Yay, it's great to see you back!!! Buffy has shot up...she's grown a lot since your last video!! I'm glad all is well in Guangzhou with restrictions, etc...not going to lie but I was worried by your absence. Welcome back!!!
Thank you. Yeah she's growing up so quickly. Things are much better here now. Things are back to normal. I'm going to try to put out at least one new video every week or every two weeks
Great video Taylor I'll watch the new uploads - I'm moving to Zhuji in February to teach at a Primary School. Interesting to see you're at an anytime fitness as I currently train in one at the UK. My first plan will be to setup my kitchen and find a decent gym. This looks like the type of routine I will have although I will have no office hours so just turn up before classes.
Hi, I’m a teacher from Canada in Shenzhen. Looks like we have a lot in common my friend. I’m looking for a job to transfer to in Guangzhou, if you could share any good contacts or agents that could help me out would be greatly appreciated. Keep it real ❤
Could you please do a video on teacher salaries in China in 2024? Especially ESL ? There seems to be an extreme lack of you tube videos on this for some reason.
@@thefitxpat382Hey @thefirexpat382 ! I'm eagerly awaiting your video on ESL teacher salaries in China , 2024. It would be a good video, there, weirdly, doesn't seem to be many videos on this.
Hello! I've been teaching English in Korea for a year now. I'm curious about the approximate monthly salary for native English teachers (from the US, UK, Australia, etc.) in China and whether accommodation expenses are covered.
Hello the salary can range between 25000-35000 rmb or even more depending on qualifications . As for accommodation it depends on the school. Some schools will provide it.
@@ihaveaidsish If you’re a qualified teacher in your home country you’ll earn significantly more than 35000 before tax. International schools in China all offer either accomodation or an accomodation allowance plus many other benefits. I’ve been teaching for 28 years, 20 in Australia and 8 in China. Oh and yes you can save a LOT - on average I save 3000-4000 AUD each month.
Hello the best thing to do is look online www.eslcafe.com. you can browse and see of any openings available. They can also help to get you in contact with recruiters. You will then need to have your degree notarized and then authenticated by the Chinese consulate in your home country as well as complete a criminal record check and also have it notarized then authenticated by the Chinese consulate in your country.
If you want to contact agents here in China the best way is through WeChat. if you do not have WeChat you should download it and create an account because you will not be able to do much of anything here without it. my WeChat ID is TaylorF87 add it and I can send you contact cards for a few agents I know
The Concrete Confessional blog guy wrote a hilarious article called "I Was Simon Song" about teaching / doing higher ed consulting for the children of China's rich and famous. He talks about the ominous political changes, too, but in a pretty balanced way. Worth checking out, for sure
Maybe, it is mainly due to the fact that Western countries have made too many rumors and slandered China, and now foreigners are treated far more less as good as before in China. China used to be very friendly to foreigners, but now things are changing. Thanks to the disgrace done by the BBC,CNN,Foxnews, etc and by western politicians.
The local people that are from Guangzhou or Guangdong province will speak Cantonese but usually can all speak mandarin as well and people from outside of the province speak mandarin. It's more useful to learn mandarin because its nice widely used
Hello .. Enjoyed your video. Are non English native speaker teachers also are allowed to teach English in China. I have a bachelor degree in English language and a 2 year teaching experience in a primary school.
Hello! I have a Bachelor’s degree and will be getting my TEFL soon. I would love to move to China, but have become a bit hesitant because I’ve heard some other english teachers in China saying that the future for foreigners in this field isn’t looking very bright considering recent policy shifts regarding training centers, as well as the general sentiment not wanting foreigners there anymore. is there any truth to this?
Hello. Yes it’s true about the training centres. However if you have a degree and tefl you could get a job at a normal school. Trust me it’s much better than a training centre anyways. Monday to Friday and all of the Chinese holidays off with pay.
Yes it's fairly dog friendly. Many people have dogs in the area that I live in. However most parks they do not allow people to take their pets into unfortunately. They do have parks specifically for pets though.
I’ve been interested of trying to teach for a while now. Any recommendations on where to look? I’ve read some horrible experiences. I have a bachelor degree and 150 hour TEFL certificate.
Definitely give it a try. You may really enjoy it. You will never know until you try. I’ve only ever been in Guangzhou. Was supposed to come for 6 months in 2014 now I’ve been here nearly 10 years. If you are considering China try to get into one of the big cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Shanghai. If you like warmer weather all year then consider Guangzhou or Shenzhen in the south. If you would like more of 4 seasons then consider Shanghai or Beijing.
Does your school mind your tattoo's? I'm going to Shenzhen pretty soon to teach English and I'm very curious if the schools mind if your tattoo's are showing.
It is quite difficult to get a job as an English teacher in China these days if you are not a native English speaker. www.eslcafe.com check out this website and look at the job board. You may be able to find something
This gym is 3500rmb for a one year membership. However I buy what they call their “night card” it’s 900rmb for 5 months and can only be used between 9:30pm and 9:30am. I usually go to the gym no later than 6:00am so for me it was a better deal. I save quite a bit of money this way.
Hi, I have bachelor degree in Computer Science and currently doing TEFL course. I am also thinking of doing CELTA. Is it worth it? Would you be able to introduce me to any recruiter or school please? 🙏🏻 I have a wechat
No point. They people that work for the building would just be tearing it open later in the morning. They have people that sort through the trash to check for recyclables.
@@thefitxpat382 Lead by example. Even if the problem doesn't get fixed at least you know you have standards. Plus your a family man, so it's a better example to set to your children.
Yay, it's great to see you back!!! Buffy has shot up...she's grown a lot since your last video!! I'm glad all is well in Guangzhou with restrictions, etc...not going to lie but I was worried by your absence. Welcome back!!!
Thank you. Yeah she's growing up so quickly. Things are much better here now. Things are back to normal. I'm going to try to put out at least one new video every week or every two weeks
Great video Taylor I'll watch the new uploads - I'm moving to Zhuji in February to teach at a Primary School. Interesting to see you're at an anytime fitness as I currently train in one at the UK. My first plan will be to setup my kitchen and find a decent gym. This looks like the type of routine I will have although I will have no office hours so just turn up before classes.
cool man. Yeah anytime fitness is great its one of the few decent 24 hour gyms in Guangzhou.
It's the international kindergarten right across from the Starbucks at Canton Place. I live one block down the street from that kindergarten
Yes. Actually we have two campuses on opposite ends of the canton place. I’m at the one across from the Costa coffee at the north gate.
Thank you for taking care of your daughter 😀.
Two hours lunch break is great
yes it definitely is 😂
Welcome back mr Taylor 🙋
Thank you 🙏
What area of Guangzhou are you in? It looks nice! Glad things are going well for you. It's awesome you've been in China this long 🙂
I live in the tianhe district of Guangzhou
Hi, I’m a teacher from Canada in Shenzhen. Looks like we have a lot in common my friend. I’m looking for a job to transfer to in Guangzhou, if you could share any good contacts or agents that could help me out would be greatly appreciated. Keep it real ❤
Hey. Sure I know one or two agents that might be able to help. You can add my WeChat TaylorF87
You found help? I know someone who can place you and it’s extremely quick
Could you please do a video on teacher salaries in China in 2024? Especially ESL ? There seems to be an extreme lack of you tube videos on this for some reason.
sure I could. I'll try to get it done within the next week or 2.
@@thefitxpat382 wow! Thanks that would be so awesome!!!!
@@thefitxpat382 personally I'm interested in info on salary etc for native English speaker with degree +CELTA and experienced in 2024.
@@penhdog2207 between 20-30k
@@thefitxpat382Hey @thefirexpat382 ! I'm eagerly awaiting your video on ESL teacher salaries in China , 2024. It would be a good video, there, weirdly, doesn't seem to be many videos on this.
Hello! I've been teaching English in Korea for a year now. I'm curious about the approximate monthly salary for native English teachers (from the US, UK, Australia, etc.) in China and whether accommodation expenses are covered.
Hello the salary can range between 25000-35000 rmb or even more depending on qualifications . As for accommodation it depends on the school. Some schools will provide it.
Money seems pretty decent. Do you save a bit?
@@ihaveaidsish If you’re a qualified teacher in your home country you’ll earn significantly more than 35000 before tax. International schools in China all offer either accomodation or an accomodation allowance plus many other benefits. I’ve been teaching for 28 years, 20 in Australia and 8 in China. Oh and yes you can save a LOT - on average I save 3000-4000 AUD each month.
@@ihaveaidsishsave money no doubt in china, a huge. china is very low expense in life.
your question is a joke. 我是中国人😅😅😅
Agree, currently here for canton fair. Watching all your past videos
Cheers. I hope you enjoy your time in Guangzhou
It would be great to see a tour off your new apartment
It's such a mess right now 😂. but maybe in the future I could do that one
Would you mind sharing how to secure a teaching job in China?
Hello the best thing to do is look online www.eslcafe.com. you can browse and see of any openings available. They can also help to get you in contact with recruiters. You will then need to have your degree notarized and then authenticated by the Chinese consulate in your home country as well as complete a criminal record check and also have it notarized then authenticated by the Chinese consulate in your country.
I'm currently teaching in South Korea. Looking to move to China this year. Could you recommend any good agents you may know of? Thanks
If you want to contact agents here in China the best way is through WeChat. if you do not have WeChat you should download it and create an account because you will not be able to do much of anything here without it. my WeChat ID is TaylorF87 add it and I can send you contact cards for a few agents I know
The Concrete Confessional blog guy wrote a hilarious article called "I Was Simon Song" about teaching / doing higher ed consulting for the children of China's rich and famous. He talks about the ominous political changes, too, but in a pretty balanced way. Worth checking out, for sure
Thanks I’ll look into it
可能哦，主要是西方国家的造谣诬蔑中国太多了，现在外国人在中国受到的礼遇比以前差很远。
以前中国对外国人非常友好，现在情况变了。
都是拜BBC，CNN，Foxnews等所赐
Maybe, it is mainly due to the fact that Western countries have made too many rumors and slandered China, and now foreigners are treated far more less as good as before in China.
China used to be very friendly to foreigners, but now things are changing.
Thanks to the disgrace done by the BBC,CNN,Foxnews, etc and by western politicians.
Let's go! Cant wait to collab when I get back.
Looking forward to it
2 guys that did interesting GZ vlogs. Wish you both well.
Hi just a quick question is Cantonese or mandarin spoken in gaungzhou. Which is more commonly used?
The local people that are from Guangzhou or Guangdong province will speak Cantonese but usually can all speak mandarin as well and people from outside of the province speak mandarin. It's more useful to learn mandarin because its nice widely used
Hello .. Enjoyed your video.
Are non English native speaker teachers also are allowed to teach English in China. I have a bachelor degree in English language and a 2 year teaching experience in a primary school.
If you have a degree and the work experience as well as a tefl certification you can get a job as a teacher if you are non native speaking
@@thefitxpat382 Thanks bro.
Next time you sip on a beer, do it in slow mo 😂
After I finish dry January. I’ll definitely do that for a change.
Great video! How much do shared bikes cost per day?
For the shared bikes you pay every time you use one. It's 1.5rmb per time. so about 20-25 cents
Yes! Anytime Fitness is awesome 😎
Yeah. one of very few 24/hour gyms in Guangzhou
Hello! I have a Bachelor’s degree and will be getting my TEFL soon. I would love to move to China, but have become a bit hesitant because I’ve heard some other english teachers in China saying that the future for foreigners in this field isn’t looking very bright considering recent policy shifts regarding training centers, as well as the general sentiment not wanting foreigners there anymore. is there any truth to this?
Hello. Yes it’s true about the training centres. However if you have a degree and tefl you could get a job at a normal school. Trust me it’s much better than a training centre anyways. Monday to Friday and all of the Chinese holidays off with pay.
@@thefitxpat382 Will do! Thank you for the info
Hi, how many English training schools are now open?
I'm not sure. There are still a lot . Not as many as pre covid times but still a lot
I really enjoyed that. Is it dog friendly where you live? Can you walk your dog in parks there?
Yes it's fairly dog friendly. Many people have dogs in the area that I live in. However most parks they do not allow people to take their pets into unfortunately. They do have parks specifically for pets though.
@@thefitxpat382 Thanks so much for replying. Yeah, I'm in Vietnam with my dog thinking of the move .
@@penhdog2207 no problem. Anytime
You have a super easy schedule. Are they still paying 100 rmb for teachers there an hour?
😂 its significantly more these days
Hello need an connection.
I am Indian looking for Physical Education Teacher job in China..
Need your help for the process.
Could u explain please?
Hey buddy. Do you have WeChat? If so. I can add you and refer you to some job agents that might be able to help you.
you won't get a job teaching that. can you teach maths or physics? that is your only option.
I’ve been interested of trying to teach for a while now. Any recommendations on where to look? I’ve read some horrible experiences. I have a bachelor degree and 150 hour TEFL certificate.
Definitely give it a try. You may really enjoy it. You will never know until you try. I’ve only ever been in Guangzhou. Was supposed to come for 6 months in 2014 now I’ve been here nearly 10 years. If you are considering China try to get into one of the big cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Shanghai. If you like warmer weather all year then consider Guangzhou or Shenzhen in the south. If you would like more of 4 seasons then consider Shanghai or Beijing.
@@thefitxpat382 Thanks for the response. Any websites to search for positions?
$11.00 for ALL OF THAT FOOD???😮 @05:12
In America we'd pay about $30 EASILY...
Yeah. The cost of food over here is definitely much nicer than back in America for sure.
Which city you living in ? And training centers still operational ?
I live in Guangzhou. Yes there are still a lot of English training centres.
Hi, did you monetize your channel ??
Yeah finally. It took me 7 years but I’ve finally just become eligible. I doubt I’ll be quitting my job any time soon though 😂
@@thefitxpat382 Are you getting paid from TH-cam in China ??
Great lifestyle tho man. I've been offered a role there too so I think ill take it
Do it
Nice video
Does your school mind your tattoo's? I'm going to Shenzhen pretty soon to teach English and I'm very curious if the schools mind if your tattoo's are showing.
they don't mind, but better to wear long-sleeves.
i am from pakistan.interested english teaching job in china.but not to know how to apply
you will not get a job. if you are lucky, you can get a part time job in a kindergarten if you have a few years experience and qualifications.
@@JalomMatia why i have done B.s in English literature and also have 2 years of Teaching experience
@@rowdysikandar because you are not a Native English Speaker.
It is quite difficult to get a job as an English teacher in China these days if you are not a native English speaker. www.eslcafe.com check out this website and look at the job board. You may be able to find something
Requirements for applying english teacher thanks
Bachelors degree and TEFL certification. Two years minimum work experience is preferred but not required.
@@thefitxpat382 thank you so much sir
@@thefitxpat382I thought gov won’t provide visa if no 2 years work exp
@@thefitxpat382and if I want to teach a subject, say science or history, what kind of certification would be required? Thanks man.
@@shawnli9284 if no 2 years exp, then need the 120 hour TEFL.
What do you do for off days?
off days usually just spend time with my daughter or I'm at the pub with friends. There are a lot of good bars and restaurants in Guangzhou.
Can one maybe work there for atleast 10 years??
I love "boring life", can't handle too much suprise
🎉🎉🎉
Top 5 restaurants I can visit here in Liede?
Your so awsome
Cheers 🍻
Make more videos!!!
More to come
How much is your gym membership?
This gym is 3500rmb for a one year membership. However I buy what they call their “night card” it’s 900rmb for 5 months and can only be used between 9:30pm and 9:30am. I usually go to the gym no later than 6:00am so for me it was a better deal. I save quite a bit of money this way.
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Hi, I have bachelor degree in Computer Science and currently doing TEFL course. I am also thinking of doing CELTA. Is it worth it? Would you be able to introduce me to any recruiter or school please? 🙏🏻 I have a wechat
120 hour TEFL is essential, but CELTA is good. you should get jobs teaching maths or physics if you can. better salary than ESL. more in demand.
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any teaching uni level?
Yes that is possible if you have the right qualifications.
@@thefitxpat382 My question was a bit terse. What I wanted to find out is if YOU had ant experience/tips to pass on about Chinese unis.
@@robharris5467 oh ok sorry. No I don't.
i think you need a masters degree for that
You at an English Center or an International School?
I work for a Hong Kong school. We’re technically not an international school but we have kids from Japan, Korea, Russia, Turkey and the U.K.
Ah nice! I’ve been over in Ho Chi Minh City since 2013 doing this. It’s great, visited China but Vietnam is where it’s at for me!
@@lldjwhyteell cool. I’m hoping to get to Vietnam for a holiday within the next few years. I’ve never been
Asahi is one of the best world beers
it's one of my favourite
你狗是漂亮🤩
Wow you don’t teach much classes compared to other pretty chill just need to wake up early lol
I definitely can't complain 😂
You looks like a typical german
Thank you 😂. Actually I’m from Canada.
Could of tied the bin bag up for better hygiene, apart from that good video
No point. They people that work for the building would just be tearing it open later in the morning. They have people that sort through the trash to check for recyclables.
@@thefitxpat382 Lead by example. Even if the problem doesn't get fixed at least you know you have standards. Plus your a family man, so it's a better example to set to your children.
Is there any teacher in china? Right now indians
u get up too early in the morning😂😂😂
gotta get to the gym before work otherwise I won't end up going
Heeey thank u for video❤️ I just wanna ask u . Can I teach English in china I have my degree(English) and Tefl . Btw m Moroccan so can I teach there?🥹
If you have a degree and TeFL you should still be able to teach in China as far as I know. I know a few non native teachers legally teaching in China
@@thefitxpat382 ooh thank u so much❤️❤️🙏🏻
Can one maybe work there for atleast 10 years??
yes. I know people that have been working here 15-20 years
Can one maybe work there for atleast 10 years??
yes of course