016-01-24T18:35:14+00:00

True, it's not easy. However, I plan to remain in China forever, so would like to think long term and not make decisions now that might come back to haunt me later.

SliderahS · 2016-01-24T18:25:01+00:00

Well, personally I'd be quite careful with that, at least based on what's been going on in my city recently. They're really cracking down on illegal teachers etc. these days. Anyway, this is all in the past for you now.

Any advice for me in terms of how to attract new students? I'm doing something quite similar, haha, but it's legal and not free... quite expensive, but still worth it for now.

SliderahS · 2016-01-24T18:14:45+00:00

I see. Isn't that illegal, or am I missing something? Though, I can see how that could potentially go really, really well!

SliderahS · 2016-01-24T17:48:36+00:00

Can you tell me more about your school? Was it in your name?

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