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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Hey Darlings!!
    THIS IS PART #5 OF THE CHINA SERIES!!!! THE LAST EPISODE & END OF THE CHINA SERIES!
    So much happened but we can’t talk about it now because today is all about my sudden departure from CHINA!
    In this video, I unpack all my frustration with what it was like to teach in CHINA.
    There are no hard feelings whatsoever when coming to the PRC 🇨🇳 P.S - Please don’t be shocked when you see me vlogging from there one day, because it’s still a country I would like to explore further & shall be going back for it all!
    Please don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and follow me on my channels so we can connect:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 214

  • @CheesecakeOnTheMoon
    @CheesecakeOnTheMoon 2 місяці тому +47

    Watched this entire video, and honestly, I can't fault you for leaving.
    I came here to teach kindergarten but find myself working as if I'm a content creator, choreographer, director of events, and the Chinese assistant teachers in classes just sit on their phones doing nothing if classes become unruly. I was never ready for the squat toilets, but luckily, my school and apartment have a western toilet.
    I compare my experiences to my friends in South Korea, and I wish I had gone there, particularly cause of the small things that aren't ever mentioned, like societal differences. Just booking into a hotel here is a mission cause some don't accept foreigners, going to a museum is such a bore cause you yourself end up becoming the attraction. People turn their cameras from the statues to us 😂 it gets old real quick. I'd rather pretend not to speak Chinese than have 100 people ask the same questions the whole day. But I'm in a very low tier city, so my experience differs greatly from people in tier 1 cities like Beijing or Shanghai. Those are the ones who really blow up, but they never say what bad experiences they went through in their previous schools before landing that "dream job" in higher tier cities.
    I think more youtubers in China need to be more honest. They present teaching in China as if its the "perfect work environment."
    Whenever i watch a video of "pros and cons," it always seems like they aren't truly speaking their minds about what they really disliked or went through in the schools they worked at here in China before finding their "dream school."
    I value blunt honesty over selling dreams.
    And I truly value our community of South Africans here in China. Without them, I probably would've had a much more difficult time shem. China can be a tough pill to swallow, but it can also be quite the adventure😂
    People only show the "instagram-able" side of China, with the high tech and great service.
    But they dont show the people selling fruits and veg on the streets, men walking around with their stomachs out, aunties chilling in groups talking loudly in the lobby of an apartment late at night, fancy malls selling fake brands that look legit (Check the spelling lol, Abidas). China has many sides to it, but when people think "I want to teach in China," they think of living in a tier 1 city where there are many other foriegners, working an easy job, high salary, etc. But we have to start from the bottom and work our way up so we can find those great schools. A lot of us find that we'll be the only foreigner in the entire school.
    Sad as it is, South Africa is at the bottom of the preference list with the way the ESL market has opened up. I hate how we're expected to accept the outright rascism from job posts that say they don't want black people, they only want "Europeans." Note, this is not all schools, but it is worth noting for people who are still not aware of how things have been happening here.
    As advanced as China is economically and technologically, I think they still have a long way to go to catch up to the world, and even to other homogenous societies like South Korea and Japan, etc.
    For me, China is not a destination, it is a step towards a bigger goal.
    I'm glad I came here cause it showed me the big man knew I could learn a lot from all these challenges and I absolutely love my students, but I do not plan to spend the rest of my career constantly having open classes to prove that my skin color isn't a detriment to my teaching skills and gaving a camera shoved in my face everytime so I can be used as a token foreigner teacher/friend.
    So, as sad as I am that you had such a negative experience, I value your honesty and you sharing your experience, and I wish you all the best. Can't wait to see what big moves you make.
    Subscribed 🌻

    • @saneledlamini8339
      @saneledlamini8339 2 місяці тому +1

      The camera part,,I really hate. So much.China is really crazy.I feel so inhumane.whenever I raise a concern in my school,they never attend to it. I live in a small apartment at the rooftop of the school,without a window and a kitchen.Mind you!!!! There’s rooms next to mine,with windows and ive been asking to be moved there but I didn’t get a response.
      This video is so REAL!

    • @zannielamuni
      @zannielamuni 2 місяці тому +1

      The truth in this😂

    • @CheesecakeOnTheMoon
      @CheesecakeOnTheMoon 2 місяці тому

      @@saneledlamini8339 Definitely switch apartments asap. It makes such a difference!
      As for the cameras, it gets on my nerves as well. I ignore it cause it's part of the marketing for the school, but I can see even my students get sick of having cameras in their faces every time, it stops them from properly enjoying lessons.
      Perhaps we should visit S.Korea one day to get a taste for life on the other side where people aren't constantly taking my pictures without permission.
      I'm sending you all hugs and support! 🌻💖

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      OMG!! This was such a great read 🥹 I could already put images of what you described above, and can related to some of the things you mentioned!
      Don’t get me started about the men with their bellies out, the loud Aunty’s , fruits & veggies on the streets, the smoking part 😅 there is A LOT really.
      I had to be honest about this one even though I had such a great time in Korea. I felt annoyed that I didn’t have a good story to share but it was my experience nonetheless and not sharing was going to mean I come onto the platform to lie to people and only show them the good side of the ESL industry & my life (Can never be me)
      I’m glad you actually started in a lower tier city in China & not in Korea first. You wouldn’t have been impressed with that city of yours if you had started in Korea 😅 I compared almost everything to Korea hence why I even mentioned the inconvenience of being there.
      I will admit that the school I worked for was great because they exposed me to a proper curriculum & the training was great, just wish it were in a different country with different students? 😅 You are doing so much at your school, but you know what? You’re learning extra skills at the same time, however I can only imagine that the workload must be a lot?
      The staring part was something else but I got that in Korea at times, what I didn’t understand was Chinese people speaking to me even when I shook my head to show them I didn’t understand what they were saying 😭😭
      Anyway, I would like to connect with you via email, I have a proposal that I would like to pitch to you, please share your email address with me if you don’t mind or better - please email me so I can tell you about it 🥹

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Oh my! Your living conditions 😭 please tell me they will attend to your needs, no kitchen? Where do you eat? At the school? What happens during school holidays?

  • @Joan-jr8qs
    @Joan-jr8qs 2 місяці тому +33

    I wonder how the Chinese expect us to accept them here in South Africa with that attitude! It's a good thing they are showing their true colours early. We thank people like you who are honest about showing the true picture of China. All South Africans/ black people have to be aware of what is happening for future references. This video must be shared as much as possible!

    • @Buddhavibez
      @Buddhavibez 2 місяці тому

      But you do

    • @Vuri_
      @Vuri_ 2 місяці тому +2

      Amandla ✊🏾

    • @LihleMcoseli
      @LihleMcoseli 2 місяці тому

      lol you guys only realise this now . Instead you guys are hating on your fellow Africans. Whites don’t even like you all

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      I honestly think black people are not liked anywhere in the world , even back at home in South Africa! You’re also right to say We hate on each other, I see it a lot at home & abroad too. Saddening! It is painful being hated by other races, but I do think being hated by your own has to be even more painful.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      I think they always have been showing their true colours but people didn’t speak much of it, it’s just worse now that we have these platforms. I know of some Saffas who are complain about the same thing in Korea too, being black is beautiful but painful too really.

  • @KhensiEvolves
    @KhensiEvolves 14 днів тому +1

    Shooo Bee🙆🏽‍♀️ and here I was thinking I am crazy for leaving China after 3 months because my mental health was more important.oh my goodness I relate to everything you mentioned in this video🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️ Thank you for sharing your truth honey🫂❤️

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  11 днів тому

      No Khensi! You’re not crazy 😅 sometimes we don’t have the best experiences in these countries. Good on you for leaving because of your mental health, proud of you. I wouldn’t have risked it either. I wish I had a better experience though, I did want to work in China for a bit especially considering I had a school that had the type of curriculum I liked 🥺🥺🥺 I hope you’re feeling much better now ❤️ By the way, would you be interested in being part of a video project I’m working on? I’m looking for teachers who don’t mind sharing their experience of teaching abroad, could be good or bad? 5 minutes of you telling your story 🥹 Please let me know if you are interested, I would love to feature you too.

  • @khanyisilemlindazwe6089
    @khanyisilemlindazwe6089 2 місяці тому +6

    So sorry you had to go through all of this, I think you should go back SK ❤ you were glowing there

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Aaaaw Khanyi 🥺 Thank You…Yeah Korea had a thing for me 🥰

  • @lifewithzandihalley6512
    @lifewithzandihalley6512 2 місяці тому +4

    What an enlightening video! Thank you so much and I'm so proud of you for choosing and saving yourself. I know it must have been hard to make that decision even though you knew it was for the best. All the best mama♥️

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Thank You Zandi! Yes it wasn’t easy 🥹 can we talk about the stress my body went through, the money lost throughout the process 😩 my excitement levels dropping to below 0 🤣 I’m good now and don’t regret leaving. Given an opportunity to relive that moment again, I would’ve still left.

  • @MixoDawn
    @MixoDawn 2 місяці тому +2

    You are so articulate and a good story teller. Enjoyed watching 😊

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank You Mixo. I appreciate this 🥺❤️

  • @zodumomncwango3076
    @zodumomncwango3076 2 місяці тому +2

    Ohh Queen Bee, my heart just sank upon watching this. But im happy that you put yourself first and never compromised on your health and well being. Looking foward to seeing you get back to ESL. Lots of love ❤

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank You Zodumo 🥰 I’m also glad I made a great decision here. I needed this time out as well to figure out if I want to continue with the ESL world or not ❤️

  • @HuliNdlovu
    @HuliNdlovu 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m so glad you chose YOU afterall, nothing is ever worth the misery. You look so much happier and vibrant ❤

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much Sis ❤️ You are right! I am way more happier now. I missed myself so much when I was there.

  • @saneledlamini8339
    @saneledlamini8339 2 місяці тому +5

    Miss B😢,thank you for this.I feel seen.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I want you to be heard and seen for real!
      Please share your email address with me if you don’t mind or please email me, I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

  • @nkululekonkuly1709
    @nkululekonkuly1709 2 місяці тому +2

    Sooo Wise,Smart and Beautiful.🌺 Teaching yourself not to stay in unpleasant situations is immense self respect👏.SAs should not downplay themselves,rather soar where their significance and contribution is needed and will be appreciated.We are Stars✨and so are you with your Brilliance!! Sarangeeee❤

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Such a beautiful comment!! I would love for more people to see it 🥰 Yes, WE ARE STARS!!!! We shouldn’t downplay ourselves indeed! There’s so much we are capable of, the pie is also big enough. We need to go out there and shine!!! Sarangeeeee indeed!

  • @janakaariel
    @janakaariel 2 місяці тому +2

    I was wondering where you've been!! Thanks for sharing your experience Queen.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Girl I’ve been on a journey and a half! Geez, will pop you a DM on insta 😅

  • @siphokazisibahledlamini7937
    @siphokazisibahledlamini7937 2 місяці тому +3

    This gave so much perspective! ❤ Thank you

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      You are welcome! I’m glad it did ☺️ gotta tell the truth about some of these things ey.

  • @jackytheexplorer6
    @jackytheexplorer6 2 місяці тому +2

    You're the best darling ❤️... Thank you for this video 💃💃

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      You’re welcome!! Finally Sis 😅 a very difficult one to put together considering I had done the unthinkable “breaking a contract” but I’m glad I could be honest about my experience 🥹❤️

  • @moledwaba2797
    @moledwaba2797 2 місяці тому +1

    You really are the Queen👑 you think you are! I love the self respect and self love! No compromise 💅🏿 I really appreciate your transparency and bravery.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Thank You Mole. Wasn’t the easiest decision but I had to put myself first here 🥹 otherwise these jobs will be the end of us nje.

  • @Crazyanimals147
    @Crazyanimals147 2 місяці тому +1

    Missed your videos. I’m glad you chose your happiness over money. Happiness is MOST important!!

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      This warms my heart so much 🥰 I’m back, trying to get into it after this “break” money is not everything 🥲 we’ve established it now akere.

  • @ReginaMatsoso
    @ReginaMatsoso 2 місяці тому +1

    Woow my Queen! I would have left as well. Those conditions were unbearable. By the way, you are still beautiful and i love you.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I’m glad I’m not crazy or ungrateful 😅 I’m normal mos…Thank You so much Beautiful. Sending you love back, Sarangee ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Yummiebulo
    @Yummiebulo 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this ❤️. I’m so sorry for the stress you had to go through 😢 and to think I wanted to go there. No thanks. I’ll pass.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      You are welcome! Remember though, our experiences are different. Some people are having a great time there…Try it out and see 🥹

  • @S.roberts
    @S.roberts 17 днів тому

    I can relate that part of the throat😂😂😂
    Yeah class management is a hell like but once they learn you enjoy
    Your classes
    On summer holidays waiting for the new semester 😉😉

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  15 днів тому

      I’m pretty sure there is a part where people do start to enjoy teaching the little ones, perhaps one day I should give them a shot again & see how things work out (In a different city though) 😅 I won’t lie, I’m kicking myself right now because I would’ve also been on a summer break for a whole 6 weeks 🥹 I hope you enjoy it! All the best for the next semester.

  • @DimphoM
    @DimphoM 2 місяці тому

    You got me hooked up from the get go🥺
    You've gained a subbie here
    This was very informative, thank you for raising awareness

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Hi Dimphon❤️ Ke a leboha ngwana mme 😊 welcome to the fam…

  • @abieradam2442
    @abieradam2442 2 місяці тому

    So sad to hear!! We will always be rooting for you, you’re a queen for say no and leaving! Such an inspiration darling ❤️ ALSO YOUR MAKEUP AND HAIR IS GIVING, we need a tutorial!!

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      ABBEY!!!!! So lovely to see you here 🥰 Thank You so much!! How have you been? Tutorial from a beginner like me? 😅 my eyebrows are tinted, I got them done - makes life so much easier

  • @selassies9783
    @selassies9783 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m going through the same lol. Yoooh these kids are hard to manage. I’m only holding on cause on the awesome benefits. I miss korea every day

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Korea is a dream at times if you land a good contract and school hey 🥰
      I want to hear of this story 😅
      Please share your email details with me if you don’t mind or please email me. I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

  • @leboetsomofokeng7689
    @leboetsomofokeng7689 2 місяці тому +2

    Oooh cuzy I'm sorry 😞
    We love u 🤗

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Oh My!! Hey cuzzzzy 🥰 Thank you for sending me love. Sending you lots of hugs & kisses your way!!

  • @nthatengmokole3052
    @nthatengmokole3052 2 місяці тому +4

    QUEEN I have been telling a friend of mine who has a teaching degree to try UAE but she just wont listen. I envy her qualification tjo I wouldnt even consider China.

    • @sizekagxiya7801
      @sizekagxiya7801 2 місяці тому +3

      NB: Every situation is different.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      People with Teaching licenses ne…I envy them! I would literally try every country until I’m happy & settled (except for China like I said) 😅 maybe she will try it one day 🥺 let her take her time…

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Very true 🥹

  • @Shekuabroad
    @Shekuabroad 2 місяці тому +6

    I think your experience is based on your school situation plus you arrived in China with the wrong mentality. You could have try another city or school. I agree the discrimination is a thing which is wrong.
    I work with many South African teacher in Tianjin and their experiences has been good for the most part.
    Anyway, good luck in your future endeavours.

    • @busizondi756
      @busizondi756 2 місяці тому +1

      Totally agree. I visited a few countries in Europe and missed Shanghai. We can be in the same country and city but experiencing a WHOLE different life. All of them are valid, positive or negative

    • @kebitsengseape5675
      @kebitsengseape5675 2 місяці тому +1

      Yup I agree… lol wrong mentality from the get go

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Yeah I arrived not liking China, which is allowed, I’m also not a fan of the place 🥹 I think you also missed the part where I mentioned that I loved my school , they actually took care of me besides the small things that bothered me. There are a lot of others things I mentioned that resulted in me being unhappy with where I was, all in that video.
      I actually did try to find another job in China before I left, but finding the exact same job in China in a city like Shanghai is not as easy as you say it. I also have preferences when coming to where I want to be in China, something I mentioned in the video as well.
      I have a friend in Beijing who’s having a great time, just like the other teachers in Tianjin that you’ve mentioned but sadly I’m not them or my friend, I know I would’ve not liked Tianjin or Beijing either including 85% of the other cities in China.
      My reason for being in the ESL industry is also not the same as anyone’s, hence why I look at things like location, convenience , aesthetics, transport system, cultural differences etc.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I think Shanghai is probably a place I would’ve stay in 😅 landing jobs there was a challenge! Often being told schools in that area don’t want South Africans.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Which one 🥹 not liking China? 😅 but I don’t, can’t lie about this one🥲 I actually said I didn’t allow my first experience turn me off & still went mos 😅

  • @busishauntelle
    @busishauntelle 2 місяці тому +5

    I’m in disbelief yoooh just a month !! Babe you are brave and I love this for you !!! Listen !! I get you ! I get you ! Since I moved to Taiwan I lost my spark !!! Going home next month ! I can hardly wait !

    • @khosi_120
      @khosi_120 2 місяці тому +2

      Hi, I saw the video where you discussed this. I guess things haven't gotten better. Your happiness comes first, it's good that you recognized this before it affects your mental state.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I remember that video where you went on a rant about Taiwan a few months ago!! Finally leaving? 🥺🥺 I’m guessing you’ve decided otherwise about iPRC. You might need a breather before embarking on this one. You need to get that spark back please. Sending you lots of love 🥰❤️🫂 can’t wait for an update video!

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Right!! Super proud of her too 😁

  • @mimimtambo1131
    @mimimtambo1131 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm leaving end of June, happy af. This place is never long-term.

    • @AneleTembe01
      @AneleTembe01 2 місяці тому

      How's your experience 😢

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I’m so glad you’re happy to be leaving! Please share your email address with me if you don’t mind or please email me. I have a proposal for you and the other teachers 🥹

  • @MilisaRoboji
    @MilisaRoboji 2 місяці тому

    I’m so sorry that you had to go through all of this, you did well by choosing your peace and happiness babe 🥺💕

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Mili 🥺 I’ll always choose peace and happinesses over it all mtase ❤️

  • @____rheigh
    @____rheigh 2 місяці тому

    I love your energy… I’m also pro “leave what doesn’t appreciate you”. I always say we should stop accepting bare minimum.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! ❤️ Yes we need to say no to bare minimum. There’s a whole world out there waiting to receive us 😁

  • @TraceTheFace62
    @TraceTheFace62 2 місяці тому +2

    My plan was always to go to China after a few years of teaching in Korea but this sounds like a nightmare ☹️😭

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Our experiences are different Babe. You may have a good one. I always say: go and see it for yourself then decide 😁 Korea’s prettier & more organised , easier to live in lol okay let me stop right here 😅

  • @nontsikelelonoruwanahealth8035
    @nontsikelelonoruwanahealth8035 2 місяці тому

    I thank God you coming home. I have had a lot about China its not pleasant

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I’m so glad I did too ❤️ Better early than later on after suffering mentally or something 🥹

  • @PassionsForHer
    @PassionsForHer 26 днів тому

    The school sounds like a nightmare 😂😂 I think the school could have supported you better. Classroom management can be a nightmare but I love babies man.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  26 днів тому

      I think I could’ve received more support too, but babies…babies…not for me, don’t know what life for me would’ve have been like in Kindie…My school had a great curriculum though, there was some sort of structure there and great training, something I will most def miss 😁

  • @luyandachamane2093
    @luyandachamane2093 2 місяці тому

    I worked in 4 different Hagwons in Korea and each time I held on hoping it would get better (in some cases it did for awhile and then it got worse). Never feel bad for leaving a situation that doesn't align with you because after "bekezelaring" I now suffer from anxiety. Great video. There are people who have had positive experiences and negative experiences in both countries. China can be very overwhelming (I've done both swell). I like that your bosses went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. I had only experienced toxicity (in the Hagwons). We live and we learn

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I’m really really sorry you suffering from anxiety as a result of working in these Hagwons. The ESL industry can be such a dark place for us , it’s like we’re not suppose to be in these jobs!
      I’m happy I left and yeah my school was kind enough to make me comfortable. I would be lying if I said I didn’t eat any support from them especially from my coordinator, that guy was amazing!
      People have had great and bad experiences in both Korea & China. I actually want to hear more about your experiences in Korea if you’re keen to share more? Please share your email details with me if you don’t mind or please email me. I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

    • @ceeladi
      @ceeladi 24 дні тому

      I am currently in hagwon the work load is shit!! I hate that I have zero vacation days Yoh!!! 😢

    • @luyandachamane2093
      @luyandachamane2093 24 дні тому

      @@ceeladiand the racial undertones. I might be different for you but in every Hagwon job I had nationally and race affects how you’re treated and the micro aggressions there of. Have you considered Taiwan? Only reason I’m saying this is because China is over saturated and they seem to be on their “white girls summer” 🫤 It’s always worth a look, you’ll definitely have more vacation days there

    • @ceeladi
      @ceeladi 24 дні тому

      @@luyandachamane2093 I will check Taiwan. I have almost 3months in SK and I just wanna leave in December before my contracts end. I am on the other hand applying for Epik as then opened yesterday

  • @momonkie5958
    @momonkie5958 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for the information 🙏

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Anytime ❤️

  • @nompilosibiya8373
    @nompilosibiya8373 2 місяці тому +1

    Waze wamuhle sisi❤️

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Ngiyabonga sthandwa 🥰

  • @siphokazisosibo1132
    @siphokazisosibo1132 2 місяці тому +2

    I quit after 2 days my mental health is way too important teaching kids is a nightmare

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Oh my!! Did you leave China or move to another school in China, another country?
      Please share your email address with me if you don’t mind or please email me, I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

    • @siphokazisosibo1132
      @siphokazisosibo1132 2 місяці тому

      @@queen_be I'm still in China not teaching thou

  • @fhatuwanimaremeni6898
    @fhatuwanimaremeni6898 2 місяці тому

    Welcome back honey 🎉🎉🎉

  • @divinekhumalo7291
    @divinekhumalo7291 2 місяці тому +1

    Bona girl 🎉well done

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Kea leboha divine 🥰

  • @bridgetsebolai6207
    @bridgetsebolai6207 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful video darling thanks ❤

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much Babe ❤️

  • @VoyageFioreNetwork
    @VoyageFioreNetwork 2 місяці тому +1

    I watched the whole video and you are totally right, I was punished to try discipline unruly, spoiled and disruptive students. I am leaving China for good, as well. this country is not for us, Shem.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      The spoiled students ne. Wondering if our private school kids are like this coz nah. This was not it.
      Please share your email details with me if you don’t mind or please email me. I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

  • @Eric.Rose.
    @Eric.Rose. 2 місяці тому +1

    My goshness! This is alot!!! Did you feel safe though as a black women in China?

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I did, I’ve never felt unsafe in China to be honest. Thankfully I didn’t get treated badly at work or out in public, just these small things that became big in a space of a week 😅 Made me appreciate my life at home more (not that I didn’t of course)

  • @Bettie7968
    @Bettie7968 2 місяці тому

    Very informative. There is no pressure for the Chinese to change and I doubt they feel like they have too. Sadly

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Absolutely! Especially for us? Why would they? It’s either you deal with it all or ship out…

  • @nompilosibiya8373
    @nompilosibiya8373 2 місяці тому

    That sounds like a really good contract yazi sisi❤❤

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      It really was on paper 🥹 literally the best paying job I’ve landed to be honest! 😅

  • @jackytheexplorer6
    @jackytheexplorer6 2 місяці тому

    Finally dropped 🙌 😅

  • @contezw
    @contezw 2 місяці тому

    The bank in question found in HK and UK which is red, white and black has to be HSBC.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      My my my…Someone has been eating their greens! 🤩 I cannot deny nor confirm LOL 👁️

    • @contezw
      @contezw 2 місяці тому

      hhhh plausible deniability

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      😅💯 nailed it! ​@@contezw

  • @boitumelomfene9813
    @boitumelomfene9813 2 місяці тому +2

    Tell me more about first graders in China 😂. I know the feeling

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Little monsters 😭😭😭
      By the way please share your email details with me if you don’t mind or please email me. I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

    • @boitumelomfene9813
      @boitumelomfene9813 2 місяці тому

      Kindly send me your email address

    • @boitumelomfene9813
      @boitumelomfene9813 2 місяці тому

      I’ve emailed you, darling. ❤❤❤❤

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      I’ve just checked & haven’t received your email Babe 🥹 queenbeteacher@gmail.com? Please check again & forward it to me ❤️ @boitumelomfene9813

    • @boitumelomfene9813
      @boitumelomfene9813 2 місяці тому

      @@queen_be my bad. I have the wrong email address. Rectified😀

  • @zaneledlomo7648
    @zaneledlomo7648 2 місяці тому

    I didn't know you can apply with apostille documents. Thank you for the info

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Yes you can 😁 there’s no need to do the authentication thing anymore.

  • @kayliving61
    @kayliving61 2 місяці тому +3

    Am I not laughing 🤣yoooooo, China will be the death of us. Wa tseba I have been waiting for a youtuber to come tell the honest truth about China. I almost left, while I was on a Z.Visa,
    I teach kindergaten and I almost cried soooooo many times, how I am still in China, is a million dollar question. I'm proud of you, and this is my exit contract also, done with all this ...

    • @saneledlamini8339
      @saneledlamini8339 2 місяці тому +1

      I feel you! It’s crazy this side.like I wanna cry every after school and my apartment is so bad.no kitchen.now window

    • @zannielamuni
      @zannielamuni 2 місяці тому +1

      I’ve been here for 10 months and I want to leave 🤣

    • @nondumisokheswa7977
      @nondumisokheswa7977 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@zannielamunihhaibo nithini nina?

    • @kayliving61
      @kayliving61 2 місяці тому

      @@saneledlamini8339 lol 😂 I see apartments of UA-camrs and I’m like, no no, that isn’t a standard apartment in China. I had to wash curtains, change furniture, yooooo, the works I put.

    • @kayliving61
      @kayliving61 2 місяці тому +1

      @@zannielamuni 😂 see, this is the truth of China, i always tell people to find a way of making it work in SA. Cz we eventually will leave ESL and head back home.

  • @faithgraceey
    @faithgraceey 2 місяці тому +2

    The toilet situation 😩🫠ha we ma

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I can’t. Squatting during the week at work and public toilets too? Aaah 😭

  • @MissLerato
    @MissLerato 2 місяці тому

    Askies girl,so sad you had to go through all that 😞

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Lerato. I hated that I went through that, would’ve loved to vlog from there and experience more of it but guess it wasn’t my time.

  • @momonkie5958
    @momonkie5958 2 місяці тому

    Your happiness comes first ❤

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Team Happiness my love! I will always choose Happiness 🥹

  • @HuliNdlovu
    @HuliNdlovu 2 місяці тому +2

    Omg this sounds so horrible.. you’re such a good storyteller though. I even had to goggle a Chinese toilet 😮 omg the horror!!!!!

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Ey Sis!! You and your Luxury self would’ve tapped out Day 1 😅 I honestly didn’t see myself squatting for an entire year, not for a job, not for money lol asoze.

  • @user-rb9pn2ew1z
    @user-rb9pn2ew1z Місяць тому

    hhahahahaaha when you start from SKorea China can be a challenge socially...but money wise lovely!!

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  Місяць тому

      I thought so too! They’re different in so many ways! I told a friend the last time that it’s easier to start from China then do Korea after 😅 The money is honestly lovely, Korea could never 🥹 I also think China has more opportunities school wise,it’s easier to get into Private & International schools there unlike in Korea. The benefits in China trump Korea’s in my opinion but ey everyone needs to pick a battle with such things 😁 thanks for watching.

    • @user-rb9pn2ew1z
      @user-rb9pn2ew1z Місяць тому

      @@queen_be oh yeah China had to hit you hard I sincerely understand, the hygiene situation is what we all have to deal with here its rough but for the money we brave the situation, also in 1st tier cities the conditions are somewhat better. Into engiyibonile ukuthi amaChina awandaba nezinto eziningi as long as umsebenzi wenziwe, its enough for them. I'm in Shenzhen

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  Місяць тому

      Absolutely spot on!!! The hygiene part is a big deal for me, but I understand what you mean about braving it out for money. At the end of the day, we all have our own different reasons why we stay in these jobs. Yeah the Chinese are all about that work being done, Koreans are the same too, what makes Korea better for me is that it’s newer & way more developed. Shenzhen is a nice place, I think I would’ve stomached it to be honest, I liked it there. I would’ve done Shanghai in a heartbeat & Guangzhou…Ey Guangzhou nayo 😅 You’re in a nice place, you can do Hong Kong on weekends, such a dream 😍@@user-rb9pn2ew1z

  • @zannielamuni
    @zannielamuni 2 місяці тому +1

    Yoh the driving is so reckless 😭😭😭

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      One needs 3 seatbelts on in a Didi! 😖🤣

  • @omphilemoiloa962
    @omphilemoiloa962 2 місяці тому

    Girl I feel you 100%,I left Korea in March and I'm not feeling China like I thought I would. I also came here with 60% like for the country, 3 weeks in and I think I'm gonna go back to Korea shame. The kids are not as well behaved as Korean kids😂. Yhoo, double the salary will be the death of us😅😅😅

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Yohhhhh wena Omphile!!! I’m not laughing 😂😂😂 The kids aren’t as well behaved as the Korean kids right?! 🥹🥹🥹If you can get back to Korea do it, whatever happens, choose YOURSELF. These double salaries will be the death of us sis 🤣🤣🤣 I love money but not to the extend of being unhappy. I want to hear more about your experience.
      Would you be keen to share it with us? 5min slot on my platform, along with other teachers? 🥹 will give you more info in the next video or please drop me a mail. I would love to hear about your experiences from both Korea & China actually ❤️❤️❤️

    • @omphilemoiloa962
      @omphilemoiloa962 2 місяці тому

      @@queen_be I'd love to. Where are u now?

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I’m far from you shem, I’m home 🥰
      I will put them in different countries if the response is large enough, ie. Teachers from China, South Korea, Taiwan, Middle East, Africa, UK etc. If not, I will just mix everyone up. If I only have less than 10 Teachers wanting to join, I’m happy to allocate 10 minutes for you on my channel.
      Info to included can be, but not limited to:
      * Name & Age
      * Where you’re from
      * Which country you’re teaching in
      * Type of school you work for
      * Life at work
      * Life outside of work
      * Advice for incoming Teachers
      * Anything else you want to mention
      Thank you in advance to some of you have already agreed to help me with this, words aren’t enough to thank you, but for what it’s worth KE A LEBOHA, NGIYABONGA, ENKOSI, DANKIE ❤️

  • @sunkissed6253
    @sunkissed6253 2 місяці тому

    Loved this

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 😁

  • @priscillaphililedlomo1083
    @priscillaphililedlomo1083 2 місяці тому

    I applaud you I have stayed for 4 years fear of going back to unknown, stayed because of Rmb’s but I wouldn’t advise anyone to come here you end up losing yourself, always depressed ay ke eye racism I don’t even wanna go there.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Sending you love Sis ❤️🫂🥺
      Now that you’ve said this please share your email details with me if you don’t mind or please email me. I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

  • @LihleMcoseli
    @LihleMcoseli 2 місяці тому

    I just wanted to add that I have an aunt who has been in ICU in china since last year November. In a coma she was an ESL teacher too

    • @AneleTembe01
      @AneleTembe01 2 місяці тому

      What happened 😢😢how is she now

    • @AneleTembe01
      @AneleTembe01 2 місяці тому

      Still In China?

    • @LihleMcoseli
      @LihleMcoseli 2 місяці тому

      @@AneleTembe01 it was a medical accident, she was never sick. We are quiet about it because we are afraid they might do something to her but soon we will go on all platforms to tell the world what happened… she’s still in a coma , my aunt and will be will be fetching her from China before this month end to SA.

    • @LihleMcoseli
      @LihleMcoseli 2 місяці тому

      @@AneleTembe01 yes she’s still in China but the hospital is discharging her, she will be transferred to a hospital in south Africa before this month ends . She’s still in a coma

    • @AneleTembe01
      @AneleTembe01 2 місяці тому +1

      @@LihleMcoseli eish man sengathi engaphola. I'll definitely pray for her 🙏 ❤️

  • @this_is_nyeleti
    @this_is_nyeleti 2 місяці тому +2

    China is a developing country not yet first world

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Appreciate the correction! They’re out here parading like one 🥹 they need to fully develop themselves fast & invite us back for a better experience 😅

  • @kwenamahlachane
    @kwenamahlachane 2 місяці тому

    📍♥️♥️♥️ I missed you so so much

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Really? What a way to put a smile on my face. Glad to be back ❤️

  • @nikitaplugs7812
    @nikitaplugs7812 2 місяці тому +1

    Kindergarten is a shit show 😂 lol I sometimes just let them 😂
    Babe WTF was wrong with these people! Yhoo the food on the table?hayi😩😩

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Sis I wouldn’t have survived 😭😭😭 How do you do it? Hai wena the food on the table used to disturb me. Spoiled kids 😩

  • @topshamahs
    @topshamahs 2 місяці тому

    I taught Libya and 😭😭😭😭😭 ngiyabonga

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      WHAT!!! I need to hear this! I didn’t knew we could even teach there! 😅
      Please share your email address with me if you don’t mind or please email me, I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

  • @ThembiPooe
    @ThembiPooe 2 місяці тому

    I can relate.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Oh my, sending you lots of love ❤️
      Please share your email details with me if you don’t mind or please email me. I have a proposal for you and the other Teachers 🥹

  • @rejoicemthembu6957
    @rejoicemthembu6957 2 місяці тому

    no basins to wash your hands😮

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      They did have basins 😅

  • @TraceTheFace62
    @TraceTheFace62 2 місяці тому +1

    Can I ask why you left Korea in the first place ? 🥺

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I got bored of playing PPT games in public school 🥹 I also didn’t intend on staying longer than a year. Wanted to try another country before going back home.

  • @thechinesevlogger9468
    @thechinesevlogger9468 Місяць тому

    bro wtf .. stop talking like that.. and i know you call yourself a queen but just by calling it you won't become one.. 😅😅😅
    And guys just because she had a hard time in China (which i think because of her own hipster attitude) she is lying and exaggerating about alot of the stuff

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  Місяць тому

      Firstly I’m not “bro” secondly, I’m not sure if you think your opinion of me will change what I think of myself. I am exactly the woman I think I am ❤️
      It’s honestly okay if you think that I’m exaggerating about a lot of stuff, that’s your opinion and you’re entitled to one. What you won’t do is come onto my platform and tell me I’m lying about my experiences. Don’t disrespect me like that. Allow me to share my own valid experiences, and if you don’t agree with them, you’re welcome to come relive them for me.

  • @nolwazihadebe7467
    @nolwazihadebe7467 Місяць тому

    I absolutely understand that people’s experience will be different. However the first 11 minutes, your tone is very condescending towards China. You had a terrible mindset to begin with. The students could be managed with more training , and asking for help from the Chinese teachers. I’m all for moving on if you feel your physical or mental health is under threat or you simply just don’t like the place. However you can’t expect an entire country to accommodate you. You quickly learn to adapt. There are multiple tricks to surviving as an expat. Do your research guys before going and when you arrive. Google your city, search for it on UA-cam. Also remember why you left SA. Keep the main thing , the main thing. However leave amicably if it doesn’t suit you. I couldn’t get to the end of this video.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  Місяць тому

      Thank you for your watching.
      I was just being honest about my feelings from beginning to the end. I didn’t know that was having a terrible mindset, I mentioned that I was going to give the opportunity a try despite not being a fan of the country.
      I didn’t ask the entire country to accommodate me. I lived in 1 particular place that I spoke about in the video not the whole of China. It’s unfortunate you also didn’t watch the entire video because you missed the part where I elaborated further on this.
      I actually did the necessary research, asked people who have been there & live there too. I never just jump into things, I did for Korea & other countries too. Watching UA-cam video’s & hearing other people’s opinions is barely enough as we experience things & places differently just like you and I.
      My main thing & reason for leaving S.A is to country hop & work in different places hence why it was easy for me to leave. I’ve always said people must do what works for them, I did exactly that 😁

  • @faithgraceey
    @faithgraceey 2 місяці тому

    Yoh😭

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      I know sis 😭😭😭 the toilet situation was a big one for me. It’s okay if you’re travelling there but a permanent situation? My coworker would go home during lunch so he can do a no.2 😅

  • @AneleTembe01
    @AneleTembe01 2 місяці тому

    Are you still abroad?

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Stay tuned to find out 😜

  • @ScissorN
    @ScissorN 2 місяці тому

    Thina siyeza abanye baya buya

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Ey Babes, in and out vibes in this industry. I’m glad you’ll get the opportunity to experience it yourself. I wish you a great time ❤️

    • @ScissorN
      @ScissorN 2 місяці тому

      No im joking andizi mna 😂😂 loving you though

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Mara wena 🤣🤣🤣 Try it out though even if it’s Korea or other places 🥹 kumnandi Ephesheya yaz, especially if you’re not there to work 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 @ScissorN

  • @sibusisosikhosana7182
    @sibusisosikhosana7182 2 місяці тому

    ICBC😂😂

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      NEVER! 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣 wanna get me into trouble wena. It’s not a Chinese bank, it’s in Hong Kong and the UK too 🥹

  • @KoketsoSetlhodi
    @KoketsoSetlhodi 2 місяці тому

    Queen Be: tells a horror story
    Also Queen Be: "...It's not a horror story, it's just my preferences"
    Girl, you went through a nightmare I don't think I would have survived!

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому +1

      Really??! I kept asking if I quit too soon 😅 I used to read posts of people saying we must give new places a few months before deciding to leave…The toilet situation killed me, made it impossible for me to stay nje, the other things just confirmed what I was feeling in my heart 😅
      I’m happy I didn’t stay…I’m happy I still went to try it out too 🥹

  • @user-bd2ge9ju6j
    @user-bd2ge9ju6j 2 місяці тому

    Adorable Gal. Definitely I'll write you an email for more informative tips.

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      Anytime Babe ❤️

  • @lindacwayi
    @lindacwayi 2 місяці тому +1

    The toilet situation - Oh No !! After watching this I get why you left 😭🫢

    • @queen_be
      @queen_be  2 місяці тому

      If your squat game is not on point then prepare for training sessions 🤣🤣🤣 I’m speaking from experience! Taking breaks in between 😭