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There's always grass greener on the other side here and there. As a Chinese moved abroad I have to say reality is complicated. When I went back to China to meet up with friends and families I can feel everyone's busy. Guess education might be a bit different if you're teaching English as a native speaker. But in other areas people are genuinely busy all the time. Probably I have been in Australia for too long but the way I see it there're only 2 ways to earn a lot of money. Either you deliver the value by working extra hard or smart, or you exploit others. In China if you're really good engineer you can get paid 7 figures in USD. But prepare to do the 996 or even 007. Whether that's a worthy life depends on whom you ask. Also from big cities to remote areas things can change a lot. China does have plenty of variety. But personally I think the rule is universal. If you believe you're competitive and hard working, go to China for the opportunities and fulfil your dreams. Otherwise do good research on the place you want to be and the things you want to do there.

Hi John.. Do you think you need to be outside china to get the best package for a teaching job? Or is it better to be there and apply? Many say you need to be outside china to apply?

Thanks for making these videos, I have learned a lot of things about living in China I never knew.

Thanks!

Just curious how much CCP paid you to promote your pro-China narrative? There is no freedom of speech, no freedom of expression, no freedom to make or watch the content you want. The government has a point system and they can block you from your own money, if you are not careful, or throw you in jail. If all you are interested in is shelter, food, and the weather, how are you different than a dog?

Odd, you kinda sound like a black dude from the hood.🤔

excellent video. I am planning on retiring in China and teaching. I am professional teacher in CA with Chinese wife. We already have a paid off home in Jingzhou city. Looking forward to it!!!!

Great point about the king of Thailand! Better you don't tell anyone how good it is there man! Let them keep on believing the TELL-LIE-VISON Programming...peace.

but how much money do you get tho?

BEST place lol? In a commie country that monitors my every single move where I don't feel SAFE of my own privacy lol? A commie country with a social credit system that dictates what I can and can't do in a country heavily regulated lol? A commie country where every 10 minutes someone goes missing without warning lol? Lol, BYEE~! You can miss me with that as take.

I voted for Trump and I am hopeful he does good things for everyone, no matter who you voted for. I want him to be the President for all Americans, treat everyone equally. This time around more Black, Hispanic and even Muslim people voted for him and he has put together a really good cabinet and advisors. Somehow we have to get Republicans and Democrats to work together for the people, not just for their parties or for their own personal gain. I guess we will find out soon. I am like you in that it doesn't make that much difference who the President is, I have worked hard to make myself independent of politics and able to handle whatever comes along.

What amazes me about your videos is I have always heard China has so many people and how crowded it is, yet in most of your videos at times it almost looks deserted compared to US cities. I am guessing it all depends on what city you live and time of day ? I gotta say though, it is much much cleaner than any city here.

11:20 Hi! I love listening to your story, but if you don't mind, how did you actually get out of that mess from being homeless in the Philippines to having enough money to return to the USA? I think it could potentially encourage and give hope to a lot of people if you could share that. Thanks! 🙏

You have no doubt heard the old saw, find a job you love and you will never have to work another day in your life, well my friend, I think you have found just that, you are where you should be.

I am 76, live in California. I am a semi-retired aerospace engineer. I agree, I don't like the direction our country has taken. Personally, and I speak only for myself, it is not the same country it was when I grew up and now it is very polarized, essentially we are two countries. Even the state of California is an us or them situation and we are supposed to be the most chill place to live. Being an engineer I have always made decent money and never lacked for anything, but I see a lot of the younger engineers and programmers are struggling to buy homes and get their kids through school even though they all make 6 figure salaries.

how about another youtuber called Serpentza, do you share same opinion with that guy?😀

China isn't communist. It's socialist. Only government is communist.

I don’t want to say this, China is only good for Chinese people maybe they hired for sometimes for good salary then they lay you off.

Imagine getting annoyed at people for perpetuating stupid stereotypes about China, then going on to perpetuate stupid stereotypes about Thailand. You clearly don't understand defamation laws at all.

I am Chinese, and many people think that wages in China are very low. But the cost of living is also very low. Some Chinese people complain about their low wages because they bought a house and need to pay a lot of mortgage every month (cultural differences, because Chinese people think that buying their own house is the first thing in life). If you live in China, no Buy a house and your quality of life will be very good

Hey, John. Just wondering- how do you find jobs or how do you negotiate in interviews to receive year round pay? I haven't seen any job postings outside of universities (the pay is a bit low for my taste this early on in my career), or international schools (I don't have the experience or qualifications yet to apply) that offer full pay for the year. I would even take half pay, as the agency I'm currently with only pays us about 20% of our salary during the three months we are off. Thanks for any info or ideas you might have. As always, love the videos!

h'es harldy going to say anything else, is he? If he doesn't want to be deported. No free speech

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John, your experience sounds positive but I’m wondering if there any “slum” cities in China that feel unsafe to work / live?

With US$5,000 a month you live like a king in China. Surprise China is paying so high salary. In most of ASEAN teacher salary is about US$2,500. Per month

Your smile is contagious.

在中国，就算工资低一点，他们可以用平民百姓生活的钱，可以亨受上等人的生活，因为他们物价稳定和便宜价格，没有文化小费，食物样样都新鲜，水果自由等，人的生存就是，食，中国有句语，民以食为天，还有安全，生活这样的环境就是人生赢家的人，

There are only two true communist countries left in the world - North Korea & Cuba.

Thank you for this very informative video

Priceless information about wages for teaching English in Asia ❤

How much Chinese did you speak before moving? I am a grad student earning. Master’s in Education. I have a BA in English. I am looking to take a job teaching English in China in 12-16 months. Are there any tips you have for someone like me? I also have experience teaching grades Tk-8.

If you want to see some diversity while living in China is Shenzen the best place since you are close to Hong Kong.??. Otherwise it seems you will be in places with all Chinese people..

..be like "the lilies in the field, they neither toil nor struggle to grow". Matthew 6:28

"All accumulations end in dispersion. All meetings end in separation & All birth ends in ...death". Live like the animals and nature :savor the moments of serenity and peace as it will all end too soon.

Actually is true.. But china ( chinese ) dont really understand / know what the rest of countries now. Really crazy and expensive. Hopefully they will appreciate at least their taxes still goes back to them. ( infrastructure and education / welfare)

I am soooooooo pissed off that 🇮🇳 was on the list

woa dude, saving 3-4k a month, that's insane, most average American don't even have 3-4k savings. Per year we are looking at 40K USD savings.

China best place to work? U.S mainstream medias call it you being force labor in China and Chinese kids education call it force labors also.

I am Chinese and not working in education, but I agree with you especially you are a foreign teacher since we have the culture to treat friends from far away places nicely.

I totally agree with you and I didn't even watch your video yet.

The most important thing is to learn Chinese first. If it’s not about teaching, you need to start learning the language first. Personally, I’ve received more than seven job offers as a sales manager. But there’s always the same problem when it comes to the Chinese employers-they just tell me, “Even though your work will be with foreigners and in English, you still need to know Chinese because everyone in the office is Chinese.” So... tomorrow I have another interview. I’ll see how it goes again, hahaha! My Chinese is better now

Do they mainly speak mandarin there as in guangdong province trying to learn Mandarin is extremely difficult for me when my wife is constantly speaking Cantonese among her friends

Do you have a US teaching license or just a TESOL? I'm studying Law and heading out to China to teach, wondering if it's worth doing a PGCE first or is it not strictly necessary? Since Ben Teaches English disappeared, yours is the best channel on teaching abroad.

I lived in Shenzhen between 2010 - 2014 and honestly at that time I didn’t like it and unfortunately it tarnished my whole view on the country. Fast forward to 2024 and I’m back with my wife and can’t believe how much life here has improved. The rent prices haven’t moved and compared to the UK and even south east Asia they are super affordable. Planning on selling up in the UK and moving back

I've been debating for awhile, and it's mostly because I'm taking care of my folks. I grew up in Canada but I can speak elementary Cantonese, can't read and write in Chinese, also have no experience teaching a class. Would like to try this in the near future, I've even seen a posting on LinkedIn.

You live in a city which is famous for good food .

Great content as usual. Just curious, what's the lowest salary you think I should expect if I teach there? I have a degree, masters (business) and am just finishing a 200 hour TEFL. I have experience giving private tuition in a few subjects, too, tho no actual prior teaching.

Unfortunately, you need a degree now to get an English teaching job in China lol or I would do it.. but I will have to say I completely agree with you, since I have zero experience in the subject.. but what I will say about what I have heard is that those poor Chinese kids work to death.. they got homework until like 11 o’clock at night at seven years old that’s kind of messed up I think and they have an extreme amount of pressure.. I find the homework culture to be extremely toxic.. I understand 30 to 45 minutes worth but these kids doing 23 hours every night is nonsense.. also, I wish you had mentioned something about the salaries comparatively.. like what’s a low salary, average salary and salary in China so people can understand.. I know you mentioned that your living expenses are only 1250.. but I’m just curious what is the different income ranges in China?.. like lower class, middle class upper middle class upper class ect .. as always great brother

Im in Vietnam, get paid $1200 working for an agency that places you in Schools and you dont really have sovereignty being employed by these people, you definitely talking about me, After 3 years here I quit. China in my onion is generally the best place or the best bang for your buck. Man I sure do miss it there.

He’s such a cool guy.