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Q: Why did you choose to work and live in China?
China was on the upswing of things while back home everything was on the downswing of things. As far as working here there is a lot of opportunities but at least for me not in multiple sectors but rather just a few. I like living here because there is so much to do so much to see. I'm enjoying my time here biking in the streets and I'm ready to climb some of their famous mountains soon!
llBamBamll:
How long time have you been there now? And how did you get your first job in China?
I guess it is still the same. China is still on the upswing, hence there seems to be a hault in developing sometimes, but still it is going better than here (Denmark). Germany is on it´s continuous up and down like always. But I see that things do happen over there, as many companies over here have outsourced so much of their production and R&D.
I would like to know in which sectors they are looking for further employees and what they exactly are looking for in a candidate. Experience is obvious, knowledge is too - but I wonder how to get a foot in the door, if no one seems to dare hiring a recent graduate. Maybe I am applying for the wrong companies, but I find it pretty hard to find a work in China - unless I would want to be an English teacher - which I would find is not fitting my qualifications and field of study. I have however a lot of respect for those who are teaching there, hence I do not understand how they can teach without speaking Chinese as well..
first, I think language shouldn't be a problem. If you want to teach or work in China, you must know even a little Chinese, which means the same to me if I want to make friends or do business with foreigners.
second, there are many jobs for a foreigner here, apart from teaching. you can be a businessman, a manager sitting in the office, maybe a singer(a joke) and so on.
third, about 1.4 billion people living in China, so you will know 1/5 of the world if you know China and Chinese people well.
good luck
llBamBamll:
You are right, but without the right connections there it is almost impossible to get a job - unless you already are in China and wave with a valid work visa.
idven@sohu.com:
i think most foreigners have a good skill in teaching English so you can firstly teach then change another job.
Wife is Chinese but she got transferred from her office back to China. Decided instead of breaking the family came along with her.
llBamBamll:
Oh, how great that you chose to do that. You have my respect. So, what are you working with now in China?
I'm going for something different, to enjoy an alternate reality, and to hug a panda.
llBamBamll:
I can understand that you want to hug a panda. I mean, who would not want to do that? Be honest guys. :)
But, how do you plan to achieve that goal? Where are the pandas and how can you reach them? :)
HugAPanda:
You can hug them at the Panda Research Bases. Wolong (when it reopens), Chengdu and... um... B-something. It costs, of course, but the money goes to Panda Conservation.
HugAPanda:
I think its about 250 USD for a baby and 125 USD for an adult. I think.
Came for 2 years to experience the culture and everything else, 5 years plus on still here enjoying all they have to offer, no plan to leave yet, maybe another 2 years......still didnt get to hug a Panda..............
llBamBamll:
Hehe, I can see that once in China it is difficult to let go again and relocate again. China must be great and hold many opportunities - once you get in.
I wish I would have the chance to work there, and I would not mind to even stay forever... :)
GuilinRaf:
Its like everything, there are t hose who come for "one year" and just cannot bring themselves to leave, and you have those that cannot leave fast enough.
Me, i fall in the first group. Came for one year, and now am negotiating my 6th...
The culture and the people. I lived in Beijing for two years and I'd love to go back, I'm looking for a job now, keep my fingers crossed 
