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Teaching English In China {China Shark's Thread}

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Josh Markley:
Man thanks shark! I was really looking into this. I was going to go and start a tefl program but im trying to save my money to go see Le. I will check out the company you suggested.

Chris:
I'm strongly considering doing this through the Buckland group. However, I have never traveled outside the US, so I have no idea what I would be getting into. At one level, it's intriguing. At the same time, it seems like a big leap of faith that I'd be able to survive there for very long. The idea of moving to a place where I may not be able to communicate with anyone without help is daunting. In some ways I'd feel like I was living on the moon. (I'm not sure why an image of Capt. Kirk seducing green women came to mind, but oh well.)

I can google "living in China" and be able to prepare a little bit, like what to bring, etc. But realistically, what big changes in mindset/attitude/culture would I have to adjust to? I have lived most of my life in the Southeast... with a little time in Flushing, NY (little Chinatown) also.

don:
Ok mike, you have me curious now.  Tell me about the fact that they don't have toilets there?  you have to crap in the shower?
I don't suppose they have toilet paper ether huh? :shock:
Don

Chris:
(Maybe a mod needs to move this to another topic, as it looks like I may have unintentionally hijacked this one.)

I have no firsthand knowledge of China, and a minimal amount of reliable second hand knowledge. I'll look around on Facebook and try to catch up before asking questions that sprang to mind about regional differences- I wasn't aware of its existence. Maybe there should be a link in the newbie section?

China Shark:
It's cool Chris we were all there at one point in this thing of ours. Are you inquiring about English teaching or just unsure about where to post. Best suggestion is listen to the ones that are truly experienced here. Maxx, Max, Arnold, Vince, Ronan are guys that been here and lived to tell tales of a different world are the ones to listen to. Being a newbie you should be reading all three forums and gleaning anything you can. Do not just read forums either because they are filled with conjecture and misinformation much of the times. My only salvation was living and breathing this thing for months on end before I moved here. Check out Candlelove and other reputable government sites that explain everything that entails marrying a  Chinese women. If you listen to the experienced ones you'll get through this thing with a beautiful loving bride for keeps. I'm not sure how much credibility I have anymore since my relationship went south. One thing I know is I plan on staying here maybe for good so I can savor all that China has to offer me. Even when life is not great here it is a hell of a lot better than in the states. Good luck and hope things work out with whoever you meet.
China Shark Michael :mrgreen:

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