Talk to me about China...

[skaif]

Hey guys!

I posted here around 2 years ago for some feedback on making the move out to the middle east. It was an interesting dicsussion and gave me some food for thought. I made the jump and it's definitely been an interesting experience, both good and bad!

Fast forward 2 years and I have been approached for a role in China!

Its a very high profile role and being in my profession these things don't come around too often and it seems to be too good to be true!

Whilst I have not received a formal offer I am through to the final stages of interview and want to know more about living and working in China, specifically Beijing.

Anyone done it? Living there now? What's it like? Would you do it?

 

[skaif]

Thanks for the feedback gents.

I'm in education and the role is a director level role at one of the prestigious international schools there.

I would most likely be in an 'expat bubble' I.e living with expats in the compound and working with expats at the school. I doubt I would interact much with locals through work but will definitely want to explore etc.

I will be moving with my wife and 4 year old daughter so will be a whole family commitment.

We are at the stage where we want to take risks and have an adventure and are currently loving the expat life. Just wondering how different it would be in China compared to the middle east.

 

[skaif]

Haha yeah the middle east is a bit sandy! To be honest it's been fantastic here. Ideal place to have a family to be honest. Beach days are regular, loads of stuff for kids and family to do and despite coming here during the pandemic it's been really nice.

Plan would be to move there, get used to it for the first few months then start to explore and travel. I would really only want to use this is a platform to progress into the upper echelons of leadership so wouldn't stay past my contract of 2 years.