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throwawayhyes
8y ago
Not knowing the culture will definitely hinder you compared to someone that does, but you might be able to carve out a niche as a “Western/English” facing executive. Basically you will be the executive that interfaces with foreigners.
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throwawayhyes
8y ago
I’ll add to this. If you’re ethnically Chinese, can speak Mandarin, and have a desire to move to an executive position, then highly consider it. There won’t be a bamboo ceiling and your assertiveness won’t be seen negatively as aggression [