Tag: making money

  • The Perks and Benefits of Teaching English at a Chinese University

    The Perks and Benefits of Teaching English at a Chinese University

    In this post I’ll run through the perks and financial benefits of teaching English in a Chinese university. Chinese university jobs aren’t the highest paid teaching positions in China. For better salaries you need to teach young kids, or teach at international schools. However, University jobs offer lower teaching workloads, less stress and more vacation […]

  • Where to Find University Teaching Jobs in China

    Where to Find University Teaching Jobs in China

    If you’re interested in teaching at a Chinese university, then bear in mind that the peak period for job applications is in April – July. This is so that all the formalities can be completed for a September start. There is also a certain amount of recruitment for the 2nd semester that begins in early […]

  • It’s So Freaking Hard to Send Money Out of China!!!

    It’s So Freaking Hard to Send Money Out of China!!!

    I work as an English teacher in China. Since my job comes with a free apartment + utilities + subsidised canteen, I don’t really spend a lot of my salary. There’s really not that much to buy here either. And I can’t accumulate possessions because I only have a 23 Kg luggage allowance when I […]

  • 15 Ways to Boost Your Income While Teaching English in China

    15 Ways to Boost Your Income While Teaching English in China

    I’ve been teaching English in a Chinese University for one semester so far. My current salary is 9,750 RMB a month, which is roughly equal to £1168 or $1500 a month. I also get a free apartment, flight allowance and access to the subsidised canteen. My salary affords me a good standard of living here […]