Jobs In China
A lot of recent alumni are not finding work. Or the best one they can get hold of right now pays only $7 an hour part-time. Because of the current economy, many Americans are saying goodbye. They are going to places to nations where there are still jobs offered.
One of these places is China. Many new grads have jumped on planes and are now teaching English classes full-time. English teachers are in high demand for both Chinese students and businessmen. For example, Mikala Reasbeck just recently graduated from school and couldn’t find a job in the U.S., so she headed to China and found a full time job without knowing any Chinese languages.
In China “the jobs are so easy to find. And there are so many,” Reasbeck stated. These jobs are not only providing graduate’s salaries, but professional experience. However, when the economy does get better, they will face a tough decision of staying to work in China, or returning to the U.S.
Chris Watkins manager of a headhunting company in China and Hong Kong said that “China is really the land of opportunity now, compared to their home countries.” “This includes college graduates as well as more established businesspeople, entrepreneurs and executives from companies around the earth.”
Even though China has also faced a lagging economy, the scenario of finding employment are much better over there. China has seen young foreigners coming for employment, because the markets are much worse in the United States, Europe, and some Asian countries.
Many graduates had to take job offers that were different from what they had considered, because they either couldn’t obtain work or companies withdrew their offer. So many college grads are teaching piano lessons, leading fishing tours in Alaska, delivering pizzas, or whatever else they can find.
For individuals that either can’t get a job or detest their job might want to think about relocating. China is one country that can be easier for alien workers to get into. There have been difficulties acquiring work permits in Russia and some other European countries.
In China, rules tightened preceding the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and some foreign workers had to leave because of expired visas. About 217,000 individuals held work permits in China at the end of 2008. But thousands more use temporary business visas and go abroad frequently in order to renew them.
Many young professionals report that they reside more comfortably in China with a lower salary than they would enjoy in the U.S. Working in China not only can offer you a job, but it’s also a great asset when you return to your native country, or when trying to get into business schools.
A former London banker reports that it is easier move up the corporate ladder in China, plus he earns higher wages and works a smaller amount of hours. However, this isn’t the circumstances for each person. Applicants must also realize that there are also many Chinese competing for jobs that also have degrees from western colleges, work experience, and many will work for smaller wages
While leaving the U.S. to find a job may not work for you, it is a great option. You will not only have a constant income, but also great experience which can help you when you’re interviewing for a position back in the U.S. Or you may fall in love with China and become an expatriate.