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The likeliness of a foreigner finding a non teaching job in China?
Axiom:
I am finally getting my sh*t together enough to move to China. Passport? Check? Plane Ticket faire? almost check, about $200 more to go. But as I prepare to go to China to teach for a while, I am curious.... Is there any likelihood for a foreigner to find a job OUTSIDE the teaching field? I'd really like to get into programming/IT/Flash Design but I hear that they will hire foreigners last? Would I have a better opportunity finding a Western based company and applying there?
Teaching will be fun for a while... but computers are my first love (well, next to the Tingers. But she already knows how much of a nerd I am.. so it's cool) so I know sooner or later I would like to get back into software development.
Questions, Questions, Questions...
Arnold:
--- Quote from: Axiom on December 08, 2010, 03:31:09 pm ---I'd really like to get into programming/IT/Flash Design but I hear that they will hire foreigners last? Would I have a better opportunity finding a Western based company and applying there?
--- End quote ---
Your exactly right , that what my LaoPo says about Shanghai . Their Residence People always come first , then .. People (chinese) from other Cities before any western Guy has a chance .
So .. a Western Co. that operates in China is the best bet . I'm no expert here , so let see what other's think .
metooap:
Axiom,
It looks like you maybe set right now.
Later as you move forward and you still have a itch in the tech area, let me know.
We are setting up shop a Joint Venture in China - and may have a tech need that you maybe able to help us with.
So keep us in mind as you move forward.
Alton
Axiom:
Will do.
Like you said, first I need to get over to China, get myself situated to a new culture and start making some $$$
Once that is done, I know the itch will return.
I'll definitely keep you in mind.
And thanks!
halfpint:
I've been wondering about this as well. My background is in Finance/Accounting/Managment. I have experience in a multinational retail organization as well as in manufacturing. There seem to be quite a few expat positions but I speak no Mandarin. I've been wondering if I am employable in Shanghai? I'm sure I could teach, but business is what gets me excited.
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