As an ethnic Chinese living in the west I know in my heart China will never treat foreign teachers the way the South Korea does. In Chinese culture a teacher must be respected. It is that simple.
If you mean as far as housing goes, some employers absolutely will. I work at an "international school" here and the apartment provided is pretty similar in quality to the one in the video, however instead of a child size mattress, I was provided with a wooden board on a bed frame.
@@rm83689 You’re the one who’s clearly never been *here* and doesn’t live *here* (China) where I live and work as a *teacher* so I literally see this every day. Maybe try not being an idiotic troll yourself. I understand it may be hard for you. 🙂 ‘You can’t debunk my comment, so you resort to ad hominems, right? Well, nice try for showing your sheer stupidity.’ Sound familiar? 😊
@@rm83689 You can’t debunk what I said so you resort to ad hominem? Seems hypocritical based on your other comment on this page. I actually both live and work in China as a teacher and I’m here right now. You probably aren’t given your use of the word “there” and I doubt you’ve even been here yourself.
This video isn't an exaggeration. In most of China (not Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong), the apartment featured in the second half of the video is available for around $600/month in rent AND you could be situated in the city center.
Thanks for watching Ben! My other video "14 Reasons to Reboot Life in China" covers the other reasons more in depth. I would still go back to Korea if I had to, but overall there are more opportunities in China, especially with dating.
The apartment you showed is pretty standard in China. Your employers probably live in better conditions. They would not intentionally punish employees.
Thank You Elaine for watching! It was shocking. I hope the message people get is to check your director's homework no matter what their passport says. It's about people, not passports.
I have lived in South Korea for about 14 years, and I have never seen an apartment that bad before. I'm currently on my 6th apartment. My worst apartment was bad, but not nearly as bad as that one.
I am glad to hear you had a better go of things. I think I was dealing with a terrible director, and probably the rest of Korea is not so bad. I am not aware of any legal problems this director has for mistreating foreign help. I hope this video serves as an alert of just how far south things can go in Korea with a sub-par boss.
@@englishteacherdon oh, yes, I have heard my share of stories. I have heard of people not getting paid on time or directors not wanting to give out proper severance payments. You probably were not alone when it came to bad apartments.
Great video Don. Do you have any advice for securing a chemistry teaching role in China? I’m Cambridge (UK) educated and have significant one to one tuition experience (biology, chemistry and physics) having worked in Hong Kong pre pandemic. However I have no formal teaching qualification - is this a significant barrier to recruitment in China?
Tell your the truth, you will get better employment opportunities as a English teacher than a science teacher in China. They normally do not require you have an English education degree! Your Cambridge education will make a great sale than your science degree!
Thanks, sir! Question: i'm familiar with some of the boards to look at jobs in China, but what are the tipoffs? I mean, do you look for the jobs that say they offer an apartment or simply assist you in finding one? How much is the deposit/key money? It is much more in Korea than what Americans typically pay, I know that, but I'm asking about China. Thanks!
I would ask to talk to another foreign teacher about the living conditions. I would also insist on seeing the pictures of the place before you come. China is a big country with lots of variations from region to region.
As an ethnic Chinese living in the west I know in my heart China will never treat foreign teachers the way the South Korea does. In Chinese culture a teacher must be respected. It is that simple.
That and just the work culture in Chinese schools is generally more laid back (for the teachers). The students are the ones with all the pressure. lol
If you mean as far as housing goes, some employers absolutely will. I work at an "international school" here and the apartment provided is pretty similar in quality to the one in the video, however instead of a child size mattress, I was provided with a wooden board on a bed frame.
@@tc2334 Says the idiotic troll who has never been to China, let alone meet the students there. LMAO
@@rm83689 You’re the one who’s clearly never been *here* and doesn’t live *here* (China) where I live and work as a *teacher* so I literally see this every day. Maybe try not being an idiotic troll yourself. I understand it may be hard for you. 🙂
‘You can’t debunk my comment, so you resort to ad hominems, right? Well, nice try for showing your sheer stupidity.’ Sound familiar? 😊
@@rm83689 You can’t debunk what I said so you resort to ad hominem? Seems hypocritical based on your other comment on this page. I actually both live and work in China as a teacher and I’m here right now. You probably aren’t given your use of the word “there” and I doubt you’ve even been here yourself.
Great and hilarious presentation.
This video isn't an exaggeration. In most of China (not Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong), the apartment featured in the second half of the video is available for around $600/month in rent AND you could be situated in the city center.
Your input is greatly appreciated
It seems teaching in China is the better deal, I really wanted to go to Korea though but the more I research the more disappointed I am
Thanks for watching Ben! My other video "14 Reasons to Reboot Life in China" covers the other reasons more in depth. I would still go back to Korea if I had to, but overall there are more opportunities in China, especially with dating.
i taught 2 years in Korea...i have a way better furnished apartment...you have to choose wisely before signing a contract and request pictures.
That's the point to the video. Thanks for watching.
@@englishteacherdon thanks for sharing!
The apartment you showed is pretty standard in China. Your employers probably live in better conditions. They would not intentionally punish employees.
Wow... I'm surprised the living accommodations in Korea is so bad. Love your rhyme or poem. 😂
Thank You Elaine for watching! It was shocking. I hope the message people get is to check your director's homework no matter what their passport says. It's about people, not passports.
@@englishteacherdon Thanks for sharing.
I have lived in South Korea for about 14 years, and I have never seen an apartment that bad before. I'm currently on my 6th apartment. My worst apartment was bad, but not nearly as bad as that one.
I am glad to hear you had a better go of things. I think I was dealing with a terrible director, and probably the rest of Korea is not so bad. I am not aware of any legal problems this director has for mistreating foreign help. I hope this video serves as an alert of just how far south things can go in Korea with a sub-par boss.
@@englishteacherdon oh, yes, I have heard my share of stories. I have heard of people not getting paid on time or directors not wanting to give out proper severance payments. You probably were not alone when it came to bad apartments.
What's the salary difference between Korea and China when it comes to being a teacher?
You are typically paid 70% more in China, but you will save 330% more in China due to lower cost of living.
Great video Don.
Do you have any advice for securing a chemistry teaching role in China? I’m Cambridge (UK) educated and have significant one to one tuition experience (biology, chemistry and physics) having worked in Hong Kong pre pandemic. However I have no formal teaching qualification - is this a significant barrier to recruitment in China?
Tell your the truth, you will get better employment opportunities as a English teacher than a science teacher in China. They normally do not require you have an English education degree! Your Cambridge education will make a great sale than your science degree!
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Thanks, sir! Question: i'm familiar with some of the boards to look at jobs in China, but what are the tipoffs? I mean, do you look for the jobs that say they offer an apartment or simply assist you in finding one? How much is the deposit/key money? It is much more in Korea than what Americans typically pay, I know that, but I'm asking about China. Thanks!
I would ask to talk to another foreign teacher about the living conditions. I would also insist on seeing the pictures of the place before you come. China is a big country with lots of variations from region to region.
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