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Would you do it again? I hear mostly good things about living in China once you get past the culture shock.
by wafflesraccoon 9y ago
Would you do it again? I hear mostly good things about living in China once you get past the culture shock.
- baybal2 9y agoIf there will be a good offer? Yes, without any doubt. Getting a good offer is what makes the biggest difference. There are good jobs on the table, and they are ok for your first take on Chinese job market. $3k to $4k net income is what you can get as a developer in an in demand niche with 4~5 years experience. For me, after 6 years, just "simply good jobs" are not enough. They have to be really great. Something like with a clear road to above $4k $5k net income salaries, or $40 per hour or more short term contracts. Getting such offers is totally possible after few years there making connections and proving yourself. About quality of life and livability. I had zero complaints for last few years. Best districts of major cities in China score more on livability for me than most of Europe and America. See, the difference there is you can have great life with just mid-to-high ordinary job there. An equal lifestyle option in fancy parts of SoCal and London is virtually impossible without above 2nd percentile salary and good perks.